Gill Fitzsimons Archives – The College View

DCU students encouraged to participate in national survey

February 20, 2013

A national student survey will roll out throughout all universities and Institutes of Technology next month. As part of the higher education strategy, it will be the first time colleges will be measured and analysed

AIB to leave DCU campus after 20 years

February 6, 2013

Allied Irish Bank (AIB) has decided to up and leave DCU campus and relocate services to their Santry branch. After more than 20 years on Campus grounds the bank is due to cease it’s operations

Students’ Union to launch online ticket facility

February 6, 2013

The Students’ Union is developing a new online system where students can buy tickets for events held on campus through the DCU SU website. In their bi-annual activity report, published in December, it said: “We

Abortion referendum to be discussed at tonight’s CRC

December 12, 2012

DCU’s Class Rep Council (CRC) will this evening discuss a referendum to decide the Students’ Union’s stance on the X-Case, which will take place in semester 2. Council voted to hold a referendum in semester

DCU YFG pass motions on X Case

December 12, 2012

DCU Young Fine Gael have passed motions to legislate for the X Case and abortion up to ten weeks. During a meeting in November the branch held discussions on the issue and two motions were

SU to consider options following referendum

November 28, 2012

Students’ Union Education Officer, Aaron Clogher said the SU will speak with various individuals and interest groups in the coming weeks to determine the approach the Union will take after DCU students voted for a

Dobson: No one should be refused the right to education

November 28, 2012

RTÉ broadcaster Bryan Dobson said he hopes “nothing is done which diminishes accessibility to third level education to any young person in Ireland”. In an interview with The College View following his talk as part

Underwear run raises over €1,000 for charity

October 17, 2012

The DCU Raising and Giving (RAG) Society raised over €1,000 following the “Underwear Mile” charity fundraiser last Wednesday afternoon. Participants braved the elements and stripped down to their bare essentials in aid of various Irish