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DCUSU condemns removal of Wiley eBooks from University libraries

September 28, 2022

DCU Students’ Union has said they condemn the decision of Wiley, an educational publishing company, to revoke access to over 1300 of their eBooks from university libraries across the country, including DCU. These books, according

ESB reports 390 million euro in profit in the first six months of 2022

September 28, 2022

ESB group, the largest energy company in Ireland, announced they earned €390 million in profit after exceptional items were included. ESB attributes the volatility within global commodity markets for this figure, which is over three

Free contraception and how to avail via DCU

September 28, 2022

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly launched a scheme on Wednesday the 14th of September which provides free contraception to all women between the ages of 17-25. This scheme is now being extended to women ages

New bus route launched for DCU

June 2, 2022

A new bus route by Dublin Bus has commenced, to include a stop at DCU. The N4 bus route will call at DCU’s Collins Avenue stop on its journey between the Point Village and Blanchardstown

Sandymount initiative for neurodiversity has launch on Aviva Stadium grounds

April 18, 2022

A community initiative introduced by parents of neurodiverse children in Sandymount encouraged its audience to view neurodiversity as a difference rather than a deficit on its official launch night. The panel meeting took place at

Barriers to autism diagnosis in girls a worrying trend

April 18, 2022

The diagnosis of autism in girls can be delayed due to a tendency for young women to mask their unique needs in social settings, both experts and women in the autistic community have said. The

New Trinity College research raises concerns over Google data collection

April 18, 2022

New research raises concerns over Google data collection, according to a study by Trinity College Professor, Douglas J. Leith The research, which analyses the Google Messages and Google Dialer apps when used on Android handsets,

€250 euro a week to be given to artists for three years

April 18, 2022

The Department of Arts and Tourism announced a Basic Income for Artists scheme which will be open for applications from 2000 artists. The BIA scheme will provide artists with the minimum wage over the course

New Hub Aims to Challenge Disinformation In Ireland

April 18, 2022

A new hub targeting the spread of disinformation online has been launched in Dublin City University (DCU). DCU was selected by The European Commission as part of a network of eight hubs across Europe which

R.I.P Red – Óg go Deo

April 13, 2022

There was widespread shock and sadness across the entire DCU community on Friday April 1st when people learned of the death of 2nd Year Bachelor of Education student Red Óg Murphy from Curry, Co. Sligo.

Survey shows gender imbalance in those eyeing up a STEM career

April 13, 2022

There are 2.5 males to every one female at secondary level education in Ireland considering a career in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) according to survey conducted by Hayes Culleton Group. The report, which

Students pet dogs to help with stress.

April 13, 2022

As part of DCU’s study on the physical and emotional health of students, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind were brought to campus for the last week of college. The study ‘Promoting And supporting the

Climate change plans are out the window as the emergency crisis continues.

March 23, 2022

The war between Russia and Ukraine has led to rising fuel costs. With such an emergency, fossil fuels are being used instead. Emergency measures have decreased the price of fossil fuels, reduced carbon taxes, and

DCU Refugee Week kicks off

March 15, 2022

A film about children living in direct provisiom titled ‘Direct Division’ was screened today in the U building as part of DCU’s Refugee Week.

DCU Highlights Publication of Haughey by Professor Gary Murphy

March 9, 2022

Private islands, extramarital affairs, and arms shipments are just a few of the many controversies told in DCU Professor Gary Murphy’s book Haughey.

Foreign students trapped in Ukraine

March 9, 2022

African students have also faced major difficulties, most have had to stay in bunkers for over 20
hours. They have also faced racism, both at the Ukrainian and Polish border and have been
told to go to the back of the queu.

UCD lecture on violence against women “Zoom-bombed” by pornography and sexist abuse

March 9, 2022

An online lecture on violence against women in County Clare during the War of Independence was cut short after attendees began shouting sexist and racist abuse and playing pornography. The lecture was being given by

Increased handwashing causes damage to the environment, according to new study

March 9, 2022

Additional handwashing and use of hand sanitiser throughout the Covid-19 pandemic hascaused “significant” damage to the environment. The study, led by Trinity College, has found that two percent of our carbon footprint can beattributed to

The Helix cancels Royal Moscow Ballet’s Swan Lake performance

March 9, 2022

A performance of Swan Lake by the Royal Moscow Ballet was cancelled last week in response to the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine. On February 25th, The Royal Moscow Ballet were set to perform Swan

A&F clears rumours over ball ticket leak

March 9, 2022

The link to purchase tickets to the Accounting and Finance (A&F) Society Ball was leaked to members of the society a day before tickets were released. This left many students without a ticket as the

Single-sex schools to be in the past.

March 9, 2022

A bill to end single-sex schools was published by the Labour party on February 15th. The policies must be finalised within the next 10-15 years. The party says that this move is needed to tackle

What to Expect From Green Week 2022!

March 7, 2022

It’s that time of year again! Green Week is nearly upon us, and environmentalists from all over DCU have been working tirelessly to organise events, talks, and initiatives. Sustainability can be a lonely business, and

Calls to end mens violence against women – “Its not just a few bad apples”

March 7, 2022

One year on from the murder of Sarah Everard and there are increased calls to tackle men’s violence against women.

Masks to be required in DCU buildings until March 21st

February 26, 2022

The Chief Operations Officer of DCU has confirmed to students that the University will continue to require masks indoors in all buildings until March 21st. Declan Raftery sent this update in an email to all

DCU spent €4.25 million on Covid measures

February 22, 2022

Over 7% ( €312,000 )of DCU’s overall Covid-related expenditure has been spent on antigen tests in the last four months alone.