Hayley Halpin Archives – The College View

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.

DCUSU referendum result: 93% of students vote in favour of Constitutional amendments

March 24, 2017

Following months of preparation, the referendum to amend the DCU Students’ Union Constitution was passed by 93 per cent last night.

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.

Campus Residence manager reacts to St. Pat’s accommodation investigation

March 22, 2017

DCU Campus Residence Ltd supplied a reaction to the findings of The College View’s investigation of the St. Patrick’s College on-campus accommodation.

The College View investigates: St. Patrick’s College accommodation living conditions

March 22, 2017

The College View has carried out an investigation into the living conditions within the on-campus St. Patrick’s College accommodation, following a rent increase of 38 per cent this academic year.

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.

DCUSU Presidential candidate Sarah Sweeney: Campus unity, food festival & free gym plan

March 16, 2017

Sarah Sweeney is a final year Business Studies student. She is the current chairperson of the DCU ladies soccer team. She believes that she can push the idea of unity across all campuses.

DCUSU Presidential candidate Eimear Maguire: Fringe festival, drug policy & a year in SU

March 16, 2017

Eimear Maguire is the current DCUSU Engagement & Development Officer. She is a former St. Patrick’s College student. She believes the role as president is the natural progression for her this year.

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.

DCU SSDP to host annual national conference

March 8, 2017

The 4th Annual National Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) Conference will be held in DCU for the first time, on March 11th.

CRC votes to hold referendum on constitutional changes

March 8, 2017

A referendum to amend the DCU Students’ Union Constitution is set to take place following the Class Representative Council voting in favour of the suggested changes within the document.

Bank of Ireland come in for criticism on new “FOMO” loan scheme

February 22, 2017

The DCU branch of Bank of Ireland have come in for criticism following the launch of their FOMO (fear of missing out) deal, which offers students a €100 interest free loan.

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.

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.

St. Pat’s students voice concerns over graduation location

February 8, 2017

Final year St. Patrick’s College students are voicing their concerns regarding which campus they will graduate from later this year through a petition that has been set up online.

DCU signs partnership agreement with Intel

January 26, 2017

DCU and Intel have signed an agreement this week which will see the two organisations collaborate on talent development and advanced technologies, strengthening their long-standing partnership.

‘Outbreak’ of sexually transmitted diseases on University of Limerick campus

December 14, 2016

The University of Limerick has issued a warning to their student body following an outbreak of Gonorrhoea and Chlamydia on campus. The university confirmed to the Limerick Leader that 14 cases of gonorrhoea are “associated

President MacCraith refuses to comment following heavy SOOCD criticism

November 30, 2016

DCU President Brian MacCraith maintained his silence following a recently published report that heavily criticised the DCU-backed Diageo-funded Stop-Out-Of-Control-Drinking campaign, of which he is a board member.

MacCraith amongst university presidents to back loans scheme

November 16, 2016

DCU President Brian MacCraith, along with other university presidents have backed the student loan scheme to tackle the funding crisis.

Central Catholic Library reject plans for DCU to care for library

November 16, 2016

The decision of the board of the Central Catholic Library to permanently reject a plan for DCU to care for the library’s collection is contrary to its best interest, according to six former board members who recently resigned from their positions.

HSE confirm second case of meningitis in DCU students

October 27, 2016

A second case of meningococcal disease (meningitis) has occurred in a DCU student this week, according to the HSE. Hayley Halpin reports.

DCUSU Marquee cost over €20,000 to rent

October 26, 2016

The DCU Students’ Union marquee, situated in the mall on the Glasnevin campus, cost approximately €25,000 to rent for the four week period it was in place, according to DCUSU President Dylan Kehoe. As the

New report heavily criticises Diageo funded “Stop-Out-Of-Control-Drinking” campaign.

October 26, 2016

A recently published report determined that the Diageo funded Stop-Out-Of-Control-Drinking campaign, meets the needs of the alcohol industry, rather than public health in Ireland.

Mental health services to receive just €15m as Government break Budget promise of €35m

October 22, 2016

Mental Health Reform have criticised the Government as it has emerged that they plan to invest just €15 million into mental health services, as opposed to the Budget-day announcement of €35 million. During last week’s

HIV Activist urges universities to tackle Sexual Health awareness

October 12, 2016

Robbie Lawlor (25), who is a former MA Sexuality Studies student, spoke to a group of DCU students during Shift Week, about his HIV diagnosis and the impact that has had on his life.