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DCU to provide free sanitary products to students

November 10, 2021

“Period poverty affects more women in our communities than we realise…it is ridiculous that period poverty exists in Ireland in this day and age it is so wrong that in 2021 people are thanking you for getting them pads,”Claire Hunt from Period Poverty Ireland said.

“Rising above the influence”- Gardaí warn students to dangers of drugs

October 13, 2021

As universities open once more and college life returns to normal, An Garda Síochána have launched their “Rise above the influence” campaign. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness, particularly among first year students,

DCU sees significant drop in students running for election

March 22, 2017

The number of candidates running for Student Union positions in Dublin City University has decreased by 37.5 per cent this year and over half of the positions are uncontested.

Overview: SU President

March 21, 2017

Voting opened today in DCU for the election of the new Students’ Union representatives. Five candidates are running for the position of President, with each offering very different ideas and plans.

VP Engagement and Development candidate, Siobhán McTague: Volunteering, class reps and the Open Badge system

March 20, 2017

One of two candidates for the role of VP Engagement and Development this year, Siobhán McTague, is the prime example of a multi-campus goer in Dublin City University. Having studied Irish on All Hallows Campus and Irish and Media Studies on Glasnevin Campus, Siobhán understands that each campus has a different spirit.

DCUSU Presidential Candidate Niall Behan: TEFL courses, daytime activities and fostering a DCU community

March 19, 2017

Niall Behan is a final year finance student, the current Business Faculty Rep and is one of five candidates running to be the next DCU SU President.

DCUSU Presidential candidate Ricardo Valdes-Bango Curell: Greater engagement, transparency and a more professional Union

March 17, 2017

Ricardo Valdes Bango-Curell is currently completing a PhD in biotechnology, is originally from Barcelona, Spain and is running for the position of President of the DCU Students’ Union.

DCUSU Presidential candidate James Rooney: On bringing campuses together, extended library hours and a new job expo

March 17, 2017

James Rooney is a final year Education student, a monthly platelet donor, a member of the Reserve Defence Forces and one of five candidates running to become this year’s Students’ Union President.

Second round of Hustings take place on Glasnevin campus

March 10, 2017

Candidates introduced themselves, outlined the main points of their manifestos and took questions from the floor.

Empowerment campaign encourages female participation in politics

March 8, 2017

DCU’s Students’ Union ran its first Empowerment Week in conjunction with the nominations for the SU Elections, opening on Tuesday.

Body acceptance at forefront of latest SU campaign

February 22, 2017

DCU’s Student Union held events from Monday the 13th of February to Thursday the 16th of February in honour of Body and Soul week.

Emergency CRC puts referendums on hold

November 22, 2016

An emergency meeting of CRC took place last Thursday because of conflict over constitutional changes

Conflict at CRC over constitutional change

November 16, 2016

Last Wednesday’s CRC saw a heated debate over the proposed changes to the Students’ Union constitution.

DCU offers classes on safe intervention of sexual assault

October 26, 2016

A total of 45 students have enrolled in an 8-week Bystander Intervention program that Welfare Officer Cody Byrne says will teach participants how to safely intervene in situations which may escalate into sexual assaults.

Over 600 DCU students march in support of publicly funded education

October 20, 2016

Thousands of students marched in protest of student fees last Wednesday in Dublin

VP Education and Placement: Manus Mc Loughlin on embracing the challenge of the role

September 28, 2016

Manus McLoughlin talks about his plans as the new VP for Education and Placement on the DCU Students Union

Clubs and Socs week relocates to DCU sports centre

September 28, 2016

DCU’s annual clubs and socs week relocates to the sports centre and St Pats campus

Dublin Bus strikes threaten to disrupt students commuting to college

September 28, 2016

Dublin Bus drivers will strike for an additional 11 days in October following an eight-day strike in September.

Education and Placement: Stephen Rixon on INTRA reform, financial aid and CRC

April 3, 2016

Stephen Rixon is a final year Bachelor of Education student running for the new position of Vice President for Education and Placement. He is the current societies officer in St Pats. This role will be

SU deliver on Irish-speaking accommodation

February 24, 2016

It has been agreed that Campus Residences LTD. will set aside apartments on campus for Irish-speaking students.

Referendum passed but sabbats split on changes

November 18, 2015

Some 85 per cent of DCU students voted to amend the DCUSU constitution to facilitate the change in the current SU structure to allow for the amalgamation of the DCU, St. Pat’s, Mater Dei and the Church of Ireland College of Education Students’ Unions.

DCU SU

DCU to provide free sanitary products to students

“Rising above the influence”- Gardaí warn students to dangers of drugs

DCU sees significant drop in students running for election

Overview: SU President

VP Engagement and Development candidate, Siobhán McTague: Volunteering, class reps and the Open Badge system

DCUSU Presidential Candidate Niall Behan: TEFL courses, daytime activities and fostering a DCU community

DCUSU Presidential candidate Ricardo Valdes-Bango Curell: Greater engagement, transparency and a more professional Union

DCUSU Presidential candidate James Rooney: On bringing campuses together, extended library hours and a new job expo

Second round of Hustings take place on Glasnevin campus

Empowerment campaign encourages female participation in politics

Body acceptance at forefront of latest SU campaign

Emergency CRC puts referendums on hold

Conflict at CRC over constitutional change

Over 600 DCU students march in support of publicly funded education

VP Education and Placement: Manus Mc Loughlin on embracing the challenge of the role

Clubs and Socs week relocates to DCU sports centre

Dublin Bus strikes threaten to disrupt students commuting to college

Education and Placement: Stephen Rixon on INTRA reform, financial aid and CRC

SU deliver on Irish-speaking accommodation

Referendum passed but sabbats split on changes

USI National Congress kicks off in Athlone

Results: Part-time positions filled as Socs Officer proves to be a close race

Education: Ryan on merging with St Pats, CRC, and the Irish question

SU host Diversity Week