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DCU goes bananas for Fairtrade certificate

March 6, 2019

DCU became the first Irish university to receive a Fairtrade certificate on Tuesday, February 26th.

Dublin Bus driver questions passenger’s disability

March 6, 2019

Dublin Bus has recently come into controversy online after a person with cystic fibrosis tweeted that she was questioned on her disability pass by a Dublin Bus driver.

Campaigners call on government to include Fibromyalgia on Long Term Illness List

March 6, 2019

The comments come in light of a conference held in Dublin last week whereby people living with fibromyalgia gathered to call on the government to recognise the condition as a long-term illness.

Numbers don’t lie about Ireland’s level of literacy

March 6, 2019

Six percent of Irish third level students are functionally illiterate according to findings by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development.

President Michael D. Higgins celebrated the arts on St. Pats

March 6, 2019

President Michael D. Higgins clebrated the 40th anniversary of the Benson report which was a changemaker in how the arts are taught in schools.

MyTaxi are changing to FREE NOW by end of the year

March 6, 2019

MyTaxi have announced that they are changing their name to FREE NOW

SepTec up for €1 million prize

March 6, 2019

SepTec, the only DCU project in the competition, is one of 12 teams competing from third level institutions across Ireland.

UL launch Masters’ programme in Sports Journalism

March 6, 2019

This specific programme will offer both practical and academic modules, including sports writing, broadcasting and communications as well as the sociology of sport.

Children used in peanut allergy study

March 6, 2019

Young children were used in a study that proved a tolerance could be built up for thoses suffering from a peanut allergy.

Money will not solve the Irish nurse’s problem, says DCU Professor

March 6, 2019

Professor Anthony Staines of DCU states the practices of the nursing profession need to be examined in order to fix the job inequality problem.

Applegreen join forces with fuelService to help fuel disabled drivers

March 6, 2019

In the United Kingdom, 2,000 stores use the app which is now rolling out throughout Ireland starting with Applegreen while Supermac’s motorways services have signed up and will begin the service within a few weeks.

Awaiting Java leaves students in a mess

March 6, 2019

Cumann na Gaelach hope to have their common room back, now that Java reopens, as it was abused by students with nowhere else to go.

DCU research shows link between cancer survivors and quality of life

March 6, 2019

Survivors’ performance of key self-management skills after treatment for head and neck cancer has a strong link with their measurement of quality of life.

Huawei ban could stop progression to 5G for 5 years

March 6, 2019

The ban of Huawei products in countries across the world could slow the progression of the
implementation of a 5G network in Ireland over the next 5 year.

Fine Gael calls for CAO points for extracurricular activity

March 6, 2019

O’Reilly said communal action would include volunteer work with the elderly, disabled, involvement in the Tidy Town’s competition whereas the cultural and sport achievement would include participation in drama, music, or an athletics club.

Engagement and nationally funded education, McHugh runs for USI, following disaffiliation vote

March 6, 2019

DCU Students’ Union Vice President for Education and Placement, Craig McHugh has embarked on a campaign to become the USI’s next VP for the Dublin Region.

VP for Engagement and Development: Helen Wade

March 5, 2019

She is running for the position as she is extremely passionate about student engagement and inclusion. She has been based on the Glasnevin and St. Patricks Campus during her time in DCU.

DCUSU Presidential Candidate: Christine Farrell

March 5, 2019

Final year Business Studies student Christine Farrell believes she can bring the voice of a “normal student” to the role of DCU Students’ Union President, should she be elected.

DCUSU Presidential candidate: Adam Healy

March 5, 2019

Commuter engagement, a healthy campus and a new disability officer are just three items on DCU Student’s Union Presidential Candidate, Adam Healy’s manifesto.

VP for Academic Affairs: Ailish Keating

March 5, 2019

Ailish Keating is a final year EPL student contesting incumbent Callaghan Commons for the position of VP for Academic Affairs.

VP for Engangment & Development: Katie Fay

March 5, 2019

Katie Fay is a final year Chemical and Pharmaceutical student running for the position of VP for Engagement and Development against one other candidate, Helen Wade.

Hustings: A&F scandal, manifestos and standstills

March 4, 2019

The student body let the Accounting & Finance (A&F) society scandal happen according to presidential candidate Adam Healy.

DCUSU and Sustainability Society paint the campus green

February 25, 2019

DCUSU and the Sustainable Living society promoted Green Week on campus last week.

Complaints have risen over Eurovision being hosted by Israel

February 25, 2019

Complaints have risen over Eurovision being hosted by Israel due to the situation with Palestine.

NuBar couch abducted in plain sight

February 22, 2019

DCU’s NuBar are “likely” to increase the bar tap on offer to people who stole their couch.