February 2021 – Page 2 of 2

DCU Clubs and Socs advise official accounts against interacting with gossip accounts

February 10, 2021

DCU Clubs and Societies have advised any club’s or society’s official social media accounts against interacting with gossip accounts.

DCU to launch six new undergraduate courses in 2021

February 10, 2021

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

Uyghur Muslim refugees at risk in the face of Turkey and China’s extradition treaty

February 10, 2021

The Chinese government have ratified a Treaty with Turkey allowing extradition back to China. This has been condemned by critics as a way for the Chinese government to once again gain access to Uyghur Muslims who have fled their home in China to Turkey.

UCD Professor part of possible Covid drug breakthrough

February 10, 2021

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

February 10, 2021

‘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.

The good, the bad and the coronavirus: How the pandemic changed fashion

February 10, 2021

According to a report published by Business of Fashion website and the management consultancy firm McKinsey & Company, the industry is forecast to experience a 90 per cent fall in profits and a 15 to 30 per cent decline in sales in 2020 compared to the 12 months previous.

Face masks, pods and nappies – The life of an essential early years educator

February 10, 2021

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

February 10, 2021

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

Sexting research highlights the importance of teaching teenagers consent

February 10, 2021

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).

Zero-Covid: Is it the answer?

February 10, 2021

“I think the debate is over.” The Irish Times European Correspondent Naomi O’Leary retweeted an image of a music festival in New Zealand with the above caption last week. This tease of normality is something

83 per cent of Irish family businesses struggled during pandemic shows DCU study

February 10, 2021

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

February 10, 2021

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

February 9, 2021

We Can be Zero is a campaign launched by a group of Irish scientists on Monday February 1st.

Music festivals in 2021 remain in the dark

February 1, 2021

A staple of summer culture, all music festivals were cancelled last year due to the pandemic. With a vaccine being doled out and better grasp on how to deal with Covid-19, every festival fanatic is waiting to find out if they will go ahead.