DCUSU Archives – Page 2 of 5

Survey finds high satisfaction among Irish students

February 7, 2018

The recent Eurostudent survey will help the government to make decisions that will benefit Irish students, according to Minister for Higher Education.

Opt-In SU referendum petitions invalid

February 7, 2018

Referendums for an opt-in Students’ Union and a second vote on the college’s stance on abortion will not be going ahead, according to DCU Students’ Union president. The petition which called for a referendum was

DCUSU President makes personal speech on mental health

December 7, 2017

DCUSU President Niall Behan spoke about his personal experience with mental health and wellbeing after the death of his father in a speech to students in UMASS Boston. The speech at the ACUI conference was

Hubby McHubface among names for new student centre

November 29, 2017

The DCU Students’ Union want you to help them name the new student centre.

Schoolbag graveyard highlights student suicide

November 15, 2017

124 schoolbags, representing the average number of student deaths by suicide every year, were laid on the green in DCU Glasnevin to start Mental Health Week on Thursday 13th November. DCU Students’ Union collaborated with the

DCUSU President assaulted

November 8, 2017

DCUSU President Niall Behan was attacked while walking home from DCU to Glasnevin two weeks ago.

Wellness Wednesday and Hangover Hub debut at DCU

November 1, 2017

Wellness Wednesday events are in full swing in the Glasnevin Campus of DCU to encourage students to be in touch with their physical and mental health in college. Sorcha Murphy, the Chairperson of DCU’s Mental

DCUSU criticised for cultural appropriation on Instagram

October 23, 2017

DCUSU was criticised by students Saturday night after an Instagram story on the DCUSU official account showed two VPs dressed in long robes and keffiyeh head scarves. Podge Henry VP for Equality and Welfare has called an

15,000 march against loans scheme

October 11, 2017

“A student loan scheme will mean that the student contribution fee will increase to a minimum of five thousand euro a year,” warned USI President Michael Kerrigan when addressing the crowd of protesters in Dublin.

DCUSU hold Best Possible Start Week for new students

October 11, 2017

Best Possible Start Week was held in DCU last and run by Welfare Officer Podge Henry. Events were held throughout the week on both the Glasnevin and St. Pat’s campuses and were in conjunction with

UCD rejects petition to impeach SU President Katie Ascough

October 11, 2017

A petition by the University College Dublin student body to impeach current Students’ Union President Katie Ascough has been rejected by the union.

Plans to address Postgraduate Representation at 2018 Congress

September 27, 2017

The Union for Students in Ireland (USI) aims to increase the representation of postgraduate students in 2018.

USI Call for financial support for trainee teacher placement

September 27, 2017

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has launched a campaign with teachers’ unions to eliminate the costs for student teachers on class placements which is a mandatory aspect of their course.

Niall Behan SU Spread

September 27, 2017

DCU Student Union President Niall Behan hopes to cater to all DCU campuses and students equally during the second year since the amalgamation of the student unions from St. Patrick’s College and Mater Dei Institute

Niall Behan elected DCUSU President as election sees highest voter turnout in SU history

April 5, 2017

With the highest voter turnout in DCUSU history, the new DCU Students’ Union sabbatical team were announced in Nubar by Acting Returning Officer Andy Dunne, on March 23d.

National USI Congress sets agenda for next year and elects new officer board

April 5, 2017

Eight new officers were elected to the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) board last week at the annual USI Congress, who will spearhead policy and campaigns relating to students on a national level in the coming year.

DCUSU election results: Niall Behan elected President as election sees highest voter turnout in SU history

March 23, 2017

The results are in and DCU Students’ Union incoming sabbatical team have been elected with Niall Behan winning the position of DCUSU President.

Do females engage in student politics?

March 22, 2017

In the Mezz, on couches worn out by students of DCU past and present, an informal talk was held about female engagement in politics. Its attendance counted twice as many men as women.

VP Welfare & Equality Candidate Padraig Henry: Reduction of off-peak library fines, working with Campus Residences and accommodation pages for Erasmus students

March 21, 2017

Padraig Henry is running for DCUSU VP for Welfare and Equality because he says he wants to play an advisory role for students, tackle financial burdens and take the next step for promoting good mental health.