DCU News Archives – The College View

DCU Student’s Union for 2021/22 academic year elected

March 25, 2021

Terence Rooney was elected President of DCUSU on the second count, receiving 1,908 votes and besting his two opponents Seán Smyth and Jack Callaghan.

Alumni office holds virtual St Patrick’s Day celebrations across the US

March 24, 2021

The DCU alumni office hosted virtual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations for their alumni networks in San Francisco, Washington DC, and New York City last week.

Five portraits of inspiring women unveiled at DCU

March 24, 2021

For International Women’s Day on March 8th, DCU unveiled five commissioned portraits of inspiring women.

New law removes barrier for disabled PhD students but more action is still needed says DCU student

March 24, 2021

New regulations have been signed into law that will remove a barrier facing PhD students with disabilities however, some students are frustrated that barriers for people with disabilities still exist.

Hack4Change launches with over 630 DCU students

March 24, 2021

DCU launched its Hack4Change campaign virtually last week, hosted by the business school, with over 630 DCU student participants.

Eight per cent rise in first preference CAO applications for DCU courses

March 24, 2021

The Central Applications Office (CAO) has reported a rise in demand for DCU courses, particularly in STEM, Nursing, and Humanities and Social Sciences.

DCUSU Hustings 2021 – Campus events, hybrid learning and support for nurses and teachers

March 23, 2021

Campus events, hybrid learning and support for student nurses and teachers. The points made by candidates for DCU Students’ Union (SU) 2021/22 mostly focused on supporting students through Covid-19 and beyond, and the hopeful return

Covid one year on – students reflect on another St Patrick’s Day in lockdown

March 21, 2021

Students are disappointed with the underwhelming St. Patrick’s Day they faced this year.

Seán Smyth – Candidate for DCUSU President

March 19, 2021

Final year B.Ed. student Seán Smyth is hoping to lead DCU in the next academic year and deliver “the best student-experience possible.”

Glen Scanlon Tims and Zak Aboukrhes – Candidates for Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty Rep

March 19, 2021

There are two candidates running for the position of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty Representative in this year’s DCU Students’ Union (DCUSU) election.

Michael Long- Candidate for VP for Diversity and Inclusion

March 19, 2021

Michael Long is a 4th Year Religious Education and Music student eager to be DCU’s next Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion.

Ross Boyd – Candidate for VP for Community and Citizenship

March 19, 2021

Running for DCU Student’s Union’s (DCUSU) Vice President for Community and Citizenship, Ross Boyd is a final year student studying Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation, with his main goals involving advocacy and awareness.

Sarah Jones and Shauna Rose Raeside – Candidates for Science and Health Faculty Rep

March 19, 2021

Sarah Jones and Shauna Rose Raeside are both running to become the next Science and Health Faculty Representative.

Zara Doyle – Candidate for Institute of Education Faculty Rep

March 19, 2021

Zara Doyle is a first-year Education and Training student hoping to represent the Institute of Education faculty. She is the only candidate running for the position.

Eoghan Fleming, Paul Simionescu, Sean Coffey – Candidates for Business School Faculty Rep

March 19, 2021

Business students Sean Coffey and Eoghan Fleming, and Aviation student Paul Simionescu, are all competing for DCUSU Business School Faculty Representative.

Eliott Grennan – Candidate for Clubs Officer

March 19, 2021

Eliott Grennan is running unopposed for Clubs Officer, a second year Aviation Management student, who believes he has a drive to make clubs more inclusive.

Terence Rooney – Candidate for DCUSU President

March 19, 2021

Terence Rooney is one of three candidates for President of DCU Students’ Union (DCUSU) 2021/22.

Jack Callaghan – Candidate for DCUSU President

March 19, 2021

Final year business student Jack Callaghan is confident his experience of leadership from his clubs and society’s role and involvement in student life will give him a unique perspective on leading DCU Students’ Union.

Erin Byrne – Candidate for VP for Wellbeing

March 19, 2021

“Like it’s hard?” Erin Byrne, final year EPL student channeled her inner Elle Woods in her first campaign video in her quest to attain the role of Vice President for Wellbeing in this year’s DCU Students’

Dean O’Reilly – Candidate for VP for Wellbeing

March 19, 2021

Current DCU Students’ Union (DCUSU) Vice President (VP) for Welfare and Equality, Dean O’Reilly is campaigning to be the next VP for Wellbeing.

Bobbie Hickey – Candidate for VP for Diversity and Inclusion

March 19, 2021

Third-year communications student Bobbie Hickey is running for DCUSU VP of Diversity and Inclusion.

Kate Goodman – Candidate for VP for Academic Life

March 19, 2021

Improving INTRA, making lectures more engaging, including more options at careers fairs and the return of Shite Nite.

Amy Bourke, Danail Tsanov and Harish Narayanan – Candidates for Engineering and Computing Faculty Rep

March 19, 2021

There are three candidates for the role of Engineering and Computing Faculty Rep representing a wide range of backgrounds and ideas.

DCU researchers publish their paper on new targets for pancreatic cancer therapy

March 18, 2021

Researchers based in DCU’s School of Biotechnology and the National Institute for Cellular Biotechnology have identified new therapeutic targets for pancreatic cancer.

DCU libraries re-open Covid-friendly study spaces

March 4, 2021

The library will be open with study spaces available from Monday, March 8 onward.