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New postgraduate representative elected

December 11, 2019

The DCU Postgrad officer bye-election will be taking place from 7am on the 3rd December to 10pm on the 4th December via loop. Two candidates are running for the part-time voluntary position on the Students’ Union executive.

DCUSU run three referendums before end of semester one

December 11, 2019

A referendum to decide whether or not DCU Students’ Union remains affiliated with the USI is set to be run on December 11th to 13th, alongside two others.

Protest held outside Department of Justice for sanctuary student Mehwish Saqib

November 13, 2019

DCU Students’ Union (SU) called on the Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan to prevent the deportation of DCU student Mehwish Saqib.

Number of class reps increase by almost 20 per cent

October 30, 2019

The number of elected class representatives grew by 18.77 per cent this year according to DCU’s Students’ Union (SU).

DCU student Mehwish Saqib facing deportation

October 2, 2019

DCU’s[/dropcap] Students’ Union (SU) urged the Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan to stop the deportation of Mehwish Saqib, a third year Early Childhood Education student.

DCU SU and Drama soc host DCU’s Festival of the Arts

October 2, 2019

DCU’s Festival of the Arts aimed to highlight the enrichment and culture that the arts can bring to university life. The festival included performances and showcases from eight different arts-based clubs and societies.

DCUSU year in review: VP for Welfare & Equality Aisling Fagan

April 17, 2019

VP for Welfare & Equality Aising Fagan said it “wasn’t feasible” for a part-time Accommodation Officer to be implemented this year.

DCUSU year in review: VP for Academic Affairs Callaghan Commons

April 17, 2019

Callaghan Commons, plans to build upon his “Don’t Drop out Drop in” campaign, as he enters his second year as Vice President of Academic Affairs.

DCUSU year in review: President Vito Moloney Burke

April 17, 2019

As DCU Students’ Union President Vito Moloney Burke’s time in office is coming to a close, The College View reflects on his year

DCUSU year in review: VP for Education & Placement Craig McHugh

April 17, 2019

McHugh took a very active role ensuring that student issues would not be ignored. Campaigning for Gaeltacht fees to be subsidised by the government was a big part of McHugh’s manifesto.

DCUSU’s “no smoking zones” referendum passes by a landslide

April 17, 2019

A referendum run by DCU Students’ Union to create ‘smoke-free’ zones on campus has passed, with over 1000 votes in favour.

DCUSU should stay linked to the USI

April 3, 2019

DCUSU President Vito Moloney Burke previously argued that the USI did not step up to the plate in campaigns they were running such as Shanowen Shakedown and Save Our Shepherd.

Criticise those running for positions of power

March 20, 2019

More criticism of SU candidates and officers should be vocalised about their proposals and how suited they are to the roles. If we all sit back and regard candidates as just students trying to do their best, however true this may be, a popularity contest can instead prevail.

Christine Farrell wins election for DCUSU President

March 7, 2019

Christine Farrell has won the DCU Students’ Union (SU) presidency election with 2,147 votes on March 7th.

Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty Representative: Caoimhe O’ Carroll

March 6, 2019

Caoimhe O’ Carroll is a first year Law and Society student running for the position of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty rep.

DCUSU Humanities and Social Science Rep Candidate Thomas Ward

March 6, 2019

After a year of vital student issues, Thomas Ward has watched as the student population has used their voices to enact change. He wants to do the exact same, taking issues such as mental health

DCUSU comes under fire at Emergency CRC

March 6, 2019

An Emergency Class Representative Council (CRC) voted to mandate the DCU Students’ Union Executive’s position on Union of Students in Ireland (USI) affiliation to be neutral, should a referendum be called.

VP for Welfare and Equality: Cian Conroy

March 6, 2019

Cian Conroy is a humanities student who is in the running for Vice President for Welfare and Equality. His aim for the position is to let students know that he is approachable and that no

Is DCU holding an anti-Semitic referendum?

March 6, 2019

Look, I don’t want to be hyperbolic. I’m not saying that that if we pass this referendum in DCU, the state of Israel will be overthrown in the morning.

Engagement and nationally funded education, McHugh runs for USI, following disaffiliation vote

March 6, 2019

DCU Students’ Union Vice President for Education and Placement, Craig McHugh has embarked on a campaign to become the USI’s next VP for the Dublin Region.

DCUSU Presidential Candidate: Christine Farrell

March 5, 2019

Final year Business Studies student Christine Farrell believes she can bring the voice of a “normal student” to the role of DCU Students’ Union President, should she be elected.

DCUSU and Sustainability Society paint the campus green

February 25, 2019

DCUSU and the Sustainable Living society promoted Green Week on campus last week.

USIXIT: Should I stay or should I go?

February 20, 2019

DCU Students’ Union sabbaticals and executives have voted to put the matter of affiliation with Union of Students in Ireland (USI) to referendum.

Menstruation education workshop held as part of KISS Week

February 20, 2019

Míosta is a project which began in September 2018. It was developed to educate people about menstruation, and to promote the use of alternative and reusable products for periods.

The ethical ambiguity of awareness challenges

February 20, 2019

In choosing this kind of challenge as opposed to handing your platforms over, there is a missed opportunity to share the spotlight with the people you’re trying to help and give a voice to. Share your platforms, pass the mic.