aoife o'brien Archives – The College View

24/7 mental health text line launched by USI

November 27, 2019

A 24/7 mental health text line was launched by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) on Monday November 18th.

Low and moderate risk drinkers account for the majority of alcohol related harms

November 13, 2019

Monthly and occasional binge drinkers account for 62 per cent of alcohol related harms in society according to a study published by the Health Research Board HRB

DCU student Mehwish Saqib appeals refusal of her leave to remain application to the High Court

November 13, 2019

DCU University of Sanctuary student Mehwish Saqib has appealed a deportation order against herself and her family to the High Court.

Revised Bus Connects scheme announced after almost 50,000 public complaints

November 13, 2019

Changes to the Bus Connects scheme will not impact on the “integrity” of the plan, despite more routes going through Dublin city according to the National Transport Authority (NTA).

DCU and Na Fianna form a community partnership

October 30, 2019

A new partnership between DCU and Glasnevin-based GAA club Na Fianna will provide DCU students with opportunities for paid partnerships, volunteering and cultural opportunities.

DCU student Mehwish Saqib issued official deportation order

October 30, 2019

DCU student Mehwish Saqib was issued with a deportation order from the Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan earlier today.

Irish Girl Guides invent sustainable water solutions with Lego

November 28, 2018

Irish Girl Guides have used Lego robotic materials to create new solutions to tackle water sustainability at a DCU expo.

Trinity professor awarded Researcher of the Year

November 28, 2018

A Trinity Professor won the Science Foundation Ireland award: Researcher of the Year for his work on artificial intelligence.

What will the Brexit draft deal mean for Ireland?

November 28, 2018

While up until this point the UK policy of ‘no surrender’ politics has ruled out the prospect of a second referendum, the unlikeliness of this draft being approved and their unwillingness to crash out of the EU means it may soon be the only viable solution.

Sierra Burgess is a Loser vs Insatiable – who does body positivity better?

October 17, 2018

Insatiable’s message is that even if you outwardly ‘fix’ your problems, in this case, by becoming skinny, everything under the surface still remains.

UCC awarded gold award for excellence in sustainability

October 17, 2018

University College Cork (UCC) is the first university outside the US to receive a sustainability award for their effort in environmental progress.

DCU students join the parade at the National Housing Protest

October 3, 2018

DCU Students’ Union joined the National Housing Protest calling for fair rent and adequate housing on Wednesday October 3, 2018.

Cooking in college: a guide for beginners

October 3, 2018

So in order to save some pennies and prevent the onset of the dreaded “freshers’ 15,” we have compiled a list of websites that will cater to both the culinary novice and the certified foodie alike.

Essentials you need for the summer holiday

April 18, 2018

Aoife O’Brien has got you covered when it comes to holiday packing this year so you don’t have to worry

Red Sparrow: empowering but inconsistent

April 4, 2018

The release of Francis Lawrence’s film, Red Sparrow has received a series of mixed reviews since its initial release on February 28, 2018.

Makeup guide for Men

November 15, 2017

An increasing amount of men are dabbling in the world of makeup and skincare today. This is a list of some products suitable for a men’s makeup look.

The 10 Most Timeless Reads

November 15, 2017

A leading art critic of the Victorian era once said, “All books are divisible into two classes, the books of the hour, and the books of all time.” This quote is still true today. Here are