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Women apprenticeships surpass 1,000 for first time

February 10, 2021

The total number of women apprenticeships in Ireland has surpassed 1,000 for the first time in history.

83 per cent of Irish family businesses struggled during pandemic shows DCU study

February 10, 2021

A study by DCU researchers found that most Irish family businesses were negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and 1 in 4 feared losing the business.

Very little attention given to translations with Covid-19 finds DCU study

February 10, 2021

Professor Sharon O’Brien and Dr. Patrick Cadwell of DCU’s School of Applied Language & Intercultural Studies published a report last month highlighting translation issues that are essential to information regarding crisis communication.

University students are struggling to complete practical courses online

February 10, 2021

Third-level students are struggling to complete practical courses and modules online, as Irish universities have moved the majority of courses to fully online learning with no on-campus classes to adhere to level 5 restrictions.

NUIG students and SU rally against €295 exam repeat fee

February 10, 2021

Students of NUI Galway, TDs, as well as Students’ Unions from across the country have called on the university to waive its €295 fee for retaking exams.

DCU among HEIs awarded funding to support students with special needs or autism

February 10, 2021

DCU is included among 23 Higher Education Institutions that will receive a total of €5.4 million of funding to support special needs and disabled students.

DCU to launce six new undergraduate courses in 2021

February 10, 2021

DCU has announced the introduction of 6 new undergraduate courses and 4 new specialisms for September 2021.

Second survey launched into impacts of Covid-19 on Church-goers

February 10, 2021

DCU Researchers are launching an investigation into the impact of Covid-19 on churchgoers in recent months.

New research led by UL offers hope for children involved in crime

February 10, 2021

An ongoing five-year project titled ‘Greentown’ released three new reports on children involved in criminal networks in Ireland, on Wednesday, January 27.

DCUSU host workshop with Senator Lynn Ruane encouraging women in student politics

February 10, 2021

DCU Students’ Union hosted a Q and A session with Senator Lynn Ruane last week in a three- part workshop series encouraging women in student political life.

DCU Clubs and Socs advise official accounts from interacting with gossip accounts

February 10, 2021

DCU Clubs and Societies have advised any club’s or society’s official social media accounts against interacting with gossip accounts.

Sexting research highlights the importance of teaching teenagers consent

February 10, 2021

Research from the National Anti-Bullying Centre in DCU found that almost half of surveyed secondary students have been frequently asked to send sexually explicit messages (sexts).

Irish scientists launch ‘We Can be Zero’ calling for a Zero Covid approach across Ireland

February 9, 2021

We Can be Zero is a campaign launched by a group of Irish scientists, academics, and researcher on Monday February 1st.

Student Nursing and Midwifery placement suspended further with COVID-19 surge

February 2, 2021

Student nurses’ and midwives clinical placement has been suspended further until February 8 due to rising Covid-19 cases.

DCU Professor says Mother and Baby Homes investigation took no account of the Catholic Church’s power

January 30, 2021

Changing Irish legislation to allow survivors of the Mother and Baby Homes access to adoption records “should be the first and central pillar in a human rights-based response to the Commission’s report” according to DCU Professor James Gallan.

North-East Dublin residents feel unsafe due to drug related intimidation

January 27, 2021

Open drug dealing and low level intimidation makes residents in Dublin’s North East feel unsafe and avoid certain areas, according to the ‘Debts, Threats, Distress and Hope’ report by the Ana Liffey Drug Project.

Minister of Further and Higher Education works with the USI to enhance student wellbeing

January 27, 2021

The Minister of Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris has announced the formation of a working group dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of third-level students.

Harris announces merger of Further and Higher Education options into single portal

January 27, 2021

CAO and Further Education courses will be available on one site next academic year, meaning that students can apply to both at the same time, Harris says.

Government plans back-up Leaving Cert exams if students get Covid-19

January 27, 2021

The Department of Education and SEC are considering arranging more Leaving Cert exams but pressure mounts from students for the exams to be cancelled.

DCU student hosts initiative to boost adolescent self esteem through ethnic identity

January 27, 2021

A Health Action Project to inform adolescents about their ethnic identity and enhance self-esteem, Ethnic Pride Ireland, has been created by final year DCU Health and Society student.

Students with disabilities increase their university offer acceptance by 22 per cent in 2020

January 27, 2021

Irish Universities have seen a 22 per cent increase in offer acceptance for students with disabilities and a 15 per cent increase for those experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage.

DCU Business School ranks among top in Europe

January 27, 2021

DCU Business School has been ranked as a top European business school in 2020 by the Financial Times.

Work placements suspended for student nurses and midwives

January 27, 2021

More than 2,000 student nurses and midwives have had their clinical placements suspended by the Department of Health for at least two weeks. The decision comes as pressure continues to increase on Ireland’s health service

Trinity College study finds length of “Long Covid” unrelated to intensity of virus

January 27, 2021

A Trinity College study discovered that even people with mild Covid-19 symptoms can develop “Long Covid,” which causes long-term struggles with fatigue and other issues.

Universities lose over €102 million in the past year

January 27, 2021

Irish universities have lost over €102 million since the beginning of the 2019/2020 academic year due to Covid.