Covid-19 Archives – The College View

#CantGetHome: the initiative to help international students cope with staying in Ireland

December 9, 2020

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have launched a virtual campaign for international students stuck in Ireland for the holidays.

Student nurses and midwives deserve more than a round of applause

December 9, 2020

The Government voted against paying student nurses and midwives working through the pandemic leaving them feeling furious and betrayed.

Will people be able to continue working from home post Covid-19?

December 9, 2020

EU survey shows that Ireland has the second highest number of employees working from home in Europe due to Covid-19. It is difficult to know if people will return to their office jobs as working from home seems to be as effective as working in an office.

The IUA say student experience is a priority for universities in semester two

December 9, 2020

In a statement, the Irish Universities Association (IUA) said that universities are conscious of the uncertainty students are facing and have therefore planned to begin semester two of the academic year predominantly online.

ISSU calls for clarity on future of 2021 State Exams

December 9, 2020

The Irish Second-Level Students’ Union (ISSU) has called for “certain clarity” on what will happen with the Leaving Cert exams in 2021.

Features

It’s been tutu long for the ballet students in Ruth Shine’s School of Dance

December 9, 2020

Ruth Shine and her dance school have been faced with new challenges and obstacles as a result of the current pandemic.

“It’s a Brothel. I’ll end you.”

November 25, 2020

Ireland has a long negative history when it comes to sex, sexuality, the body, and women.

Graduating from university during a pandemic

November 25, 2020

Every autumn, Dublin City University graduands, their families and DCU faulty, gather at the Helix to attend the annual graduation ceremonies and celebrate one of the most rewarding days of a student’s educational career.

First responders facing severe mental health issues over pandemic, according to DCU study

November 25, 2020

A new report from DCU found that first responders are facing increasing levels of mental health issues due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Publicans say reopening just for the Christmas period is not sustainable

November 25, 2020

A series of videos made by pubs around the country showed the range of people that rely on working in pubs. From students who are now unable to start a Master’s degree to head chefs dressed in construction worker gear.

Festive flights will ruin progress

November 25, 2020

A good Christmas this year could mean a Christmas with lost loved ones next year.

The degree of shame that comes with contracting Covid-19

November 25, 2020

The blurred lines in what’s considered to be an essential journey has skewed my ability to understand why exactly I would feel guilt or shame for contracting the virus, and subsequently spreading it

Colleges have been urged to increase on-campus activity to avoid drop-outs

November 25, 2020

The Department of Higher Education has begun talks with third level institutions in an attempt to stop first year students dropping out.

Job figures show that one in four under the age of 25 on PUP are full time students

November 25, 2020

According to the Central Statistics Office, those receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) stood at 20.2 per cent in October, an increase from under 15 per cent in September.

An phaindéim trí Gaeilge: Database of Irish Covid-19 terminology launched at DCU

November 25, 2020

A new collection of Irish language phrases surrounding the subject of coronavirus has recently been launched by researchers at DCU.

Student accommodation to be used as short term stay for tourists and other renters

November 11, 2020

Some 1,600 student accommodation in Dublin City Centre will be used by tourists and other renters for short-stay rental after a deal was struck with Dublin City Council.

Dublin nightlife will struggle post-Covid

November 11, 2020

Going out for dinner is a distant memory. Walking up to the bar and having a chat with a friend you haven’t seen in a while is no longer viable. Making new friends and meeting new people on a night out is not encouraged.

DCU announce online learning will continue into semester 2

November 11, 2020

DCU has announced that the university’s second semester will be held through online learning with the exception of essential laboratories, practical classes and skills-based learning sessions.

The HSE ordered nearly €7.5m of defective ViraPro hand sanitiser that has been recalled

November 11, 2020

More than 50 sanitising products were recalled, meaning some schools were forced to close early on Friday as they had insufficient amounts of safe sanitiser.

Teacher’s union want a faster Covid-19 testing and tracing turnaround

November 11, 2020

The Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) have said there needs to be “substantial progress” on safety issues in schools to avoid industrial action.

Curbing the “maskne” epidemic

November 11, 2020

From online searches for banana bread recipes soaring in March, to people grappling with the newly coined phrase “the new normal”, we appear increasingly receptive to these new Covid-19 formulations. “Maskne”, however, was not embraced in the same welcoming manner.

Covid-19

#CantGetHome: the initiative to help international students cope with staying in Ireland

Student nurses and midwives deserve more than a round of applause

Will people be able to continue working from home post Covid-19?

The IUA say student experience is a priority for universities in semester two

ISSU calls for clarity on future of 2021 State Exams

It’s been tutu long for the ballet students in Ruth Shine’s School of Dance

“It’s a Brothel. I’ll end you.”

Graduating from university during a pandemic

First responders facing severe mental health issues over pandemic, according to DCU study

Publicans say reopening just for the Christmas period is not sustainable

Festive flights will ruin progress

The degree of shame that comes with contracting Covid-19

Colleges have been urged to increase on-campus activity to avoid drop-outs

Job figures show that one in four under the age of 25 on PUP are full time students

An phaindéim trí Gaeilge: Database of Irish Covid-19 terminology launched at DCU

Student accommodation to be used as short term stay for tourists and other renters

Dublin nightlife will struggle post-Covid

DCU announce online learning will continue into semester 2

The HSE ordered nearly €7.5m of defective ViraPro hand sanitiser that has been recalled

Teacher’s union want a faster Covid-19 testing and tracing turnaround

Curbing the “maskne” epidemic

Dark days and dark minds – gym owners protest closures under Level 5

What prospective students can expect at the DCU Virtual Open Day this month

Trinity College spend over €4,500 on upgrades to hand sanitisation stations

Irish National Teacher’s Organisation demands action from Government to help schools stay safe