Finnian Curran Archives – Page 2 of 2

DCU named best Irish university in new ranking system

May 14, 2014

DCU has been ranked within the top 10 per cent of universities and the top university in Ireland according to a new European ranking system. Finnian Curran reports.

Review: Breaking Dad

May 11, 2014

Paul Howard’s Celtic Tiger creation, Ross O’Carroll Kelly, takes to the stage for the third time since his inception. Finnian Curran reviews.

Apathy strikes again as referendum declared void

April 30, 2014

Last week’s referendum on whether the SU would support the construction of a labyrinth on campus has been declared null and void. Finnian Curran reports.

Clogher blames unforseen circumstances for Summer Ball ticket queue

April 30, 2014

Ticket sales for this year’s Summer Ball were hampered as some students queue for over four hours. John Casey, Sharron Lynskey and Finnian Curran report.

President: Kenneth on referenda promotion and student pride

March 26, 2014

Kenneth Browne is running for President of the Students’ Union in this week’s elections. Read his interview here.

President: Dave on campaigning for student rights

March 26, 2014

Dave Whittle is running for President of the Students’ Union in this week’s elections. Read his interview here.

Scores of students face subsidy cut

March 19, 2014

DCU Access Service has contacted a number of students telling them that they may not be eligible for subsidised accommodation next year.

Student nurses to protest over wages and working conditions

March 5, 2014

Figures released by the Lancet report and low wages for graduate nurses prompt student protests.

SU to endorse marriage equality ahead of referendum

February 19, 2014

A motion regarding the rights of the LGBT community has been passed at the latest CRC meeting.

Bank of Ireland defends presence in Henry Grattan

December 4, 2013

Bank of Ireland has defended its presence in the Henry Grattan building after concerns were raised by members of staff. Finnian Curran reports.

Record number of students attend blood donation clinic

November 20, 2013

A record number of students attended the annual blood donation clinic held in DCU last week, Finnian Curran reports.

Nobel Prize winner gives lecture to DCU students

November 20, 2013

Nobel Physics Prize winner Professor Serge Haroche gave DCU students an insight into the world of quantum physics. Finnian Curran reports.

Constitutional Convention to hold meeting in DCU

November 6, 2013

DCU is due to host a sitting of the Constitutional Convention in November where they will look for ideas from the public regarding constitutional matters. Finnian Curran reports.

Domino’s asks MPS to remove video over content

November 3, 2013

MPS have issued a statement about their hoax video which was not intended to promote violence after their sponsor Domino’s Pizza requested it to be taken down.

Anger expressed as dole is cut for those under 26

October 23, 2013

Budget 2014 brought in harsh cuts to the Jobseeker’s Benefit social welfare allowance for those under-26 and young people and their represenatatives are kicking up a fuss, report Theresa Newman and Finnian Curran.

Demand on Student Assistance Fund rockets as SUSI leaves students in limbo

October 23, 2013

DCU’s Student Assistance Fund sees a sharp rise in applications as SUSI again fail to keep promises. Finnian Curran and Ciara Moore report.

Further cases of TB confirmed in DCU

October 9, 2013

Three further cases of TB have been confirmed amongst DCU students, with some parents expressing concern over the lack of information being issue on screenings, as Finnian Curran reports.

UCD delegates walk out of USI Congress

July 6, 2013

Delegates from UCD Students’ Union chose to leave the floor of the USI Annual Congress last Thursday after a disagreement with the Steering Committee regarding the passing of a motion that was not debated. The

Business Convenor 2012/2013: Neil Mulhern

April 24, 2013

After his year in the role, outgoing Business Convenor Neil Mulhern believes convenor’s should be paid a fee in order to maintain accountability, the College View has learned.

DCU Students win at Smedias

April 24, 2013

Talented DCU media students were honoured at the 2013 National Student Media Awards in the Ballsbridge Hotel last week.

Computing and Engineering Convenor 2012/2013: David Cordial

April 24, 2013

Engineering and Computing Convenor David Cordial advises his incoming successor to interact more with class reps and reflects on his year in the role.

Quinn increases Student Assistant Fund by €3 million

February 6, 2013

Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn recently announced the allocation of an extra €3 million to the Student Assistant Fund, which is available to students suffering from financial difficulty. The injection will bring the