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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.

Most third level students believe Irish should stay mandatory for Leaving Cert

March 24, 2021

Over two-thirds of college students surveyed by the Union of Students in Ireland believe that Irish should remain a compulsory subject for the Leaving Certificate.

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

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Apology – Simeon Burke

March 22, 2021

In an article published by The College View on Friday February 26th 2021 we published certain claims about NUI Galway student Simeon Burke. We published a claim that Mr Burke had engaged in harassment. This

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.

Olivia Sneyd – Candidate for VP for Diversity and Inclusion

March 19, 2021

Final year education and training student Olivia Sneyd wants to use her “wealth of experience” and understanding of student issues to create a level playing field for each and every DCU student as VP for Diversity and Inclusion.

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.

Tadgh Jenkins – Candidate for VP for Community and Citizenship

March 19, 2021

Tadgh Jenkins is a final year Joint Honours student of Politics and Law who calls DCU his home and knows the ins and outs of campus life.

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’

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.

Oisín McGovern – Candidate for Societies Officer

March 19, 2021

First year student, Oisín McGovern is running unopposed for the part-time Societies Officer position in the DCUSU elections.

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.

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.

Further funding needed to tackle sexual harassment in universities

March 18, 2021

The Technological Higher Education Association (THEA) has called for increased supports and training for students to tackle sexual harassment in Irish universities.