SU Elections 2017 Archives – The College View

DCUSU election results: Niall Behan elected President as election sees highest voter turnout in SU history

March 23, 2017

The results are in and DCU Students’ Union incoming sabbatical team have been elected with Niall Behan winning the position of DCUSU President.

SU Elections 2017: Who, what, when and where?

March 22, 2017

Tomorrow is the final day in which you can cast your vote to elect the 2017/18 DCU Students’ Unions. Voting takes place online: in order to do so simply log onto Loop and click the

DCUSU Oifigeach na Gaeilge candidate Caoimhe Ní Chonghaile: Gaeilge on campus, no Gaeltacht fees for students and accessible Gaeilge for all

March 22, 2017

Caoimhe Ni Chonghaile is a second year B.Ed student who is the sole candidate running for the position of Irish Language Officer on next years DCUSU.

Your Students’ Union: An entity for real change

March 22, 2017

Lifestyle Editor, Amy Lawlor, takes a look at the different changes the DCU SU have implemented over the past two years in a comprehensive review of the DCU SU.

The Great Debate: are SU elections just popularity contests?

March 22, 2017

For by Michael O Scannáil: Students are bombarded with free food from the friends of Students’ Union election candidates. We once again must decide who we want to make up the new SU, who we

Parties versus profession: The story of a Student’s Union president

March 22, 2017

The SU elections often carry a stigma of a popularity contest with little purpose in the real world. Michelle Martin talks to former DCU SU presidents Kenneth Browne and Kim Sweeney to find out how the role affected them in their careers.

What does the SU do for you?

March 22, 2017

According to Union of Students in Ireland (USI) the students’ union is an organised body of ‘willing would-be activists’ whose primary focus is defending the rights of the student, as well as enabling and furthering

DCU sees significant drop in students running for election

March 22, 2017

The number of candidates running for Student Union positions in Dublin City University has decreased by 37.5 per cent this year and over half of the positions are uncontested.

Overview: VP for Welfare & Equality

March 22, 2017

Voting opened yesterday in DCU for the election of the new Students’ Union representatives. Four candidates are running for the position of Vice President for Welfare & Equality, with each offering very different ideas and plans.

VP Academic Affairs Candidate Brendan Power: Careers Week, extended library hours and an open-door policy

March 21, 2017

Brendan Power is a 21-year-old final-year Business student and is the current Chairperson of E-Soc. He is the sole candidate running for the position of VP for Academic Affairs in this year’s Students’ Union Elections.

VP Welfare & Equality Candidate Padraig Henry: Reduction of off-peak library fines, working with Campus Residences and accommodation pages for Erasmus students

March 21, 2017

Padraig Henry is running for DCUSU VP for Welfare and Equality because he says he wants to play an advisory role for students, tackle financial burdens and take the next step for promoting good mental health.

Overview: SU President

March 21, 2017

Voting opened today in DCU for the election of the new Students’ Union representatives. Five candidates are running for the position of President, with each offering very different ideas and plans.

VP Welfare & Equality Candidate Jason Bolton: Improved counselling services, appeals for accommodation fines and placement support packs

March 21, 2017

22-year-old Analytical Science student Jason Bolton is focussed on improving mental health counselling services, a bigger promotion of sexual health as well as addressing the issue of fines in on-campus student accommodation.

Editorial: Election season is upon us

March 21, 2017

Election season is upon us. Hustings, manifestos, posters, debates, campaign videos, free food, more posters, celebrity endorsements, cheesy slogans. Yes sir, it’s the annual Students’ Union elections.

Postgraduate Officer candidate Allan Stevenson: Faculty assistants, working groups and postgraduate representation

March 21, 2017

In his second year of running for the role of Postgraduate Officer, Allan Stevenson is a postgraduate student studying a Masters by research in cyber-bullying. This is Stevenson’s sixth year of studying at DCU after getting his BSC in Education and Training, and he shows an understanding of student life for both under and post graduate students.

RON campaign underway for Engineering and Computing Faculty Rep

March 21, 2017

A campaign to have nominations re-opened for the position of Engineering and Computing Faculty Representative is underway, as voting opens in DCU today.

DCUSU Societies Officer candidate Emily Hardy: Storage space, online review site & new give it a go plan

March 21, 2017

Emily Hardy is a third year Genetics and Cell Biology student hoping to represent DCU as their society officer for 2017/18. She is currently the only candidate running for this position.

VP for Welfare & Equality candidate Olivia Nwachukwu: Cultural integration, removing stigmas and the pro-choice stance.

March 21, 2017

Olivia Nwachukwu is running for VP for Welfare and Equality and believes she can be a relatable figure for minorities, as well as being a “point-of-contact”.

DCUSU Election Hustings: An analysis

March 21, 2017

The second day of the DCUSU Election hustings took place on the Glasnevin campus on March 9th, in which candidates had the opportunity to talk about their manifestos and answer questions from both the audience.

Video: Meet the DCU SU President Candidates

March 21, 2017

The 5 candidates running for President in this year’s DCU Students’ Union Elections outline their policies and explain why you should give them your vote this week.

VP Engagement and Development candidate, Siobhán McTague: Volunteering, class reps and the Open Badge system

March 20, 2017

One of two candidates for the role of VP Engagement and Development this year, Siobhán McTague, is the prime example of a multi-campus goer in Dublin City University. Having studied Irish on All Hallows Campus and Irish and Media Studies on Glasnevin Campus, Siobhán understands that each campus has a different spirit.

DCUSU Presidential Candidate Niall Behan: TEFL courses, daytime activities and fostering a DCU community

March 19, 2017

Niall Behan is a final year finance student, the current Business Faculty Rep and is one of five candidates running to be the next DCU SU President.

VP Welfare and Equality candidate Maria Lawlor: Student support services, a “buddy” system for first years and the DCU amalgamation

March 17, 2017

Maria Lawlor is a final year St. Pat’s student studying Education and she is one of four candidates running to become next year’s Welfare and Equality Officer. She told The College View that Welfare and

Video: Presidential candidates outline policy at DCUSU Hustings

March 17, 2017

The DCU Student Union election hustings took place on the 9th March. Presidential candidates were given the chance to tell voters why they should vote for them. Video by Ciara Moran.

Education & Placement candidate Mathew Davey: Placement, printing credit and nurse appreciation

March 17, 2017

Mathew Davey is a 22-years old is studying education in St. Pat’s. He was a class rep in his first year of university and in his final year, he is the uncontested candidate for Vice President for Education and Placement.