Andrew Ralph Archives – The College View

Opinion: DCU’s efforts show signs of hope for refugee crisis

February 8, 2017

Andrew Ralph discusses DCU’s new title as Ireland’s first university of sanctuary and stresses the individual effort needed to help to combat the refugee crisis.

DCU Clubs & Socs grant application process changes

October 26, 2016

The grant application of the DCU Students’ Union subsidised budget process for DCU’s clubs and societies has been changed this year.

Remembering all life lost in 1916

October 12, 2016

Irish people are finally opening up to the reality of the year 1916 and remembering our lost generation, writes Andrew Ralph.

DCU Business School ranked in Financial Times table for the first time

September 28, 2016

The Financial Times has ranked a course offered by DCU Business School in its top business programmes table for the first time.

Ireland needs to wake up to injustice – it’s time to repeal

September 28, 2016

Following the release of The Repeal Project’s video ‘We Face This Land’ expressing strong views regarding the possible repeal of the 8th amendment, Andrew Ralph expresses his views on the controversial matter of abortion in Ireland and the limited services available to the women of our country.

DCU group seek referendum on eighth amendment

December 2, 2015

A movement has been established by DCU students seeking to formally renew Students’ Union (SU) support for the repeal of the eight amendment.

Referendum passed but sabbats split on changes

November 18, 2015

Some 85 per cent of DCU students voted to amend the DCUSU constitution to facilitate the change in the current SU structure to allow for the amalgamation of the DCU, St. Pat’s, Mater Dei and the Church of Ireland College of Education Students’ Unions.

NAMA propose huge student complex build

October 14, 2015

A receiver in NAMA has proposed Dublin’s largest ever off-campus student accommodation development.

Students for Sensible Drug Policy- a look to the year ahead

September 30, 2015

Andrew Ralph sits down with Students for Sensible Drug Policy chairperson Dan Kirby to discuss the future of the branch in DCU.

Rainbow flag raised on Dundalk IT campus

April 8, 2015

The decision was made by DkIT’s SU as a means to advocate a “Yes” vote in the upcoming Marriage Equality referendum

Irish Colleges Run Fewer Courses For Those With Disabilities

March 11, 2015

A report has found that colleges are not doing enough to provide courses for students who suffer from intellectual disabilities.

Three in four college entrants are studying level 8 degrees

December 10, 2014

The number of students starting honours degrees has increased by 10,000 over the last ten years.

Alumni relations in Ireland are ahead of international norm

November 26, 2014

The quality of alumni relations in Ireland were discussed at a conference held by KonnectAgain, a tech-start up founded by UCC graduates