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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.

VP for Welfare & Equality candidate Olivia Nwachukwu: Cultural integration, removing stigmas and the pro-choice stance.

March 21, 2017

Olivia Nwachukwu is running for VP for Welfare and Equality and believes she can be a relatable figure for minorities, as well as being a “point-of-contact”.

DCUSU Election Hustings: An analysis

March 21, 2017

The second day of the DCUSU Election hustings took place on the Glasnevin campus on March 9th, in which candidates had the opportunity to talk about their manifestos and answer questions from both the audience.

Half of DCUSU Election candidates speak at first round of Glasnevin hustings

March 9, 2017

The second round of the Group One hustings for the 2017 Students’ Union elections took place on the Glasnevin campus today at 1pm.

First DCU student to run for USI Officer Board position since 2014

February 16, 2017

The first DCU student is to run for a Union of Students in Ireland (USI) Officer Board position since DCU Students’ Unions re-affiliation to the USI in 2014.

DCUSU celebrate Valentine’s Day with Spunout’s ‘Dublin Love Run’

February 15, 2017

DCU Students’ Union held the ‘Dublin Love Run’ in partnership with Spunout.ie, in Albert College Park last Monday.

CRC votes to give Constitutional Review Committee further deliberation time

February 13, 2017

The first Class Rep Council (CRC) of the semester took place last Wednesday evening and saw motions passed on campus residence politics and Bank of Ireland’s FOMO campaign, while updates were also given on the Constitutional Review Committee.

DCUSU kick off the new semester with Refreshers Week

February 8, 2017

Petting zoos, magicians and dunk tanks were just a taste of the events on offer as students enjoyed DCU Students’ Union Refresher Week.

Beg, Borrow, Steal raises thousands for charity

February 8, 2017

Beg, Borrow, Steal broke the €100,000 mark this week in total fundraising over the last three years, according to SU President Dylan Kehoe.

Overwhelming majority of DCU students vote to stay with USI

December 8, 2016

94 per cent of DCU students voted to remain affiliated with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) in a referendum held last week. 2,304 votes were cast, with 2,176 voting Yes and just 128 voting No.

DCU SU warn students against assignment alternatives

November 30, 2016

Staff and academics at Dublin City University have recently become aware of companies advertising the sale of assignments to students on their campuses.

Referendum cancelled as Executive is over-ruled

November 30, 2016

The referendum proposing changes to the Students’ Union constitution has been called off, following a decision made at last week’s Class Rep Council.