DCU News Archives – The College View

DCU’s President presents awards for engagement and innovation

April 17, 2019

There was no award given for the Enterprise Engagement category of the DCU President’s Engagement Awards, which were presented on Monday, April 8th.

DCUSU year in review: VP for Welfare & Equality Aisling Fagan

April 17, 2019

VP for Welfare & Equality Aising Fagan said it “wasn’t feasible” for a part-time Accommodation Officer to be implemented this year.

DCU records a significant decrease in plagiarism

April 17, 2019

Only one incident of plagiarism came before the Student Disciplinary Committee in 2019 according to a Freedom of Information request made by The College View.

DCUSU year in review: VP for Academic Affairs Callaghan Commons

April 17, 2019

Callaghan Commons, plans to build upon his “Don’t Drop out Drop in” campaign, as he enters his second year as Vice President of Academic Affairs.

DCUSU year in review: President Vito Moloney Burke

April 17, 2019

As DCU Students’ Union President Vito Moloney Burke’s time in office is coming to a close, The College View reflects on his year

Seat monitors being hired in DCU libraries

April 17, 2019

Seat monitors are being hired in DCU’s O’Reilly and Cregan libraries to clear study spaces that have been saved but left vacant by students during exam time.

DCU’s Humanities Ball cancelled day before it takes place

April 17, 2019

“Scauldy” Humanities Ball cancelled the day before it was meant to take place.

DCUSU year in review: VP for Education & Placement Craig McHugh

April 17, 2019

McHugh took a very active role ensuring that student issues would not be ignored. Campaigning for Gaeltacht fees to be subsidised by the government was a big part of McHugh’s manifesto.

DCUSU’s “no smoking zones” referendum passes by a landslide

April 17, 2019

A referendum run by DCU Students’ Union to create ‘smoke-free’ zones on campus has passed, with over 1000 votes in favour.

DCU researcher works to prevent pancreatic cancer

April 17, 2019

The possibility of preventive risk surveillance for pancreatic cancer is higher, thanks to research done by DCU.

DCU launch deposit and return reusable cup scheme

April 17, 2019

A new pilot reusable cup scheme was launched in DCU and Trinity College alongside Dublin City Council last week.

DCU ranked in top 100 universities globally for social and economic impact

April 17, 2019

DCU was ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for its social and economic influence by the Times Higher Education (THE).

Giveback.ie loses out on further funding

April 17, 2019

DCU student led initiative Giveback.ie has failed to win further funding in the Google.org Dublin Impact Challenge.

DCUSU year in review: VP for Engagement & Development Karl McGovern

April 17, 2019

Engagement with Students’ Union events across DCU campuses has increased according to the outgoing VP for Engagement and Development, Karl McGovern.

DCUSU VP Craig McHugh elected USI VP for the Dublin Region

April 15, 2019

Current DCU SU Vice President for Education and Placement, Craig McHugh has been elected as the USI (Union of Students in Ireland) Vice President for the Dublin Region.

Go-Ahead make final takeovers of Dublin Bus routes

April 3, 2019

The 18, 76 and 76a bus routes will also now be operated by Go-Ahead.

New gender identity policy excludes non-binary students

April 3, 2019

DCU’s new gender identity policy has failed to take into account non-binary students.

Societies sing their hearts out for charity at DCeUrovision

April 3, 2019

DCU Eurovision society’s DCeUrovision event raised €272 in aid of the Musical Youth Foundation (MYF) on March 19th.

And that’s what you missed on Glee

April 3, 2019

DCU Glee took the stage at the Helix for a sold out show.

Dublin Bus now connects universities in the capital

April 3, 2019

The new 155 route will operate seven days a week, making transport between DCU, Trinity College and University College Dublin more accessible for students and commuters.

DCU set to host ANAM festival this month

April 3, 2019

DCU is set to host the second annual ANAM festival in early April, following its successful run last year.

CRC’s decision to rerun BDS and drug referenda to be appealed

April 3, 2019

DCU’s Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) society are appealing the decision to not accept the results of the referenda held during the Students’ Union (SU) election.

DCU Water Institute launch three year strategic plan

April 3, 2019

DCU Water Institute (WI) launched a three-year strategic plan which aims to devise solutions for water conservation monitoring, treatment and usage on Friday March 22nd 2019.

Stokes building finally gets bins allocated

April 3, 2019

Bins have been allocated to the Stokes building in DCU.

All fun and games for DCU civic societies

April 3, 2019

DCU Games soc teamed up with other civic societies in DCU to host a games night in aid of raisin funds for Inner City Helping Homeless (ICHH).