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DCU to examine nurse-led Covid-19 interventions

October 28, 2020

DCU are leading new research to examine Covid-19 care among people who are homeless. The research is headed by Dr Briege Casey of DCU’s School, Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health, and will examine the characteristics of a number of nurse-led Covid-19 interventions.

Universities are permitted to continue with campus activities during Level 5 restrictions

October 28, 2020

The government announced a move to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions nationwide beginning at midnight on Wednesday October 21st.

Possible changes to the pandemic unemployment payment

October 14, 2020

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has hinted at the possibility of restoring previous Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) rates to introductory levels for those in sectors badly affected by Covid-19.

Budget 2021 invests €50 million into financial assistance fund for third-level students

October 14, 2020

Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe announced the biggest budget in the history of the State including a €50 million fund which will provide financial aid for third-level students across the country.

IUA Transported Thousands of Students Through Greet and Transfer Desk

October 14, 2020

The Irish Universities Association (IUA) has ended its “Greet and Transfer” service at Dublin airport after helping transport thousands of incoming third level international students to their accommodation.

Government moves all of Ireland to level three Covid-19 restrictions

October 10, 2020

The Cabinet approved a move into Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions for the entire state on Monday October 5th.

USI Sexual Experience Survey defaced on live online conference

June 23, 2020

The Sexual Experience Survey (SES) 2020 publication was hacked by an unknown person yesterday, resulting in vandalism of the slides presenting the survey’s findings.

Over 263 million people use marijuana annually

April 20, 2020

Over 263 million people around the globe use marijuana annually, researchers say. As the world celebrates Weed Day (420), scientists investigate the negative effects of marijuana use.

Covid-19 pandemic has major effect on the Irish drug trade

April 15, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major effect on the Irish drug trade, ultimately decimating the cocaine industry but increasing demand for cannabis, according to Gardaí and community officers.

USI says one size does not fit all when it comes to assessment during lockdown

April 15, 2020

The USI (Union of Students in Ireland) have called for cooperation between universities and students’ unions to ensure no students are negatively impacted by the covid-19 pandemic.

Irish studies find that Vitamin D can help fight Covid-19

April 15, 2020

The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) has found that the intake of Vitamin D may boost resistance to Covid-19, or reduce the severity of the illness in those already infected.

Childline experiences a large increase in calls amid Covid-19 Crisis

April 15, 2020

The number of children calling Childline has increased by over 20 per cent in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak as schools and childcare facilities have been closed.

Leo Varadkar insists that state exams will go ahead in June

April 3, 2020

Leo Varadkar announced on Wednesday that Junior and Leaving Certificate exams will go ahead in June, as previously planned.

Students not guaranteed a refund after USIT travel group goes into liquidation

April 1, 2020

Travel agency USIT’s liquidation has left thousands of Irish students at a financial loss.

DCU campus accommodation may be made available to HSE if COVID-19 pandemic worsens

March 17, 2020

DCU campus accommodation may be made available to the HSE on an emergency basis if the Covid-19 pandemic worsens.

Massive shutdown of colleges and universities due to coronavirus outbreak

March 12, 2020

All universities and colleges across the country are set to close due to coronavirus, according to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.

DCU campus accommodation rent set to increase next year

February 12, 2020

DCU campus accommodation is set to increase the cost of rent by four per cent for the academic year 2020/2021.

Secondary schools still not safe places for LGBTI+ students

November 14, 2019

Almost three quarters of LGBTI+ second level students feel unsafe at school and 86% say the feel purposely excluded by their peers, according to the largest report of its kind ever conducted in Ireland.

Revised Bus Connects scheme announced after almost 50,000 public complaints

November 13, 2019

Changes to the Bus Connects scheme will not impact on the “integrity” of the plan, despite more routes going through Dublin city according to the National Transport Authority (NTA).

Low and moderate risk drinkers account for the majority of alcohol related harms

November 13, 2019

Monthly and occasional binge drinkers account for 62 per cent of alcohol related harms in society according to a study published by the Health Research Board HRB

Nine of Ireland’s maternity units do not offer abortion

October 30, 2019

Nine of Ireland’s 19 maternity hospitals do not offer abortion services.

DCU student Mehwish Saqib issued official deportation order

October 30, 2019

DCU student Mehwish Saqib was issued with a deportation order from the Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan earlier today.

Students face over 10 per cent rent increase in Dublin accommodation complex

October 30, 2019

Students in shared rooms, living in LIV Accommodation complex in Dublin could face price increases between 11 per cent to 14 per cent, due to an administrative error.

USI calls for legislation to protect staff tips

October 3, 2019

The push for legislation comes about following controversy over The Ivy restaurant’s policy on tipping. Last November, management issued a notice declaring staff could no longer take payments from the public due to their inability to “follow procedures and consider the whole team”.

Waiting list for trans and non-binary healthcare over two-years long

December 12, 2018

The waiting list for trans and non-binary people to receive a psychiatric diagnosis is now twenty-five months long, according to the This Is Me – Transgender Healthcare Campaign.