Covid-19 Archives – The College View

LGBTI+ youth feeling isolated from support networks during Covid-19

June 21, 2020

A survey by BelongTo reported high levels of LGBTI+ youth struggling with self-harm and suicide ideation. The survey titled: LGBTI+ Life in Lockdown, was carried out to understand what life is like for LGBTI+ youth

Guinness PRO14 to restart in August

June 21, 2020

A selected target date, August 22nd has been announced for the Guinness PRO14 2019/20 season to restart across all five competing territories.

From receptionist to covid officer

June 21, 2020

Stay indoors. Completely avoid contact with other people. Use a separate toilet to people in your household.

Students and young people struggle to get part-time jobs due to Covid-19

June 21, 2020

Last year 63% of students had part-time jobs, however only 36% are expected to have a job in the next academic year as less business are hiring.

GAA release its safe return to Gaelic games plan

June 21, 2020

The GAA has released its Safe Return to Gaelic Games plan for the coming weeks ahead, with inter-county action not resuming until October.

Incoming university students are worried about how Covid-19 will affect their education

June 21, 2020

The uncertainty on what lies ahead for incoming first year college students is poignant with only three months left until they start third level education.

Premier League restarts after four month delay due to Covid-19

June 17, 2020

The Premier League returned to action today, June 17, after a lengthy delay of the season since early March due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Residents near UCC urge Gardaí to crack down on “student parties” amid tension

June 10, 2020

Frustrated residents living near University College Cork (UCC) continue to speak out against what they claim are parties being held in violation of Covid-19 restrictions, following a confrontation with students renting in the area.

DCU announces plans for the delivery of programmes in the 2020/2021 academic year

May 16, 2020

DCU announced on Friday that there will be a combination of both online and face-to-face classes for the coming 2020/2021 academic year.

DCU new academic year plan revises academic calendar, programme structures and campus activities

May 1, 2020

DCU released a statement to confirm that they are “planning for dual-mode delivery of teaching, involving both online and face-to-face delivery as appropriate.

USI call for student accommodation refunds

April 15, 2020

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) are teaming up with UpLift Ireland to petition for purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) to refund those who were forced to return home due to Covid-19.

Almost half of leaving certificate students want the exams cancelled

April 15, 2020

While almost half of Leaving Cert students want their exams cancelled, it is becoming increasingly likely that the Leaving Cert will be rescheduled for later in the summer.

Irish studies find that Vitamin D can help fight Covid-19

April 15, 2020

The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) has found that the intake of Vitamin D may boost resistance to Covid-19 or reduce the severity of the illness in those already infected.

COVID-19 pandemic has major effect on the Irish drug trade

April 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on the Irish drug trade, ultimately decimating the cocaine industry but increasing demand for cannabis, according to Gardaí and community officers.

Editorial: We will meet again

April 15, 2020

However we are doing this to protect the most vulnerable. Every time I get frustrated about being stuck at home or I’m tempted to go out and meet friends I think of my three grandparents. I am doing this for them, we are all doing this for them.

Childline experiences a large increase in calls amid Covid-19 Crisis

April 15, 2020

The number of children calling Childline has increased by over 20 per cent in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak in Ireland as schools and childcare facilities have been closed.

Over 117 million children at risk of missing measles vaccine

April 15, 2020

Over 117 million children are at risk of missing the measles vaccine due to COVID-19, UN agencies warn. As coronavirus sends many nations into lockdown, children all over the world are in danger of missing life-saving shots.

Student nurses will be paid for frontline work during Covid-19 pandemic

April 15, 2020

Student nurses around the country will now be paid for shifts carried out during the coronavirus outbreak.

Bingo Loco raises €30,000 for Pieta House

April 15, 2020

The Bingo Loco Live Stream returned to living rooms across the country last Saturday raising over €30,000 for Pieta House in their second virtual Bingo rave.

DCU “No Detriment” petition reaches over 3,000 signatures

April 15, 2020

More than 3,300 DCU students have signed a petition online safeguarding a “No Detriment” policy for third level students.

From part time job to front-line position

April 14, 2020

“Hand sanitising stations and boxes of rubber gloves at the entrances of supermarkets serve as a constant reminder of how the local supermarket could potentially become a high health risk to workers and customers alike, if the necessary precautions are not undertaken”

DCU Drama tries to cope with the global pandemic

April 13, 2020

Following the closure of all universities as a reult of the COVID-19 crisis, DCU Drama have indefinitely postpone their four shows; the contemporary show ‘The Graduate’, the member production ‘Aftermath’, the open rehearsal for Musical Theatre Intervarsities ‘ Fosse/Verdon’ and the musical ‘RENT.’

Irish brands that are combating the Coronavirus pandemic

April 13, 2020

A number of Irish companies are donating food to our frontline workers or vulnerable people forced to cocoon. Fulfil Nutrition who make the Fulfil protein bars have donated 16,000 bars to help “fuel the frontline” as well as giving generously to some influencers’ giveaways.

DCU has begun producing Personal Protection Equipment for frontline medical staff

April 4, 2020

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) has been in high demand in Ireland due to the recent coronavirus pandemic.

Students studying abroad forced to come home due to Covid-19

April 1, 2020

DCU students studying abroad were advised to return to Ireland amid the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic.