
Month: February 2021


DCU to launch six new undergraduate courses in 2021
DCU has announced the introduction of six new undergraduate courses and four new specialisms for September 2021.


UCD Professor part of possible Covid drug breakthrough
UCD Dr. Denis Shield was part of a global team of scientists responsible for a possible breakthrough in the development of a Covid-treating drug.

What’s next for McGregor after shock loss in UFC 257
‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor was stopped in the second round of his UFC 257 showdown against Dustin Poirier last month, suffering a shocking first-ever KO loss in the UFC.


Face masks, pods and nappies – The life of an essential early years educator
93 per cent of Early Years educators say they will leave the sector in five years’ time if things don’t improve.

The women of Irish university politics
The University experience for Irish women has progressed drastically over the past century.

Sexting research highlights the importance of teaching teenagers consent
Research from the National Anti-Bullying Centre in DCU found that almost half of surveyed secondary students have been frequently asked to send sexually explicit messages (sexts).


83 per cent of Irish family businesses struggled during pandemic shows DCU study
One in four family owned Irish businesses are worried about losing control over their business within the next six months because of Covid-19, according to a recent study.

DCUSU host workshop with Senator Lynn Ruane encouraging women in student politics
DCU Students’ Union (DCUSU) held the first two of three Zoom workshops in partnership with Women for Election, a not-for-profit organisation supporting women in politics.

Irish scientists launch ‘We Can be Zero’ calling for a Zero-Covid approach across Ireland
We Can be Zero is a campaign launched by a group of Irish scientists on Monday February 1st.
