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Dublin City University and University of Limerick are among Irish universities offering students short term renting on campus

August 22, 2020

A number of colleges and universities across Ireland are planning to offer short-term rentals to students who will be completing the majority of their studies for the next academic year online.

DCU collaborate on new strategy to tackle Covid-19 outbreaks

August 20, 2020

The Green Zone Strategy is a possible new approach to help tackle the new wave of Covid-19 outbreaks, according to a report released August 11, conducted by a collaboration of Irish and international experts.

Online learning is the next test for university students

August 18, 2020

The summer of strange and unprecedented times, staycations and contact tracing begins to draw to a close. The start of an academic year like no other is no longer a far off deadline in the

Students struggle to get the most from their Intra placements during Covid-19

July 21, 2020

For many students Integrated Training (Intra) is their first experience into the world of work of their chosen profession. It can create opportunities for final year students and for some students Intra placement results in

DCU hosts its first ever virtual open day

June 30, 2020

DCU’s first ever virtual open day took place last week and attracted over 13,000 visitors coming from 23 different countries.

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.

DCU start-up OpinionX reaches the finals of Business Plan Competition

April 15, 2020

DCU start-up OpinionX is among the 12 finalists in the Ireland Funds Business Plan Competition.

Researchers investigate link between childhood trauma and road collision trauma

April 15, 2020

Researchers from DCU and NUIG collaborate on a study to investigate the link between childhood trauma and road collision trauma.

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.

Student’s Unions across Ireland are fighting against gender based violence

April 14, 2020

Student Unions across Ireland have been campaigning against gender based violence and educating students on how to prevent it, in hope of creating a zero tolerance culture against sexual violence and harassment, both on and off campus.

Final year students deserve clarity and a “no detriment” policy would provide that

April 14, 2020

College students have suddenly been stripped of everything that makes university such a valuable experience, and one that we pay good money for.

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.

Criticising China could slow down the battle against Coronavirus

April 1, 2020

American public health officials and national security advisors have warned that repeated criticism of China on the behalf Donald Trump administration’s could lead to China being hesitant to share their information on the virus.

NAMA makes 12 million profit

April 1, 2020

The National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) has turned a 12 million euro profit for the third quarter of 2019, making almost 60 million euro in the first nine months of 2019.

DCU launch at-home study toolkit

April 1, 2020

DCU’s Student Support and Development faculty have launched an at-home study toolkit in response to many students being housebound over the next few weeks as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Scientists study the biological effects of racism

April 1, 2020

Racism is linked to the wear and tear of the body due to chronic stress, new research concludes. Scientists have found that racial discrimination is linked to allostatic load among African American women. Allostatic load refers to the long-term effects of continued exposure to chronic stress on the body