DCU 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Older people need to use it or lose it according to DCU research

November 27, 2019

Older adults must continue to do strength training exercises in order to maintain any gains according to a new study led by researchers at the School of Health and Human Performance at DCU.

New revenge porn legislation will cover deepfake technology

November 27, 2019

Deeptrace, an Amsterdam-based cybersecurity company, published a report this year which found 96 per cent of the deepfake videos on the internet are pornographic videos. And 100 per cent of the deepfake content on pornography websites contain female subjects.

Demand for places in DCU MSc of Psychology and Wellbeing expected to grow

November 27, 2019

The programme is the first of its kind being offered in Ireland and according to DCU’s Dr. Sinead Smyth the MSc will offer “student’s an opportunity to benefit from the strong track record of wellbeing research in the school of Psychology at DCU.”

DCU Access nominated for Best Public Service Award

November 27, 2019

DCU’s Access Scheme was nominated for the award of Best Public Service in the Fingal Business Excellence and CSR Awards.

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

The plot, which is located south of the Glasnevin campus, is on Griffith Avenue. According to the Irish Times, the land was bought in the 2000’s but DCU had difficulties integrating it into the campus so decided to sell it.

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