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Attacking asthma

November 14, 2018

Asthma is difficult but during these winter months symptoms become worsened and you need to know how to cope with them. Béibhinn Thorsch gives us all information we need to know about attacking asthma this winter.

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.

DCU Underwater Hockey | The College View

October 17, 2018

Video by: Lauren Timlin

The Presidential Elections 2018 | The College View

October 17, 2018

Video by: Tommy Stenson

We discuss revenge porn | The College View

October 17, 2018

Video by: Jenny Wong

Shows like Bojack Horsemen depict the truth about depression

October 3, 2018

With shows depicting mental illness it can oftentimes be a double-edged sword of sorts, it seems that these shows either address the issue of mental health very successfully or miss the mark completely.

What reality shows have the X Factor?

October 3, 2018

There is one tanned and collagen filled outlier known as Love Island, which dominated the last couple of summers, consistently smashing ITV2 rating records.

Black 47 is the Irish action movie we’ve been waiting for

October 3, 2018

We root for our murderous hero throughout the movie as his actions are on the side of justice.

When two worlds collide: art and commercial fashion

October 3, 2018

If done right, collaborations such as the Vans x Van Gogh Museu can provide a new level of cultural dignity for fashion brands while also allowing great artistic works to reach a wider audience within popular culture.

Almost €7m in funding announced for new Dublin Technological University

October 3, 2018

A further €4.5 million will be put towards the merging of three Institute of Technologies in Dublin.

DCUSU Irish Officer denies allegations of misconduct

May 31, 2018

DCUSU’s newly elected Irish Language Officer, Sorcha Ní Chonghaile has denied allegations that she tore down posters promoting DCU’s Repeal launch last year.

DCU partner with UN to tackle cyber bullying

May 23, 2018

DCU have signed a partnership with the UN to tackle cyber bullying online

Overcrowding in DCU’s libraries during exam periods

April 18, 2018

The College View covers the issue of overcrowding in DCU’s libraries, what affect this is having on students, and what is being done about it.

USI concerned over referendum date

March 20, 2018

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) are concerned that any delays finalising the wording of the Eighth Amendment referendum would mean that students will be left unable to vote.

Two students hospitalised over bad batch of drugs

March 20, 2018

Two NUI Galway students were hospitalised after taking a “bad batch” of drugs.

90% of primary teaching trainees identify as Catholic

February 21, 2018

Influence on state run primary schools by the Catholic church is clearly represented in research by the School of Education at NUI Galway.

US Embassy urges J1 hopefuls to apply now

November 29, 2017

Students who are hoping to do a J1 this Summer are being urged to book early to ensure their place on the popular summer programme.

Watts up with DCUs energy consumption

November 15, 2017

Certification Europe accredited DCU as being fully compliant with the International Energy Management Standard last Thursday.

Student rental crisis highlighted in RTE Documentary

November 15, 2017

Most advertising for substandard accommodation is found on social media groups, according to an RTÉ Investigates programme, which aired on November 2nd.

DCU tops the table in female academia

November 15, 2017

DCU is the leading university in Ireland for female academia, according to figures released in a report by the Higher Education Authority (HEA).

Increase in students receiving flu vaccine

November 15, 2017

More DCU students received the influenza vaccine in 2017 than in previous years, according to the campus pharmacy.

Minister launches €6.7 million climate change research initiative led by UCD

October 25, 2017

The minister of State for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development has launched an investment of €6.7 million into a climate change research project called Acclimatize.

Trócaire creates animated video documenting refugee crisis

October 25, 2017

Trócaire has created an animated video which tells the migration stories of an Irish girl and a Syrian boy.

€47.5m increase in funding for higher education in Budget 2018

October 25, 2017

Minister Paschal Donohoe announced a €47.5million increase in funding for education in this year’s budget.

DCU in talks with NI universities over joint professorships

October 25, 2017

Universities in Northern Ireland are considering creating joint academic posts with institutions in the south, including DCU, to combat implications imposed by Brexit.