Covid-19 Archives – The College View

DCU’s second years reflect on their first year on campus

January 24, 2022

ar. Online learning was challenging for many, especially due to the fact that they couldn’t meet up with friends, couldn’t partake in social events in person or enjoy the “dream college experience”.

Ugandan schools reopen after over a year of closure

January 23, 2022

Schools in Uganda have reopened to students this week, ending the longest school disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic anywhere in the world.

What new Covid regulations have been introduced on campus?

January 21, 2022

After a full academic year, DCU returned to on campus teaching. In Semester one, there was a cap on how many could stay in a room, there was limited amount of night time events,windows had

Direct Provision residents at higher risk of Covid

December 4, 2021

Cases of the virus were 49% more common in Direct Provision than the general public during some stages of the pandemic.

Stress of the pandemic linked with changes in women’s reproductive health, new study finds

November 24, 2021

The 56 per cent of women who experienced such changes, included reports of heavier and more painful periods and missed periods, compared to pre-pandemic, the authors said, while 64 per cent of women reported worsening premenstrual symptoms (PMS).

Since the Beginning of the Pandemic, Misinformation Has Spread Like Wildfire

November 24, 2021

Since the pandemic began, misinformation has been spreading like wildfire. There were posts on social media claiming that the Covid19 variant was actually made in a lab in Wuhan and that the Chinese government ‘deliberately’

Trinity College Dublin fully reopening to students in November

November 10, 2021

Students in Trinity College Dublin are finally experiencing a reopening of facilities, and a return to full capacity lectures, labs and tutorials. Since November 1st, the city-centre campus has been welcoming back students for the

Naughty or nice: If you don’t get shopping early there may be nothing under your tree this Christmas

November 10, 2021

COVID-19, Brexit and hitches in supply chains have all contributed to a changing consumerism landscape, and by consequence, our Christmas 2021 wish lists might just become the collateral damage.

Maternity Restrictions are Immoral at this Point

November 10, 2021

We all understand the stress that the HSE has had to face throughout Covid-19, but to not allow a parent to see the birth of their child is immoral at this stage.

DCU Libraries opening at full capacity among changes to reopening of society

October 27, 2021

F ollowing a week of alterations to the Government’s reopening plan, and disappointments to some of the continuation of social distancing and mask wearing in most areas, some changes to the DCU experience will bring

Covid-19 has had major effects on the lives of substance abusers

October 27, 2021

Covid-19 has had a massive impact on everyone, but some people have been affected in more serious and harmful ways than others.

Ireland is facing a “cultural crisis” due to a lack of late-night creative spaces

October 27, 2021

So, what does the future hold then? Kitt accepts it is “hard to know what moves the needle of public perception” but the continued engagement with the government and the revolutionisation of our Licensing Laws are to be the first step of the ongoing dance that is the innovation of nightlife in Ireland.

Free Interrailing passes to be offered to Irish students from 2022

October 27, 2021

Interrailing is one of the most student-friendly ways to explore the world. It is much cheaper than flights or booking individual trains. On top of this you will also explore so much more and see so much more of Europe, saving money on transport fares.

Number of Covid outbreaks in schools dropped last week

October 13, 2021

The number of confirmed Covid-19 outbreaks in schools has seen a significant drop this week. According to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSPC) bulletin, there were a total of 10 outbreaks and 45 confirmed cases

3500 vaccines administered across third-level institutions during ‘Vaccination Week’

October 13, 2021

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed to The College View that 3500 people availed of Covid-19 vaccines as part of a week-long campaign to boost youth vaccination rates. ‘Vaccination Week’ was a campaign

“The Leaving Cert: Covid Edition.”

October 13, 2021

The Leaving Cert 2021 was as fair as it was expected. The ‘choice’ solution came as a shock to many, however, was it the only way that students could take exams in the height of a global pandemic?

Ireland’s Mental Health Crisis has Escalated to an Emergency Due to the Impact of Covid-19

October 13, 2021

Covid-19 arrived on Irish soil in early March 2020 and we are still living with the long-term effects of the pandemic 19 months later.

Caring for your pair is vital this Breast Cancer Awareness month

October 13, 2021

This pandemic-led hesitation is reflected in the number of mammograms carried out by the HSE’s BreastCheck screening programme falling by more than two-thirds in 2020, leading to the detection of 600 fewer breast cancers.

Covid-19 testing research is being carried out at four Irish universities

September 29, 2021

A clinical study named UniCoV will explore rapid testing in students and staff across four Irish universities to monitor and develop early warning systems of Covid-19 cases.

English language teaching schools warn of severe job losses due to restrictions

September 29, 2021

English language teaching schools have called on the government to loosen restrictions on the recruitment of students or risk the loss of 8,000 teaching jobs in the sector.

Adjusting back to the ‘old normal’ might be easy for some, but not for all

September 29, 2021

While we craved all the hallmarks of our normal lives with its foreign holidays and weekend getaways for 18 months, now that we can gradually reintroduce those aspects to our lives, many will experience what has been termed as post-pandemic anxiety.

DCU launch Ireland’s first course on ‘Long Covid’

September 29, 2021

A new ‘Post Covid Syndrome Rehabiliation’ course is being launched in DCU with the aim of helping medical professionals identify and treat ‘long Covid’ symptoms. It is the first course of its kind in Ireland

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