Alison Ring Archives – The College View

Should the Gardaí be grateful for what they’re given?

April 20, 2016

Another day, another group of workers looking for a rise in pay. This time it is the Gardaí. Is it warranted? In my opinion, yes, and this is why. Gardaí are often seen as the

Peer support system, consent workshops and STI tests, priority for Welfare candidates

April 6, 2016

Three candidates; Alison Ring, Cody Byrne and Shane Parsons, compete for the role of DCU Students’ Union Welfare Officer 16/17 in the SU election. The College View spoke to the three candidates about their SU welfare goals.

Welfare: Alison Ring on CRC, Mental Health & cross-campus engagement

April 3, 2016

Alison Ring is a final year Journalism student. Ring has worked with people with intellectual disabilities and physical disabilities, the homeless and ex-prisoners. She believes her experience has prepared her for the role of Welfare Officer.

Ex convict leads enactus bootcamp

March 9, 2016

DCU Enactus Society launched a fitness boot-camp conducted by a former prisoner as their latest social enterprise project, last week.

REVIEW: Adele – ’25’

December 2, 2015

Alison Ring reviews Adele’s long awaited comeback – 25. How does it compare to the record-selling 21?

100 minds aims to raise €1 million for ISPCC

November 18, 2015

100 minds pairs one thousand students with a business professional, and together they will come up with an idea to raise one thousand euros for charity.

The Great Debate: Unpaid internships are worth the experience

November 18, 2015

It is a known fact that internships are a great addition to any CV or LinkedIn profile. Regardless of pay having an impressive internship can put you ahead of your competitors, as it shows determination, dedication and a good work ethic.

Team Ireland on high after Enactus world cup

October 28, 2015

Alison Ring travels to Johannesburg South Africa with team Ireland for the Enactus world cup.

Inspirations: Hazel Robb

October 14, 2015

Most people would probably agree that listing my mother as someone who inspires me is a cliché, but you haven’t met Hazel Robb.

Former Welfare Officer stuck in welfare queue

October 14, 2015

The number of Irish people claiming social welfare is now 332,801 according to the Live Register on October 2nd 2015. Of this figure 45,173 claimants are under 25 years of age.

Graduate unemployment was highlighted again in recent weeks, when former DCU Welfare Officer Eve Kerton published an article in The Irish Times documenting her struggle with joblessness.