Brendan Fernando Kelly Palenque Archives

Second and first year grade contribution for final degree of Humanities and Social Sciences students suspended

March 20, 2020

This year’s second year and first year grade contribution on the final degree awarded to Humanities and Social Sciences students was suspended, the executive dean of the faculty, professor John Doyle, said in an email addressed to

DCUSU for 2020/2021 academic year elected

March 6, 2020

Fearghal Lynch was elected as President of DCU’s student’s union (SU) for the academic year of 2020/2021 with 2,288 votes on the third count.

Coronavirus case confirmed in Trinity College Dublin

March 5, 2020

A case of the coronavirus was confirmed in Trinity by provost Dr Patrick Prendergast.

DCU and NCI investigating destroyed consent display

February 19, 2020

DCU and the National College of Ireland (NCI) are investigating Monday night’s destruction of a consent display in DCU’s student centre.

Trispace catering staff seek better working conditions

November 13, 2019

Catering staff at DCU sent a letter with their workplace grievances to DCU’s governing authority members.

Waiting list for trans and non-binary healthcare over two-years long

December 12, 2018

The waiting list for trans and non-binary people to receive a psychiatric diagnosis is now twenty-five months long, according to the This Is Me – Transgender Healthcare Campaign.

The troubles of toxic masculinity

December 12, 2018

Irish society has become better at discussing mental health issues. However, men across the country are still suffering and are largely being ignored. Last year, men accounted for 79 per cent of suicide deaths last

Referendum campaign for Palestinian solidarity announced after ambassadorial visit

November 28, 2018

DCU Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) society launched a student union (SU) referendum campaign to mandate the SU to adopt a stance of solidarity with Palestine.

VAT introduced on food supplements

November 28, 2018

The introduction of VAT on food supplements has caused upset with the Revenue amongst health food shops and some calling it a “tax on the elderly.”

Pharmacists warn against the overuse of antibiotics

November 28, 2018

Pharmacists warn people of the effects of using antibiotics for common illnesses like the cold, on which they have no effect.

Proportional decrease of international students in DCU

November 14, 2018

The international student population of DCU increased by only 10 per cent between 2008 and 2018, according to DCU’s freedom of information (FOI) office.

Lack of visa meetings for international students

October 31, 2018

International students are having difficulty getting online visa appointments with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).

Macedonia votes to change their name

October 31, 2018

The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’s (FYROM) parliament voted to begin the process to rename their country to North Macedonia on October 20.

The College View Issue 2 | News and Opinion

October 23, 2018

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DCU societies call for A&F committee resignations

October 17, 2018

The committee of the Accounting & Finance (A&F) society should resign, according to a hand delivered letter from several DCU clubs and societies.

Lady Gaga soars in A Star is Born

October 17, 2018

What truly elevates ASIB compared to its modern rivals is surprisingly simple. They casted people who could actually sing.

PrEP accessibility may increase

October 17, 2018

The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA\0 want to provide a HIV preventative drug for free to at risk patients with medical cards.

Peter Casey: Presidential Candidate

October 17, 2018

Irish people across the globe should be brought together through technology according to presidential candidate Peter Casey.

Blasphemy law set to be repealed

October 17, 2018

The blasphemy referendum is due to take place on October 26, the same Friday as the presidential election.

Society suspended following inappropriate conduct

October 16, 2018

The Accounting & Finance (A&F) society are suspended from social activities for semester one after inappropriate conduct during their Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).

Miggeldy or the highway?

October 3, 2018

Essentially, it appears to me that what most people want is a decent, honourable person. At least in my college bubble, most people also agree that Higgins embodies these traits.

DCU professor leads anti-bullying campaign

October 3, 2018

Professor James O’Higgins Norman was appointed to chair a UNESCO initiative to provide practical solutions to stop bullying.

Romantic Ronda

October 3, 2018

But believe it or not, there’s more to Spain than just Ibiza and Salou. For those looking for something a bit different, Ronda may be perfect.

Ireland may be forced to recognise Palestine

October 3, 2018

Ireland may be forced to recognise Palestine as a state if negotiations continue.

Housing expert says colleges should offer housing management courses

February 21, 2018

Colleges should offer housing management courses to combat the housing crisis, according the CEO of the Irish Council of Social Housing. CEO Donal McManus told the Irish Independent that the lack of any housing management