DCU SU Archives – Page 3 of 3

Zombie march fails to break record

November 6, 2013

Timing is said to have been a factor in the cancellation of a planned attemp at a record-breaking zombie march, which failed to attract a sufficient number of participants for the event to go ahead.

Half of SU budget will be spent on loss-making entertainment events

November 6, 2013

DCU’s SU President has defended the planned spending of fifty per cent of the Students’ Union budget for this academic year on loss-making entertainment events, as Sarah Bermingham reports.

Summer Ball eagerly anticipated

April 24, 2013

The entire HUB is set to open this week for DCU SU’s 2013 Summer Ball.

Science and Health Convenor 2012/2013: Sarah Flanagan

April 24, 2013

DCU SU’s Science and Health Convenor Sarah Flanagan on the secrets to being a successful student representative.

Computing and Engineering Convenor 2012/2013: David Cordial

April 24, 2013

Engineering and Computing Convenor David Cordial advises his incoming successor to interact more with class reps and reflects on his year in the role.

Clogher looking forward to taking president’s role

April 24, 2013

Outgoing DCU SU Education Officer Aaron Clogher is looking forward to taking on the role of President for the coming year and welcoming new first years to the university.

Niteline funding may be cut due to problems with the service

April 24, 2013

DCU SU look likely to cut funding to student listening centre ‘Niteline’ due to a lack of co-operation by the service with them. Could the subscription fee be put to better use on campus?

SU criticised for lack of RAG Week collaboration

March 20, 2013

A greater collaboration from DCU Students’ Union could have made the DCU SU RAG week an even bigger success, according to co-chairperson of RAG Soc SallyAnn Downes. The week, which ran from Monday March 11th,

USI President debates DCU affiliation

February 21, 2013

DCU would be tarnished by association with the Union of Students in Ireland, according to Chairperson of DCU Young Fine Gael Ryan Hunt. Hunt was speaking at the hustings for the referendum on affiliation with

DCU students encouraged to participate in national survey

February 20, 2013

A national student survey will roll out throughout all universities and Institutes of Technology next month. As part of the higher education strategy, it will be the first time colleges will be measured and analysed

Doherty joins SU Presidents in opposing amendments to University Act

February 6, 2013

DCU Students’ Union President, Paul Doherty has joined other SU Presidents in opposing Minister for Education, Ruairi Quinn’s plans to amend the Universities Act. In a joint statement Doherty, along with the Presidents of Trinity

“Don’t be that girl/lad” campaign launched

December 12, 2012

The Students’ Union launched their Alcohol Awareness campaign for the 2012/13 year on Monday, December 3rd. This year’s theme is “Don’t Be That Girl/Lad” and is targeting student drinkers who need friends to mind them

Convenors reports accepted by CRC

December 12, 2012

Two Students’ Union Convenors accused of breaching SU rules will remain in their positions after Class Rep Council decided not to bring impeachment proceedings against them. Business Convenor Neil Mulhern and Science and Health Convenor