Catherine Devine Archives – The College View

Merging Unions: The new five-sabbatical DCUSU elected

April 6, 2016

A packed NuBar waited in anticipation for the results of the DCUSU 16/17 to be revealed. The eager crowd was soon to learn that Dylan Kehoe would be the next DCU Students’ Union President. The

The Great Debate: 2016 is a time to celebrate and reflect on the Easter Rising

March 23, 2016

Last week, schools and third-level colleges across Ireland celebrated Proclamation Day, commemorating events of Ireland in 1916 and creating a vision for the country in the future. it’s important to teach the children of our nation the struggles and triumphs we faced.

Annie Hoey voted as new USI President 2016/2017

March 23, 2016

The new sabbaticals for USI 2016/2017 have been announced.

The Union of Students in Ireland tackle gambling addiction and drug testing kits at their National Congress

March 22, 2016

A gambling addiction awareness campaign was the most emotive topic on the agenda at the Union of Students’ Ireland (USI) National Congress this morning. Delegates took to the podium in a string of emotionally-charged pleas to

Calm before the storm: USI Congress kicks off in Clare

March 21, 2016

Our Editors, Catherine Devine and Katie O’Neill are at the USI Congress in Clare, reporting back on the events of the week.

“Child marriages are a human rights violation and a manifestation of gender inequality,”- UNICEF

March 14, 2016

Many European countries are allowing refugee child brides to be re-united with their older husbands when they reach our shores, but this is a violation of the most basic rights of children. Catherine Devine discusses the epidemic that is child marriages.

UCD students vote to reject USI return

March 11, 2016

UCD students have voted against re-joining the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), three years after they left the national student body. A referendum which took place last week, showed 26 per cent of students

Women in business pay themselves less

February 26, 2016

Women who write their own pay cheques, pay themselves less than men. Why is this? Catherine Devine reports.

45 per cent of students still undecided ahead of Friday vote

February 24, 2016

Almost 45 per cent of students polled said they have not decided who they will vote for in the upcoming election

Abortion a priority for young voters

February 10, 2016

Some, 88 per cent of Smartvote app users are in favour of abortion, according to new data released by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and Smartvote.ie.

DCU make top 50 young universities list

December 2, 2015

“The ranking has a significant impact on our ability to develop international partnerships and to attract international students and staff to DCU,” said DCU President, Brian MacCraith.

Two DCU students receive Intel’s Women in Technology Scholarship

December 2, 2015

Two DCU students were among the 17 women who were awarded a scholarship for their achievements in technology at a ceremony on November 18th.

From acting to the stock market

November 18, 2015

19-year-old Rachel G Fox went from actress to battling the stock market

Web Summit 2015: Where desperation and hope come alive

November 9, 2015

Is Ireland really the source of the Web Summit’s problems?

€0.3 billion DCU fundraising campaign launched

October 28, 2015

DCU launched an ambitious €300 million development plan which will make an impact nationally and globally through innovation and education.

GAA National Education and Research Centre

October 28, 2015

New GAA centre to focus on research, innovation and education in DCU.

We are the future; We are the ‘New DCU’

September 30, 2015

DCU President, Brian MacCraith speaks to The College View about a fundraising campaign that will dramatically change the face of the university.

Channel 4’s Teens is so invasive it makes your skin crawl

April 8, 2015

“I’ve got a secret but you can’t tell anyone- not even a soul,” is one of the messages that is read out on Channel 4’s new reality show, Teens. Over one million of these invasive

The Great Debate: Are these the best days of our lives?

March 25, 2015

We’re tired of hearing our parents and grandparents saying that these are the best days of our lives. Are they really?

UL prove a barrier to high as DCU crash out in semi–final

March 11, 2015

DCU Force lost out to UL at a windy St Clare’s last week.

Eleven teams complete the ‘Relay for Life’

March 11, 2015

During the 24 hours, bands such as Touchwood and the Dublin Gospel Choir performed and a colour run concluded the event.

Relaying together for a cure for cancer

March 11, 2015

DCU Relay for Life 2014 was completed by 11 teams and 4 survivors in the hope to raise €2000 for the Irish Cancer Society

No freedom, until we’re equal

February 16, 2015

The transgender Community in Ireland are continuing to fight back as the Government propose a new Bill on transgender recognition.

Temple Street at Christmas

December 10, 2014

Not all children will get to spend Christmas at home this year. Six-year-old Izzy O’Connell will spend Christmas in Temple Street as she begins her fifth round of chemotherapy.

Band Aid 30: We all know that it’s Christmas

November 26, 2014

Catherine Devine asks if it’s about time that we tire the ceaseless track.