News Archives – The College View

Voters fail to turn out for DCUSU’s referendums

December 17, 2019

Three referendums which were held by DCU Students’ Union were deemed to be invalid due to them not reaching quorum.

Public schools are closing the gap on private schools in sending students to university

December 11, 2019

A huge surge in college progression rates nationally has seen many schools around the country reach 100 per cent progression rates. A decade ago, it was only fee-paying schools and a handful of others who reached this figure while this year 50 non-fee paying schools achieved this.

Plans for a 155 bed rough sleeper accommodation cancelled with less than a month to Christmas

December 11, 2019

Plans for the State’s largest emergency accommodation for single men were shut down due to heavy criticism from local residents and businesses, announced the Peter McVerry Trust.

CTYI in DCU launches new programme to help gifted kids

December 11, 2019

A new online programme was launched to help parents and teachers of gifted children on November 23rd in DCU.

Broken Business School seats to be fixed

December 11, 2019

Broken chairs in the Business School are set to be fixed before semester two after a student-led petition.

Late-night commuter services for the Christmas period

December 11, 2019

Iarnród Éireann plan to run late-night DART and Commuter services throughout the Christmas holidays.

Staff revolt due to University of Limerick restructuring plans

December 11, 2019

Management at the University of Limerick (UL) is facing an academic revolt after 50 professors signed a letter calling for the suspension of restructuring at the college.

DCU ends pilot year partnership with Inspire Wellbeing

December 11, 2019

The trial ended in September and DCU will not continue to work with Inspire Wellbeing, as it was difficult to control the service costs and funding is limited.

New postgraduate representative elected

December 11, 2019

The DCU Postgrad officer bye-election will be taking place from 7am on the 3rd December to 10pm on the 4th December via loop. Two candidates are running for the part-time voluntary position on the Students’ Union executive.

DCUSU run three referendums before end of semester one

December 11, 2019

A referendum to decide whether or not DCU Students’ Union remains affiliated with the USI is set to be run on December 11th to 13th, alongside two others.

Government aim to increase traveller participation in higher-level education

December 11, 2019

The government aims to double traveller participation in higher-education by 2021.

Ireland reach record number of patients waiting on hospital trolleys

December 11, 2019

Government reports previously highlighted the unequal pay of Consultants as a factor in the recruitment and retention of Consultants and NCDH, but have yet to offer a serious proposal to end the pay discrimination.

National Transport Authority plan to replace Leap Cards

December 11, 2019

Leap cards will be replaced by the ability to pay for travel through mobile phones, bank cards, contactless bank cards or official ID. All of these forms of payment require user data so the anonymous option is through QR codes or some sort of electronic token.

UCCSU’s food bank is used by approximately 20 students a week

December 11, 2019

UCC’s food bank was established to help students who are struggling financially, especially with recent rent increases across the city

Colleges join forces to create College Connect initiative

December 11, 2019

DCU, Athlone IT, Dundalk IT and Maynooth University have joined forces to create a programme aimed at increasing participation in Higher Level education for those who are currently under-represented.

Seven families to be homed in Leitrim Direct Provision by Christmas

December 11, 2019

Seven families of asylum seekers are being moved into apartments in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, following controversial protests surrounding the matter.

Bus Eireann awarded €800 million to improve services across the country

December 11, 2019

Bus Eireann were awarded a contract for five years worth over €800 million by the National Transport Authority.

The law and politics of single-use plastic

December 11, 2019

A seminar on plastic reduction policies was held in the U on Wednesday last.

DCU double the number of placements on its Access to the Workplace Programme

December 11, 2019

DCU will double the number of summer workplacements on offer to students from disadvantaged backgrounds through its Access to the Workplace Programme in 2020.

Affordable child care essential for gender equality in the workplace

December 11, 2019

A discussion was held at the inaugural #WorkEqual conference which took place on November 27th, regarding affordable and accessible childcare provisions, as well as an optional shared paternal leave in the first year of a baby’s life in order to achieve workplace equality.

Students blast Trinity College over Erasmus confusion

December 11, 2019

Students applying for an Erasmus had to obtain a nomination from their department Erasmus coordinator, but students found they were given conflicting information on how to obtain these.

DCU church holds service for World AID’s Day

December 11, 2019

DCU held a service on World Aids Day, Sunday, December 1st, to commemorate those whose lives have been affected by HIV and AIDS.

Commission proposes to seal abuse records

December 11, 2019

The commission’s report, known as the Ryan reports, was published in May 2009 and detailed accounts from abuse survivors of Irish industrial schools from 1936 to 1970, stating that approximately 170,000 children were admitted during this period. The personal accounts submitted by survivors were both confidentially anonymous and credited.

Dublin City Council plans for 30km/h zones across residential zones

December 11, 2019

Dublin City Council is set to introduce 30 km/h speed limit zones in residential zones across the city.

Lack of support for people suffering from a dual diagnosis of substance abuse and mental health difficulties

December 11, 2019

DCU researchers have conducted a study on the community impact of Dual Diagnosis, a combination of substance abuse and mental health difficulties.