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College students working as essential workers want to be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccines

March 24, 2021

College students who have been working as essential workers during the pandemic believe all essential workers should be moved up on the list of priority to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Alumni office holds virtual St Patrick’s Day celebrations across the US

March 24, 2021

The DCU alumni office hosted virtual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations for their alumni networks in San Francisco, Washington DC, and New York City last week.

UL design new computer science course with paid placements

March 24, 2021

The University of Limerick (UL) has partnered up with a number of tech companies to design a software engineering course aimed at changing the way computer science is taught.

Three more Technological Universities may be established by 2022

March 24, 2021

The government has announced that three new Technological Universities could be established by next year by merging existing Institutes of Technology.

Lockdown homeschooling creates strain between parents and children

March 24, 2021

Homeschooling during lockdown is putting a strain on relationships between parents and children, a survey has found.

Primary teaching students at private college must pay €650 for online Gaeltacht

March 24, 2021

Over 1,700 students at Hibernia College, a private college for training primary and post-primary teachers are being forced to pay €650 for an online Gaeltacht experience.

Five portraits of inspiring women unveiled at DCU

March 24, 2021

For International Women’s Day on March 8th, DCU unveiled five commissioned portraits of inspiring women.

New law removes barrier for disabled PhD students but more action is still needed says DCU student

March 24, 2021

New regulations have been signed into law that will remove a barrier facing PhD students with disabilities however, some students are frustrated that barriers for people with disabilities still exist.

Trinity launches study into its links with slavery and the British Empire

March 24, 2021

Trinity College Dublin (TCD) will begin a 24 month investigation designed to “examine, interrogate and reflect on its complex colonial legacies.”

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.

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.

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.