Blogs Archives – The College View

Over 13 per cent of Undergrads failed an exam last semester

March 26, 2018

During the first semester, 13.29 per cent of undergraduate students failed an exam in DCU, according to an FOI request.

Graduate nurses consider emigrating in search of better pay

March 24, 2018

Graduate nurses consider emigrating in search of better pay as they are struggling to afford the rising costs of rent in Ireland, according to the INMO.

Rent for Shanowen student accommodation increases by 27%

March 21, 2018

The annual rent for Shanowen Square has increased by 27 per cent from last year.

DCU Gender identity policy in final stages

March 20, 2018

A Gender Identity and Expression policy for DCU is currently in the final stages of development and can be expected later this year, the head of the University’s Equality Office has said.

DCUSU voted to support reunification of Ireland

March 10, 2018

DCU Students’ Union voted in favour of supporting the reunification of Ireland on Friday.

Only one candidate runs for DCUSU President

February 27, 2018

Only one student is running for President in the DCU Students’ Union elections, leaving the race uncontested. There are currently 6 candidates running for the 5 paid sabbatical positions in the Students’ Union, with no

DCU set to have referendum on Irish unity

December 11, 2017

DCU Students’ Union received a petition for a referendum on the university’s stance on a united Ireland last week.

DCU Rooms has rooms available to rent online

December 3, 2017

DCU Rooms has 16 rooms on the Glasnevin campus available for open-bookings for tourists throughout the academic year.

DCU student group petitions for an Opt-In Students’ Union

November 29, 2017

Two petitions launched by DCU Students For Fair Representation involving SU membership and SU abortion stance have been put forward to the Returning Officer. The Returning Officer is currently in the process of verifying the

DCU Student found with nearly €4000 worth of narcotics

November 29, 2017

AN Garda Síochána raided house six in the DCU Hampstead student accommodation complex in search of drugs on the 15th of November. One witness recalled seeing a male student being escorted out of a Hampstead

DCU launches safety app

November 14, 2017

DCU are launching the first safety app in Ireland, for round the clock connection to the campus’ security team on Wednesday the 15th of November.

DCUSU President assaulted

November 8, 2017

DCUSU President Niall Behan was attacked while walking home from DCU to Glasnevin two weeks ago.

No first year students in DCU Irish and Journalism course due to low grades

November 1, 2017

No first year students were enrolled in a DCU Irish and Journalism course for 2017/18 due to a lack of applicants achieving the CAO points required.

DCUSU criticised for cultural appropriation on Instagram

October 23, 2017

DCUSU was criticised by students Saturday night after an Instagram story on the DCUSU official account showed two VPs dressed in long robes and keffiyeh head scarves. Podge Henry VP for Equality and Welfare has called an

SU offices ransacked

September 26, 2017

The Students’ Union offices were broken into and ransacked on Sunday night, according to the SU president Niall Behan.

Fire breaks out in campus pharmacy

September 19, 2017

There were no injuries when a fire broke out in the DCU pharmacy Pharmahealth on Tuesday at 11:12am.

Free use of St. Pat’s gym in lead up to exams

April 19, 2017

The gym on St. Patrick’s campus was made completely free for the final three weeks of this semester in a bid to alleviate the stress of exams for students. Initially, a number of requests had been

“For three nights in Drumcondra audiences witnessed magic” – Review: DCU Drama’s Pippin

April 5, 2017

Every year DCU Drama stages a large and expensive musical. Every year the cast and crew face the unenviable task of topping the wonders performed by the previous production. Pippin was performed for three nights

FOI reveals DCU students paid thousands in fines to the university’s library this year

April 5, 2017

DCU students have paid over €50,000 in fines to DCU library in 2016, the highest rate since 2013, according to a Freedom of Information request obtained by the College View.

USI Congress Breakdown: Congress passes motions in areas of welfare, academic affairs & Union organisation

March 28, 2017

A number of motions were passed on the second day of the annual USI Congress in Ennis, Co. Clare. They related to problems in the areas of welfare, academic affairs and Union organisation.

The College View investigates: St. Patrick’s College accommodation living conditions

March 22, 2017

The College View has carried out an investigation into the living conditions within the on-campus St. Patrick’s College accommodation, following a rent increase of 38 per cent this academic year.

Survey: The New DCU — How has the Incorporation Programme affected you?

February 1, 2017

The incorporation of Dublin City University, St Patrick’s College, Mater Dei Institute and CICE was officially finalised in September 2016. Since then, students from each respective college have experienced a host of changes. We at The College View want to know how the incorporation has impacted you.