DCU News Archives – The College View

Protest held outside Department of Justice for sanctuary student Mehwish Saqib

November 13, 2019

DCU Students’ Union (SU) called on the Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan to prevent the deportation of DCU student Mehwish Saqib.

DCU student Mehwish Saqib appeals refusal of her leave to remain application to the High Court

November 13, 2019

DCU University of Sanctuary Student Mehwish Saqib had the High Court appeal on her deportation orders accepted/denied on Monday November 11th

DCU puts Griffith Avenue land on market for 35 million

November 13, 2019

A 10-acre plot of land has been put on the market by DCU for 35 million euro.

Trispace catering staff seek better working conditions

November 13, 2019

Catering staff at DCU are looking for better working conditions, including improved pay, according to a Trispace worker who chose to remain anonymous

DCU partners with McVerry Trust for homelessness report

November 13, 2019

Sixty three per cent of homeless males have suffered a traumatic childhood experience according to a new report by the Peter McVerry Trust.

DCU explore the role of parents and students in school evaluation

November 13, 2019

A report exploring the role of parents and students in school evaluation has been released with involvement from DCU Institute of Education

DCU student Mehwish Saqib issued official deportation order

October 30, 2019

DCU student Mewish Saqib has been issued with an official deportation order

DCU’s ties to Vietnamese university strengthened by STEM

October 30, 2019

DCU and Ho Chi Minh City University of Science (HCMUS) in Vietnam, have signed an agreement to further strengthen their academic links through research funded by the VIBE programme

No smoking policy to be implemented on DCU campuses

October 30, 2019

DCU are planning on creating smoke-free zones across its three campuses, with smaller smoking shelters to be built within each campus.

DCU host Eurovision Extravaganza

October 30, 2019

The talent show took place on Wednesday 23rd October, in the Venue on DCU’s Glasnevin campus all in aid of Pieta House.

Number of class reps increase by almost 20 per cent

October 30, 2019

The number of elected class representatives grew by 18.77 per cent this year according to DCU’s Students’ Union (SU).

DCU hosts “Women in Leadership in Media” discussion

October 30, 2019

RTÉ broadcaster Áine Lawlor says that media is not as diverse as it should be.

Suicide Prevention theme for Mental Health Awareness Week

October 16, 2019

Mental Health Awareness Week took place last week with a number of events going on across the campus and Dublin City.

Labour Youth hosts panel to discuss its own relevancy

October 16, 2019

A panel by Labour Youth DCU took place on October 9th to discuss whether Labour is still relevant in Modern Ireland.

Cork IT will not have to take on IT Tralee debt if merged to create Munster University

October 16, 2019

The two ITs are to come together to create Munster Technological University (MTU), with six campuses across Cork and Kerry.

Londis launched on St Pat’s along with campus store

October 16, 2019

Londis opened a new store on St Patrick’s campus last Thursday after delays which lasted months.

There is life outside of earth, says DCU Astrophysicist

October 16, 2019

Organiser of the DCUniverse Dr John Regan spoke of how he believes life exists outside of earth at the event on Tuesday 8th October.

DCU’s ranks high in the world for sustainability

October 16, 2019

DCU has ranked 12th out of 719 higher level institutions worldwide, after introducing sustainability as a core value in their 2017-2022 Strategic Plan.

Obama’s Chief Speech Writer visits DCU

October 4, 2019

Cody Keenan, Chief Speechwriter for former U.S President Barack Obama, believes “something horrific is coming out of The White House every single day” with Trump as president.

DCU student Mehwish Saqib given five days to voluntarily leave the country before deportation order

October 3, 2019

Last Friday DCU student Mehwish Saqib was issued with a voluntary deportation order giving her five days to leave the country with her husband and three young children.

DCU student Mehwish Saqib facing deportation

October 2, 2019

DCU’s[/dropcap] Students’ Union (SU) urged the Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan to stop the deportation of Mehwish Saqib, a third year Early Childhood Education student.

DCU launch free online Irish course

October 2, 2019

A free online Irish language and culture course was launched by Dublin City University on Monday the 16th of September.

DCU SU and Drama soc host DCU’s Festival of the Arts

October 2, 2019

DCU’s Festival of the Arts aimed to highlight the enrichment and culture that the arts can bring to university life. The festival included performances and showcases from eight different arts-based clubs and societies.

DCU students devoted to Shite Nite

October 2, 2019

DCU’s Nubar held the first ever “Devotion” on Tuesday, September 24th, marking the end of eleven years of “Shite Nite” .

DCU 19th in world for graduate employment

October 2, 2019

Dublin City University has been ranked 19th in the world and first in Ireland for its graduate employment rate, according to the 2020 QS Graduate Employability Rankings released September 19th.