University News Archives – The College View

A a 22-year-old student remains critically ill in hospital after suspected ecstasy consumption

Ecstasy use among Students at an all-time high

April 19, 2017

Gardaí fear that ecstasy use among second and third level students has reached an all-time high. Last week, a 22-year-old college student was left in critical condition in Sligo University Hospital following a night out

New app launched to help students get a taxi home on night out

New app to help students get home safely

April 19, 2017

A new student service, Dash (Driving All Students Home), is making its way across the country by allowing students to get taxis even when they have no cash, bank card or phone on them while

1,100 students are to receive maintenance grants.

Maintenance grants for postgraduate students.

April 19, 2017

The department of education have announced new changes for postgraduate and mature students being implemented in the 2017/2018 academic year on the 3rd of April.

The Careers Services will conduct a full assessment of the scheme in order to expand and improve on it.

Number of applications for Mentorship Programme Increases

April 19, 2017

The DCU structured mentorship programme received nearly twice as many applicants this year than in 2016 says Head of DCU careers services, Yvonne McLoughlin. The programme, which aims to pair second-year students with alumni mentors

International Brexit Conference to be held in Henry Grattan

April 19, 2017

DCU are bringing together Europe’s leading experts and key-policy makers to discuss the law and politics of Brexit at an international conference on Thursday. Prof. Federico Fabbrini, in the Department of Law and

DCU STEM projects receive millions in funding

April 19, 2017

Three projects from DCU were awarded funding this month from the Science Foundation Ireland for research projects in the areas of sciences, technology, engineering and maths. (STEM) Each project is currently being led by

Motor Neurone Disease and Schizophrenia genetically linked, university research finds

April 5, 2017

A genetic link between motor neuron disease and schizophrenia has been identified, in a study led by Trinity College Dublin researchers.

Crystal engineering: Irish universities lead the way in developing innovative technology

April 5, 2017

Belfast based MOF technologies have agreed to license and commercialise two new materials created at the University of Limerick to try and combat greenhouse gasses.

DIT drops Garda vetting requirement for mature students in “second chance” programme

April 5, 2017

DIT have discarded the requirement of Garda vetting for mature students when applying to its ‘second chance education’ programme after controversial public opinion.

Queens University wins intervarsity poetry slam in NCAD

April 5, 2017

A Queen’s University Belfast student was crowned winner of the Intervarsity Poetry Slam competition held in the National College of Art and Design, on March 29th.

Former homeless woman defies the odds to now lecture at Trinity

April 5, 2017

Homeless and pregnant at 15, fortunes for Katriona O’Sullivan were going against her but grit, determination and a bit of luck now sees her lectur at Trinity, making her journey a heartwarming success story.

National USI Congress sets agenda for next year and elects new officer board

April 5, 2017

Eight new officers were elected to the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) board last week at the annual USI Congress, who will spearhead policy and campaigns relating to students on a national level in the coming year.

Engineering drops in CAO first preferences

March 22, 2017

The numbers of CAO first preference applications for Engineering in DCU has risen despite a decrease of 5 per cent in first preference Engineering applications nationally.

Drug testing kits to be introduced in Irish nightclubs

March 22, 2017

Free drug testing kits could soon be provided by nightclubs to check the ‘purity’ of substances bought by users to help reduce the risk of accidental death. The tests will ensure drugs such as cocaine

NUIG becomes latest University to divest in fossil fuels

March 22, 2017

NUIG has followed Trinity’s stance in committing to divest funds towards fossil fuels in an attempt to dramatically decrease their carbon footprint.

The Department of Education is part-way through a plan to train 700 students in Irish from 2016 to 2022. The aim is that they accept jobs in the EU – who themselves hope to have all documents and websites as Gaeilge by 2022.

Demand for students with Irish degrees grow

March 22, 2017

Irish degree programmes offer better career prospects than expected: This time last year Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada went on a language strike, speaking nothing but Irish despite the lack of translation resources available in Brussels. This proved a

UCC Law Society hold inaugural ‘Women in Law’ forum

March 22, 2017

UCC held its first ever ‘Women in Law’ forum to try and inspire more women to enter the male-majority industry.

Pro-life campaigner and activist Katie Ascough was elected president of UCD’s Students’ Union which voted to maintain their pro-choice position on abortion last year.

Larger voter turnout for UCD abortion referendum than SU presidential election

March 22, 2017

More students voted in UCD’s abortion referendum last year than in this year’s UCD Student Union presidential election. Pro-life campaigner and activist Katie Ascough was elected president of UCD’s Students’ Union which voted to maintain

UCD Fashion Show producer defends use of just two black people in Black Civil Rights section

March 22, 2017

The producer of this year’s UCD Fashion Show has come to its defence after the Black Civil Rights Fashion section of the show only featured two black models.

Postgraduate maintenance grants to return for the next academic year

March 22, 2017

The Department of Education have confirmed the restoration of the SUSI maintenance grant for postgraduate students, commencing in the academic year of 2017/2018.

The College View investigates: St. Patrick’s College accommodation living conditions

March 22, 2017

The College View has carried out an investigation into the living conditions within the on-campus St. Patrick’s College accommodation, following a rent increase of 38 per cent this academic year.

VP for Welfare DITSU Tara O'Brien finds the "Just Say No" approach to drugs ineffective. Image Credit: College Crime Watch

DIT lobbies for new attitude on drug addiction

March 8, 2017

DIT VP for Welfare Tara O’Brien organised an “Addiction Awareness” campaign this month to change the way students think about addiction.

700 SIPTU members working for TCD including library workers, security guards, maintenance staff and administrative staff are voting on taking administrative action against TCD management. Image Credit: Graham McGrath

TCD employees to ballot for industrial action

March 8, 2017

Roughly 700 SIPTU members working in Trinity College Dublin are set to ballot for industrial and strike action in a dispute over the failure of being granted permanent contracts from management. Among the 700 non-academic

Trinity college found in breach of advertising regulations

March 8, 2017

Trinity College Dublin has been found to be in breach of advertising guidelines regarding a course listing on the university’s website.

Researchers at Trinity College are trialling the drug ketamine as a treatment for depression

Trinity to introduce Christmas exams by 2018

March 8, 2017

Trinity College Dublin students have votes in favour of the introduction of Christmas exams beginning in the academic year 2018/19 according, to the Trinity Student Union.