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DCU funded millions to tackle fake news

November 14, 2018

DCU’s FuJo Institute was funded by the European Commission to tackle disinformation spread online specifically on social media.

Paralysed patients walk again after electrical stimulation

November 14, 2018

Neuroscientists were successful in getting paralysed patients walking again after using electrical stimulation on the spine.

Medical professionals warn that there will be a record number of patients on trolleys this winter

November 14, 2018

There will be a record of patients on trolleys this winter warns the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) as hospitals wait until Spring to receive more beds.

DCU paves the future in artificial intelligence

November 14, 2018

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a phrase that has been around over 50 years but only now is it taking precedence all over the world.

DCUSU don’t believe consent classes should be mandatory

November 14, 2018

DCU SU Vice President for welfare and equality does not believe in making consent workshops mandatory as it goes against the meaning of consent.

DCU rolls out all the stops on the new Monopoly board

November 14, 2018

DCU has made it onto the Dublin Edition of the Monopoly board, the only university in Dublin to do so.

Glasnevin children design series of science books

November 14, 2018

Three primary school children from Glasnevin helped design a children’s science books in an effort to make science more understandable for younger ages.

Bless me Father, for I have sinned

November 14, 2018

On October 26th, Irish citizens voted to remove blasphemy from article 40 of the Constitution. This means that the government will revoke the law which made it illegal to say something that is offensive to

The return of the white Celtic Tiger

November 14, 2018

The use of party drugs is as rampant as it was during the boom years.

DCU reconsiders its relationship with Saudi Arabian university after murder of journalist

November 14, 2018

DCU is reconsidering its relationship with a Saudi Arabian university after journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered last October.

Trinity Sport leak scholarship applicants’ personal information

November 14, 2018

The breached data is undergoing deletion, and according to Head of Trinity Sport Michelle Tanner, a report will be sent to the Data Protection Commission – a mandatory action as of May 25th this year, when the EU GDPR came into effect.

DCUSU held a Nurses Appreciation Day during reading week

November 14, 2018

DCUSU held a Nurses Appreciation Day on the Thursday of reading week as part of their aims to make reading week easier on those who don’t get one.

DCU settles High Court Case against university authorities

November 14, 2018

DCU student settled a High court case over a decison by the college to exclude him from his course because of alleged inappropriate behaviour.

Na Fianna hold their ground while Home Farm goes under construction for the new MetroLink

November 14, 2018

Construction for the MetroLink on Na Fianna GAA pitch will not go ahead after the idea was met with opposition from club members and local residents.

From a warzone to a classroom

November 14, 2018

Direct privision not only dominates headlines, but divides public opinion.

DCU student recieves suspended sentence for drug posession

November 14, 2018

DCU student sentenced to one year fully suspended for 12 months after being in posession of thousands of euro worth of illegal drugs.

Number of DCU students expelled for plagiarism decreases

November 14, 2018

Number of DCU students getting expelled for plagiarism has decreased compared with recent years. The figures for 2018 are still unkown.

Funds up to €125,000 will be used to recruit a new DCU President following the end of Professor Brian MacCraith tenure

November 14, 2018

Approximately €125,000 has been allocated for finding a new President of DCU once current President Professor Brian MacCraith’s tenure ends in 2020.

Irish patients will not be given medicinal cannabis until government find quality assured supplier

November 14, 2018

Finding a quality assured cannabis provider is causing a delay for specific patients receiving treatment under the medicinal access programme.

DCUSU pull no punches on Mike Tyson’s talk in the Helix

November 14, 2018

DCU Students’ Union espressed concern over the recent presence of convicted rapist Mike Tyson on campus. The heavyweight champion gave a talk in The Helix at the start of November.

Freedom of speech for public figures on college campuses

November 14, 2018

The question of controversial figures being permitted to speak on college campuses has continued cropping up as society continues to ask what is more important: free speech or safe spaces?

The importance of public intellectuals

November 14, 2018

In a society where one of the world’s most powerful leaders is an egotistical narcissist, the importance of public intellectuals and social commentary has never been greater.

DCU to introduce MA in Choral Studies

November 14, 2018

“Ireland is absolutely buzzing with choirs at the moment, and we hope to provide a great course for conductors and composers to upskill and get all the expertise and background knowledge to give them confidence in their art,” said Blunnie.

Dublin public transport must be addressed

November 14, 2018

What makes a city? Some may argue that if a larger town has a cathedral, it’s a city. In the modern day, there are many elements to a city, not just a larger church –

Is a second chance one too many?

November 14, 2018

Do the public forgive celebrities for the crimes they have committed, or do they simply forget?