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Keeping students safe amid rising reports of spiking cases

November 10, 2021

According to the HSE, drugs such as GHB are undetectable in blood within six to eight hours and in urine within 12 to 18.

Juggling the costs: How to save sustainably in third level

October 13, 2021

Dean O’Reilly, Vice President of Wellbeing in the DCU Students’ Union gave some advice on ways to keep students “from slipping under the line”.

Success for Shepherd as deportation order extended

October 31, 2018

The deportation order against DCU student Shepherd Machaya was extended by the Department of Justice and Equality until February 5th, 2019.

DCU calls for regulation of student accommodation sector

April 4, 2018

DCU are calling on policy makers to regulate “the escalating and uncontrolled pricing” of the student housing sector.

Cody Byrne SU spread

April 19, 2017

From organising protests against rising college fees to battling Hazelwood student apartments over rent and deposits, Byrne says that he has had a very busy term.

Education and Placement: Manus McLoughlin on pre-xmas exams, INTRA and placement wellbeing

April 3, 2016

Students on placement will have a representative in the Students’ Union after the role of VP for Education and Placement is introduced from next year. Manus McLoughlin, third year primary school teaching student is aiming

DCU faces Yik Yak bullying problem

February 10, 2016

Yik Yak app sees spike in online bullying in DCU, Katie O’Neill reports.

Amber flag, boost to mental health week

October 14, 2015

The week began with Eve Kerton, last years Welfare Officer, raising the Amber Flag in The Hub on Monday. The Amber Flag is an initiative organised by suicide aware who’s main goal is to promote a culture of positive mental health in the education system and among other organisations.

Two referenda set for November

October 14, 2015

A referendum will be held in November asking students to vote on a proposed change to the DCU constitution that will allow for the creation of a new Students’ Union

Merger of DCU, St.Pats’ and Mater Dei will see shake up of SU structure

October 29, 2014

In September 2016, DCU, St. Patrick’s College, and Mater Dei Institute of Education will merge to form a new and expanded DCU.

Negative attitudes towards elections need to eliminated

April 2, 2014

Sean Cassidy reflects on how students engaged with candidates in last week’s Students’ Union elections.

Number of students interested in running for SU elections this year “unbelievable”

March 19, 2014

This academic year has seen a rise in the number of students interested in running for a position in the SU elections.

Engage with candidates and vote in SU elections

March 19, 2014

Sean Cassidy on why it’s important for every DCU student to engage with the candidates in the upcoming SU elections and use their vote.

Students encouraged to open up after death of DCU student

February 20, 2014

DCU Students’ Union and the chaplains of the Interfaith Centre are encouraging students to open up about their grief as DCU student is laid to rest.

Student health under spotlight this semester

February 19, 2014

Tackling mental health issues is high on the agenda this semester for DCU’s Health Promotion Officer.

Referendum on USI re-affiliation announced

February 19, 2014

Students urged to get to know both sides of the debate before making an informed decision at the USI re-affiliation referendum.

SU secures discount on healthy food and student gym membership

February 19, 2014

Discounts have been introduced on fresh vegetable boxes in a bid to get DCU students to eat healthier.

Colleges close as weather worsens

February 12, 2014

A red weather alert for Connacht, Munster and Leinster affected a number of colleges today

DCU Students’ Union: A lot done, a lot more to do

December 18, 2013

As the end of the first semester approaches, Opinions Editor Sean Cassidy reflects on the work done by DCU Students’ Union so far this year.

SU aims to double money donated to charity

December 4, 2013

Community Week at DCU kick-starts fundraising activities for this year’s chosen charities, as reports Leandro Pondoc.

Students annoyed with cost of healthy food in DCU

November 20, 2013

DCU students have complained about the cost of healthy food served on campus in comparison to fat-laden foods such as goujons and chips.

Students suffering with mental health issues urged to speak out

November 20, 2013

The founder of Headstrong has urged DCU students struggling with mental health issues to confront their problems and speak out, as Suzanne Cooper reports.

DCU budgetary cuts lead to increase in doctors fee

November 6, 2013

Budget cuts in DCU are the reason behind the 100% increase in the on-campus doctor fee, with SU President Aaron Clogher saying the Health Service in DCU isn’t funded as much as they should be.

Current SU executive must reflect on past failures

October 23, 2013

Opinions Editor Sean Cassidy calls on the Students’ Union Executive to reflect on the failures of previous SU executives and start acting on the democratic decisions made by DCU students.

DCU SU organising student discount cards

July 6, 2013

DCU SU has said that they will be organising a student discount card this coming academic year. Companies involved are yet to be confirmed.