News Archives – The College View

Trinity College Student Union hosts Anti-Apartheid Week

October 13, 2021

Trinity College Student Union hosted an Anti-Apartheid week (4th-8th October), with many pro-Palestinian discussions and talks on the ‘Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions’ (BDS) movement.

Maynooth University elect their first female president

October 13, 2021

Last week saw the election of Professor Eeva Leinonen, who took up office at Maynooth University, making her the fourth female president of an Irish university. The appointment of Leinonen as President of MU is

DCU graduates earn the second highest wages of Irish universities, study finds

October 13, 2021

Trinity College Dublin, followed by DCU and then UCD were revealed to produce graduates with the highest wages in their initial years after university according to a HEA study.

“Rising above the influence”- Gardaí warn students to dangers of drugs

October 13, 2021

As universities open once more and college life returns to normal, An Garda Síochána have launched their “Rise above the influence” campaign. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness, particularly among first year students,

TD Richard Boyd Barrett speaks to DCU People Before Profit on Palestine

October 13, 2021

PBP TD Richard Boyd Barrett and American activist Harry Browne spoke to DCU students about pro-Palestinian activism at a DCU People before Profit event.

Huawei offering €250,000 to Irish students

October 13, 2021

Chinese tech giant Huawei is offering 50 Irish STEM students €5,000 as part of a programme to learn about technology and Chinese culture.

Hilary Clinton inaugurated as Queens Chancellor

October 13, 2021

Former US Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hilary Clinton was in Belfast on Friday to be sworn in as chancellor of Queens University.

UCC host conference marking centenary of Anglo-Irish Treaty

October 13, 2021

The conference hoped to “illuminate the challenges facing the Treaty negotiations and the ways in which the negotiators sought to resolve them”.

New DCU students invited to take part in ‘First Year Check In’ survey

October 13, 2021

“Do you feel confident in your ability to complete your course?” “Do you feel at home here in DCU?” These are just some of the questions being posed to the first year class of 2021

Number of Covid outbreaks in schools dropped last week

October 13, 2021

The number of confirmed Covid-19 outbreaks in schools has seen a significant drop this week. According to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSPC) bulletin, there were a total of 10 outbreaks and 45 confirmed cases

3500 vaccines administered across third-level institutions during ‘Vaccination Week’

October 13, 2021

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed to The College View that 3500 people availed of Covid-19 vaccines as part of a week-long campaign to boost youth vaccination rates. ‘Vaccination Week’ was a campaign

Students concerns over lack of clarity from University after cyberattack shuts down systems

October 13, 2021

Students of NUI Galway have aired concerns over where they stand on assignment work and accessing course material following a cyberattack that resulted in the shutdown of their online systems. According to an email sent

Additional funding, discounted transportation, and free contraception headline Budget 2022’s student impact

October 12, 2021

The government is committing an additional €200 million to the SUSI grant as part of a substantial investment in young people in the Budget 2022 announcement this morning.

HSE report focuses on the changing landscape of drug use in Ireland

September 29, 2021

MDMA and cocaine potency and purity are “at an all time high” according to a recent report published by the HSE National Social Inclusion Office.

Covid-19 testing research is being carried out at four Irish universities

September 29, 2021

A clinical study named UniCoV will explore rapid testing in students and staff across four Irish universities to monitor and develop early warning systems of Covid-19 cases.

DCU has ranked first in Ireland for graduate employment rate

September 29, 2021

Dublin City University has been ranked first in Ireland for it’s graduate employment rate, and 23rd in the world, according to the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022 released last week.

Government called upon to provide more funding for higher education

September 29, 2021

The Irish Universities Association (IUA) are calling on the government to “substantially increase” funding following the release of a new report. The report, by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Recovery (OECD), revealed that Ireland

Drama, DJs and Poetry; A guide to DCU’s best arts societies

September 29, 2021

With life on campus seemingly returning to normality again, now is a better time than ever to explore some of the eclectic mix of arts-related societies DCU has to offer.

Meath DCU students deprived of direct bus to DCU

September 29, 2021

Bus Éireann discontinued the 109A bus that previously travelled from Kells to Dublin Airport via DCU in December 2020 due to a lack of traffic from online learning.

English language teaching schools warn of severe job losses due to restrictions

September 29, 2021

English language teaching schools have called on the government to loosen restrictions on the recruitment of students or risk the loss of 8,000 teaching jobs in the sector.

Brid Horan appointed as new DCU Chancellor

September 29, 2021

DCU has appointed former NGO advocate and current chair of the Irish Cancer Society Brid Horan as the new Chancellor of the university. The appointment was made at the first meeting of DCU’s new Governing

DCU launch Ireland’s first course on ‘Long Covid’

September 29, 2021

A new ‘Post Covid Syndrome Rehabiliation’ course is being launched in DCU with the aim of helping medical professionals identify and treat ‘long Covid’ symptoms. It is the first course of its kind in Ireland

No Keys No Degree: Nationwide shortage in student accommodation

September 27, 2021

A major shortage in student accommodation is quickly turning into a nationwide crisis, as many students have still yet to find a place to stay near their desired college. The Union of Students in Ireland

STAND Student Festival is returning to college campuses this week

September 24, 2021

The annual STAND student festival will be returning to 13 campuses this autumn, kicking off at University College Cork on the Monday and reaching DCU from the 25th of October to the 29th.

Taxi app Free Now to help drive e-scooter trial on DCU campuses

September 19, 2021

DCU has linked up with ride hailing app Free Now to help carry out the trial in the use of e-scooters around campuses. This latest collaboration with the transport service company will allow DCU students