Covid-19 Archives – The College View

DCU announce reopening plans as college presidents urge students to get vaccinated

August 29, 2021

This week Dublin City University announced their reopening plans to incoming and continuing undergraduate and master students. Continuing undergraduate students and master programmes will begin on the 20th of September, while incoming first year undergraduates

Ógra Fianna Fáil call on Leo Varadkar to resign following “Merrion-gate”

August 12, 2021

Ógra Fianna Fáil has called on the Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar, to resign for “undermining the integrity of public institutions” by attending an event at the Merrion Hotel in July.

Mixed emotions in political youth wings and hospitality following turbulent week of Covid announcements

July 14, 2021

This past week has undoubtedly been one of the most hectic weeks in this Covid-19 pandemic, following announcements about indoor hospitality and vaccinating younger people. First, on Monday, speaking in a lunch-time address to the

Academic and non-academic life expected to resume on campus next year

June 13, 2021

Simon Harris, Minister for Further and Higher Education, said last week that he expects that both staff and students will be back on campus for the next academic year. A new plan is being finalised

Daire Keogh – A year in DCU

April 21, 2021

When asked about the trials and tribulations of his first year as president of DCU during a global pandemic, Keogh jokes: “There’s the famous line in the movie Airplane!, ‘What a time to give up the cigarettes’.

To travel or not to travel, that is the question

April 14, 2021

“The plane was the normal standard of not clean. Bathrooms as per usual weren’t clean.”

In a world of uncertainty- a call for unity rings clear.

April 14, 2021

“This was poignant for me when I met people from Ireland and we discussed a bit of Northern Ireland’s turbulent story so far.”

Frontline workers abandoned in the newly scheduled vaccine rollout.

April 14, 2021

Teachers, SNAs and the Gardaí will continue to lobby the government in their fight for frontline vaccination priority.

The pandemic has become the Government’s scapegoat for accountability on situations in Direct Provision centres.

April 14, 2021

The publication of the White Paper acts as an ambitious diversion strategy to the ongoing, daily issues faced by asylum seekers and refugees.

“It’s a Brothel. I’ll end you.”

April 14, 2021

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

The rise of hiking culture and a guide to joining in

April 14, 2021

With a new wave of national restrictions recently eased, a wealth of hiking opportunities becomes available. Take it as your informal invitation to explore the trails, walks and routes you’ve ‘been meaning to get around to’.

Rapid antigen testing may be used to allow for on-campus learning

April 14, 2021

Minister Simon Harris announced last week that rapid antigen Covid-19 testing will be trialed at 4 universities and could enable a return to third-level education in autumn.

Empty houses, isolation and guilt: the reality for student nurses during Covid-19

April 13, 2021

Jamie Mc Carron speaks to the pandemic’s student nurses, struggling with troubling memories, isolation and a constant fear of infection.

Students who refuse the vaccine will be banned from clinical placements

April 13, 2021

The HSE has made the decision that students who refuse to be vaccinated will not be allowed to take up clinical placement.

From part time job to front-line position

April 12, 2021

In unprecedented and often scary times, the bravery of ordinary members of our society has become a source of light and hope in a world dominated by bleak news bulletins and stark health warnings.

I took the plunge, will you?

March 26, 2021

Record numbers in Ireland took up the activity in 2020, and the popularity of sea swimming continues to grow. So, what do you need to know about sea swimming?

College students working as essential workers want to be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccines

March 24, 2021

College students who have been working as essential workers during the pandemic believe all essential workers should be moved up on the list of priority to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

College students are left behind by Living with Covid plan

March 24, 2021

Although the Government cannot answer and accommodate for every single matter, it is imperative that they ensure that every student is looked after, is happy and is not suffering during this hard time.

Students look back on one year of online learning

March 24, 2021

This month marks a year since students across Ireland began online learning. We all thought we were getting two weeks off college; little did we realise that if we fast forward to 2021, we would still be in the same situation.

How the pandemic has affected women’s sports

March 24, 2021

There have always been clear barriers for women in sport compared to the men’s games, but the impacts of the global pandemic have exposed these issues further.

Covid one year on – students reflect on another St Patrick’s Day in lockdown

March 21, 2021

Students are disappointed with the underwhelming St. Patrick’s Day they faced this year.

Seán Smyth – Candidate for DCUSU President

March 19, 2021

Final year B.Ed. student Seán Smyth is hoping to lead DCU in the next academic year and deliver “the best student-experience possible.”

DCU libraries re-open Covid-friendly study spaces

March 4, 2021

The library will be open with study spaces available from Monday, March 8 onward.

Hayley Williams shines through the quiet moments on her new album

February 24, 2021

Hayley Williams latest album, FLOWERS for VASES / descansos, is a dark venture into folk music, led by mainly guitar and piano ballads with hardly a drum throughout.

Summer’s unheard song – 2021’s concerts and festivals look unlikely to happen

February 24, 2021

COVID-19 doesn’t look like it will be going away anytime soon but what does this mean for music festivals and concerts in 2021.