2020 – Page 3 of 5 – The College View

Goujons taste just as good in takeaway boxes

October 28, 2020

It’s a Tuesday night in October, students are enjoying cans of Jack Slatts (with dash of course) after a long day of online lectures. This is not the NuBar from six months ago. Then again,

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation criticises the treatment of student nurses

October 28, 2020

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) have warned that student nurses and midwives are being exploited during the Covid-19 pandemic.

200 Plus 2 Days: The Young Activists Fighting for Workers’ Rights

October 28, 2020

“It’s weird to say the energy in a loading bay on Parnell Street, on a cold October night is kind of electric.” This is the bold claim made by Seán Powney, a DCU graduate and

Sport Ireland receives an increase of €36 million in Budget 2021

October 28, 2020

Sport Ireland has welcomed the significant increase in funding in Budget 2021.

Black History Month: A significant year to celebrate Black History

October 22, 2020

The rise of the Black Lives Matter movement during the summer of 2020, has shown the world the reality of racism and police brutality towards people of colour, especially in countries that claim they hold ’equality’.

DCU’s flexible accommodation offers short stay for students

October 22, 2020

DCU’s Campus Residences offers students “a radically different model for on-campus university accommodation” through the option to book flexible stays.

Curbing the maskne epidemic

October 21, 2020

Despite face masks holding significant importance in our current climate, we did not expect the unwarranted skin irritation that would accompany it. Thankfully, with expert advice and recommendations, we can curb the maskne epidemic one step at a time.

The power of street art

October 21, 2020

A walk through Temple Bar strikes a political pulse as the “Repeal the 8th” mural reminds you of a past triumph. Cutting through Love Lane, your inner romantic ignites itself.

When motherhood isn’t the mission

October 15, 2020

From being gifted toy new-borns as children, to being taught how to feed, bathe and care for them, women have channelled a predetermined mode of womanhood through no fault of their own.

The stranded Leaving Cert class of 2020

October 14, 2020

Thousands of Leaving Cert students we left with nothing to commemorate the end of this phase of their life as they embark on a new one.

DCU Student Union host virtual events to help first years adapt

October 14, 2020

The Student’s Union of DCU have held a number of virtual events to help first years adapt to a new hybrid of online learning and interact with their potential classmates.

Students unable to access the Loop website on the first day of online learning

October 14, 2020

DCU students were unable to access their Loop accounts from Monday October 5th, the first day of online learning, as the website was down.

DCUSU launch Covid-19 safety plan

October 14, 2020

ublin City University’s Student Union plans to launch a COVID-19 safety campaign in the coming weeks.

The USI’s #EducationForAll campaign

October 14, 2020

The USI launched the #EducationForAll campaign in hope of highlighting students who have past and present issues with the high cost of student fees and accommodation.

The Social Dilemma shows the unsocial aspects to our digital lives

October 14, 2020

The new docu-drama on Netflix, The Social Dilemma, doesn’t tell us anything new: social media is bad. We knew this and we’ve known it for a while. But what it does reveal, is why we don’t stop.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s “clean sleeping” promotes a healthy sleep routine

October 14, 2020

The idea behind clean sleeping is essentially making it your goal to get at least eight hours of quality sleep every night.

IUA Transported Thousands of Students Through Greet and Transfer Desk

October 14, 2020

The Irish Universities Association (IUA) has ended its “Greet and Transfer” service at Dublin airport after helping transport thousands of incoming third level international students to their accommodation.

Female-only professor posts tackle gender imbalance in academia

October 14, 2020

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has approved funding for 15 new female professor positions, to help reduce the gender gap that exists for senior academic roles.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s tips for clean sleeping

October 14, 2020

Ever since the lockdown, insomnia is something almost all of us have experienced. Our routines are messed up and the longer you leave it the harder it is to just get to bed and get

Trinity Launches Ireland’s First On-Campus Testing Program

October 14, 2020

Trinity College (TCD) is the first Irish third level institute to launch an on-campus Covid-19 testing programme available for students and staff.

Budget 2021 invests €50 million into financial assistance fund for third-level students

October 14, 2020

Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe announced the biggest budget in the history of the State including a €50 million fund which will provide financial aid for third-level students across the country.

The impact of Covid-19 on third level sport

October 14, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has brought change to every aspect of student life. From online learning to the distinct lack of nights out, it is clear that the upcoming college year will be one like no

Possible changes to the pandemic unemployment payment

October 14, 2020

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has hinted at the possibility of restoring previous Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) rates to introductory levels for those in sectors badly affected by Covid-19.

GAA and LGFA suspend all club games

October 14, 2020

The GAA management committee has endorsed a decision to suspend club fixtures at all levels, until further notice.

Helpful tips for online learning

October 14, 2020

Online learning is becoming the “new normal” for students across the country as they start a new academic year.