Jamie Concannon Archives – The College View

DCU graduation rate amongst top in the world

April 20, 2016

DCU is in the top 15 per cent globally for Bachelor graduation rate, according to the world’s largest university ranking survey. The survey U-multirank was set up in 2014 by the European Commission to provide

CRC vote in favour of changing SU Election date

February 24, 2016

Class rep council voted in favour of changing the election dates for the upcoming Students’ Union elections, in order to better suit students who would be otherwise unable to vote.

Drugs minister calls for decriminalisation

December 2, 2015

Dyas said one of the main discussions people should have on the issue should be the reasons why people become addicted to something, regardless of what kind of addiction it is. “Whether your addiction is watching six boxsets of Game of Thrones, or injecting heroin into your eyeball, it’s the reasons why you’re doing it,” she said.

DCU lecturers stage Israeli boycott

November 18, 2015

Several lecturers in DCU have joined more than 100 academics across Ireland in boycotting Israel’s academic institutions, according to a letter published in the Irish Times. The letter states the academics will “maintain this position until the state of Israel complies with international law and respects universal principles of human rights.”

E Soc smash target sign ups

October 14, 2015

An estimated 2500 students joined DCU’s Enterprise Society this year, an increase of 56 per cent from last year, according to the society chair, Shane Carter.

Crisis-hit Students Unlucky with Landlords

September 30, 2015

DCU students share stories of unreliable landlords during the accommodation crisis

University of Limerick in trouble over ‘casual-hours contracts’

February 25, 2015

Lecturers in UL are concerned that if staff do not get full time contracts, they may become aloof with their work

DCU professors among top paid worldwide

December 10, 2014

Three DCU professors earn up to €250,000 a year, among the top wages for a university lecturer in the world. Jamie Concannon reports.

24hr Sleepout raises more than €1,400 for homeless

November 26, 2014

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society slept outside on the college campus last week to raise funds for the homeless.

Dramatic increase in students looking for financial advice

October 15, 2014

More and more students this year are seeking financial assistance following increased rent and higher college fees.