DCUSU Archives – The College View

The “Bully” blocker: Christine O’Mahony claims DCUSU colleagues bullied her

April 3, 2023

VP O’Mahony made claims to The College View and on her social media that she was the subject of bullying during her time on the DCUSU.

DCU votes for NUIG’s Gujulla to be USI President

March 22, 2023

Sai Gujulla of NUI Galway has been chosen by DCU students to be the next President of the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). The vote was opened last night following the hustings of candidates

2023 DCU Students’ Union USI Hustings – Live Updates

March 21, 2023

DCUSU should stay in the USI

February 21, 2023

In addition to going to the polls to vote in the Student Union election this Tuesday and Wednesday, DCU students will also have to decide on whether or not the Student Union will continue its

Should DCUSU consider leaving the USI?

February 21, 2023

This Tuesday and Wednesday, DCU students will be asked whether the DCU Students Union should remain members of the wider Union of Students Ireland (USI). Those in support of DCUSU remaining as members of the

DCU Votes 2023: Voting Day 1 Live Updates

February 21, 2023

DCUSU Elections 2023: One day until voting

February 20, 2023

One day until voting begins! Watch this space for live updates!

Compliments, Contradictions and Campaigns – DCUSU Presidential Election Kicks Off

February 13, 2023

In the first event of the DCUSU Presidential Elections, incumbent Thomas O’Dowd and Brandon Perry laid out their platforms.

DCU students stage Walk-Out to protest the cost of living

October 13, 2022

Dublin City University students protested in a planned walk-out at 11:11 this morning. The protesters demanded accessible higher education, additional renters rights and that minimum wage be increased to the living wage. The demonstration, supported

DCUSU “disappointed” that Budget 2023 “does not go far enough”

October 12, 2022

DCU Students Union has welcomed “short term initial initiatives” from Budget 2023, but said it does not go far enough. In a statement posted on social media, the Union said they were disappointed with the

DCUSU condemns removal of Wiley eBooks from University libraries

September 28, 2022

DCU Students’ Union has said they condemn the decision of Wiley, an educational publishing company, to revoke access to over 1300 of their eBooks from university libraries across the country, including DCU. These books, according

Ag Filleadh ar ais chuig DCU

September 28, 2022

Fáilte chuig DCU. Ag tosnú san ollscoil… rud mór atá i gceist, céim mhór sa saol, céim rí-imeaglach í chomh maith. Sa phíosa thíos rachaidh mé trí na hachmhainní atá ar fáil duit agus conas

DCU Refugee Week kicks off

March 15, 2022

A film about children living in direct provisiom titled ‘Direct Division’ was screened today in the U building as part of DCU’s Refugee Week.

Joy, tears, and a few nods.

February 18, 2022

At 9:45 last night, Nubar was buzzing! Candidates worked so hard for this day and nerves were high. The minimum number of votes for an election to go ahead lies at 1,953 overall votes. On

Sarah Behan: Safety and mental health come first

February 15, 2022

I feel like there’s a disconnect between people who haven’t come through the services and people like me who use them”. Sarah Behan is a final year English and Philosophy student in St Pats. Her

Face-to-face counselling, healthy living and trans-rights: Ronan Burke’s wellbeing campaign

February 15, 2022

Glasnevin native Burke hopes to bring a better sense of belonging to DCU students and “greater awareness of the amazing things the SU does behind the scenes.” Ronan Burke is a class rep for his

Ryan Doyle’s wellbeing campaign – Power naps, kickboxing & relationship clinics

February 15, 2022

“I think there’s a bit of a stigma behind it… it’s like ‘What are you doing?! Wake up!”

“I’m confident that I’m a strong candidate for the role” – Eoin Crossen, Candidate for VP Academic Life

February 15, 2022

This Student Union election season is turning out to be quite the interesting one, with four of the five full-time positions seeing only one candidate running for the role. The only exception is VP for

Colette Murphy -“I understand the issues students face and I want to help solve them”

February 15, 2022

Out of the five full-time positions, VP for Wellbeing is the only contest that actually has some proper competition. With four candidates for the job, it will be a more difficult choice for the student

DCU SU Executive voice concern that new internship “contravenes democracy” of Union

May 10, 2021

The Student Union Executive of DCU has issued a letter to DCU’s Office of Student Life expressing “severe concern” that a new paid internship position they will offer breaches the SU’s Constitution.

DCU class reps cast vote for USI executive elections

April 2, 2021

Class representatives across DCU cast their vote on Thursday for the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) executive elections.

DCU Student’s Union for 2021/22 academic year elected

March 25, 2021

Terence Rooney was elected President of DCUSU on the second count, receiving 1,908 votes and besting his two opponents Seán Smyth and Jack Callaghan.

DCU Amnesty Society and Feminist Society host Women’s Welfare Event

March 25, 2021

DCU Amnesty Society and Feminist Society hosted a virtual event to raise awareness of women’s welfare, the important discussions around sexual health that aren’t happening, and what life in university is like for young women.

DCUSU Hustings 2021 – Campus events, hybrid learning and support for nurses and teachers

March 23, 2021

Campus events, hybrid learning and support for student nurses and teachers. The points made by candidates for DCU Students’ Union (SU) 2021/22 mostly focused on supporting students through Covid-19 and beyond, and the hopeful return

Seán Smyth – Candidate for DCUSU President

March 19, 2021

Final year B.Ed. student Seán Smyth is hoping to lead DCU in the next academic year and deliver “the best student-experience possible.”