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USI call for student accommodation refunds

April 15, 2020

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) are teaming up with UpLift Ireland to petition for purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) to refund those who were forced to return home due to Covid-19.

Almost half of leaving certificate students want the exams cancelled

April 15, 2020

While almost half of Leaving Cert students want their exams cancelled, it is becoming increasingly likely that the Leaving Cert will be rescheduled for later in the summer.

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.

DCU start-up OpinionX reaches the finals of Business Plan Competition

April 15, 2020

DCU start-up OpinionX is among the 12 finalists in the Ireland Funds Business Plan Competition.

USIT says that refunds may be available to students

April 15, 2020

KPMG Liquidators have been appointed to the student travel company USIT, however the company’s website says that refunds could still be possible through the Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR).

Report finds that violence against women services are lacking in Europe

April 15, 2020

Services that address sexual violence and other forms of violence against women often are lacking, according to a new report from the Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO).

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

April 15, 2020

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

DCU continues to use Zoom amid security concerns

April 15, 2020

DCU will continue to use Zoom for online lectures despite ongoing security issues with the free version of the service.

Rock Climbing Club and LGBTA+ society are victorious at the Clubs and Socs Awards

April 15, 2020

This year’s Clubs and Socs Awards ceremony took place online on April 2, due to the restrictions in place for COVID-19.

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.

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 in Ireland as schools and childcare facilities have been closed.

Over 117 million children at risk of missing measles vaccine

April 15, 2020

Over 117 million children are at risk of missing the measles vaccine due to COVID-19, UN agencies warn. As coronavirus sends many nations into lockdown, children all over the world are in danger of missing life-saving shots.

Researchers investigate link between childhood trauma and road collision trauma

April 15, 2020

Researchers from DCU and NUIG collaborate on a study to investigate the link between childhood trauma and road collision trauma.

Student nurses will be paid for frontline work during Covid-19 pandemic

April 15, 2020

Student nurses around the country will now be paid for shifts carried out during the coronavirus outbreak.

Bingo Loco raises €30,000 for Pieta House

April 15, 2020

The Bingo Loco Live Stream returned to living rooms across the country last Saturday raising over €30,000 for Pieta House in their second virtual Bingo rave.

DCU “No Detriment” petition reaches over 3,000 signatures

April 15, 2020

More than 3,300 DCU students have signed a petition online safeguarding a “No Detriment” policy for third level students.

DCU Drama tries to cope with the global pandemic

April 13, 2020

Following the closure of all universities as a reult of the COVID-19 crisis, DCU Drama have indefinitely postpone their four shows; the contemporary show ‘The Graduate’, the member production ‘Aftermath’, the open rehearsal for Musical Theatre Intervarsities ‘ Fosse/Verdon’ and the musical ‘RENT.’