elections Archives – The College View

Joan Freeman: Presidential Candidate

October 17, 2018

She continued, “As President, I will include young people on the Council of State… We need to listen to young people and that’s why I want to give them a voice in shaping the Presidency for the next seven years.

USI Congress: New Officer Board elected

March 29, 2017

Eight new Union of Students in Ireland officers were elected this morning, following voting which took place at the annual USI Congress yesterday.

DCU sees significant drop in students running for election

March 22, 2017

The number of candidates running for Student Union positions in Dublin City University has decreased by 37.5 per cent this year and over half of the positions are uncontested.

Overview: SU President

March 21, 2017

Voting opened today in DCU for the election of the new Students’ Union representatives. Five candidates are running for the position of President, with each offering very different ideas and plans.

VP Engagement and Development candidate, Siobhán McTague: Volunteering, class reps and the Open Badge system

March 20, 2017

One of two candidates for the role of VP Engagement and Development this year, Siobhán McTague, is the prime example of a multi-campus goer in Dublin City University. Having studied Irish on All Hallows Campus and Irish and Media Studies on Glasnevin Campus, Siobhán understands that each campus has a different spirit.

DCUSU Presidential Candidate Niall Behan: TEFL courses, daytime activities and fostering a DCU community

March 19, 2017

Niall Behan is a final year finance student, the current Business Faculty Rep and is one of five candidates running to be the next DCU SU President.

VP Welfare and Equality candidate Maria Lawlor: Student support services, a “buddy” system for first years and the DCU amalgamation

March 17, 2017

Maria Lawlor is a final year St. Pat’s student studying Education and she is one of four candidates running to become next year’s Welfare and Equality Officer. She told The College View that Welfare and

DCUSU Presidential candidate James Rooney: On bringing campuses together, extended library hours and a new job expo

March 17, 2017

James Rooney is a final year Education student, a monthly platelet donor, a member of the Reserve Defence Forces and one of five candidates running to become this year’s Students’ Union President.

Second round of Hustings take place on Glasnevin campus

March 10, 2017

Candidates introduced themselves, outlined the main points of their manifestos and took questions from the floor.

Empowerment campaign encourages female participation in politics

March 8, 2017

DCU’s Students’ Union ran its first Empowerment Week in conjunction with the nominations for the SU Elections, opening on Tuesday.

Will Facebook play a part in our political fate?

February 10, 2016

Follows, likes and retweets are considered to be just as important as any verbal promise of a vote, while Facebook posts are becoming the modern form of campaign posters.

Kevin Donoghue elected as USI President

March 25, 2015

Kevin Donoghue has been elected as President of the USI following his victory over fellow candidate, Glenn Fitzpatrick. We’ve all of the results of this week’s USI Officer Board elections. Finnian Curran reports.

Results: DCU SU elects first female President in five years

March 11, 2015

The results are in and DCU SU’s next sabbatical team have been elected with Kim Sweeney, James Donoghue and Domhnaill Harkin all emerging victorious. Hundreds of students filed into an extremely heated Nubar to hear

Welfare: McGoey on laughter therapy, colour runs and self-defence

March 10, 2015

McGoey talks about her original ideas, such as putting a fresh spin on Mental Health campaigns by introducing initiatives such as Laughter Therapy and Colour Therapy.

Welfare: Harkin on lowering doctors fees, STI checks and combatting fines on campus

March 10, 2015

Final year law student and Welfare candidate, Domhnaill Harkin, speaks to The College View about his ideas.

Welfare: O’Dwyer on working with local landlords, healthy eating and an approachable SU

March 10, 2015

Ciara O’Dwyer is a final year communications student and Welfare candidate for the SU Elections. Here, she speaks to The College View about her plans if she is elected.

Education: Ryan on merging with St Pats, CRC, and the Irish question

March 9, 2015

Jake Ryan feels that maintaining a high CRC attendance throughout the year is a priority for the incoming Education Officer. “The biggest challenge is keeping engagement,” he says. “I think it starts off very good

Education: “Class reps are the grassroots of the SU” – Butterly

March 9, 2015

Jack Butterly tells us of how he thinks class reps are the grassroots of DCUSU and how we would accommodate a 24 hour study space. Finnian Curran reports.

Education: Carty talks CRC, the upcoming university merger and student nurses

March 9, 2015

John Casey sat down with Iarla Carty and asked why he should be DCU SU’s next Vice President for Education.

SU Elections 2015

March 2, 2015

Candidates for this year’s DCU SU elections have been announced and campaigning has begun. Who are this year’s candidates and more importantly, what are you voting for? Finnian Curran reports.

In Pictures: DCU SU ’14 Day 2

March 27, 2014

Today was the final day for voting in the DCU SU ’14 elections. All candidates were hitting the campaign trail hard looking for those last minute votes.

In Pictures: DCU SU’14 Voting Day 1

March 26, 2014

The first Day of Voting in DCU SU ’14 got underway today. Candidates and students were out in force with queues for many of the polling stations.

As it happened: SU Elections ’14 Hustings

March 24, 2014

Hustings for the 2014 DCU Students’ Union elections are about to get underway in the Old Bar. Candidates will set out their manifestos and outline why they’re running for sabbatical and part-time positions in the

Welfare: Catherine Conneely on student support and doctor’s fees

March 24, 2014

Final year Irish and Journalism student, Catherine Conneely is campaigning to be DCU SU Welfare Officer 2014/2015. Aisling Kett has the story.

Welfare: Eve Kerton on Access Service cuts and sexual health

March 24, 2014

Final year Communications student, Eve Kerton is running for Welfare Officer for DCU SU 2014/2015. Aisling Kett interviews.