John Casey Archives – The College View

Twelve Students Formally Sanctioned By DCU last year

February 24, 2016

There were twelve cases of formal disciplinary action taken by DCU against its students in the 2014/15 academic year.

DCU forced to pay off clubs and societies debt

October 28, 2015

DCU has had to pay back monies owed to the bank by several clubs and societies The College View has learned.

Arts Bursary Launched

October 14, 2015

The DCU Office of Student life is giving students the opportunity to receive financial aid for their artistic pursuits

The DCU Media Production Society (MPS) held its annual Hybrid Awards at The Helix last Monday. The awards highlight the best in student media across the academic year. In all there were twenty awards handed

USI summit encourages student start-ups

April 22, 2015

The USI summit held in Mansion House last week was a hub for student start-ups. John Casey reports.

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: 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.

Youth group launch manifesto calling for rent controls

December 10, 2014

The We’re Not Leaving movement launched a manifesto proposing that rent increases should be capped at 10 per cent over a three-year period.

Trinity plan tax avoidance for new online sector

November 26, 2014

The college is seeking charitable status for the separate online education entity in order to avoid tax.

Leinster College shuts down

November 12, 2014

The closure affects almost 200 students and twenty staff attending the English language college.

DCU student receives Undergraduate Award

October 15, 2014

Fourth year student Diego Garailde won the award for his final year thesis entitled “Measuring the Effects of Gaming Principles on the Productivity and Motivation of College Students”.

USI calls for student grant to remain untouched in budget 2014

October 1, 2014

USI President, Laura Harmon, has called on the government to maintain the current level of financial aid available to students. John Casey reports.

3D printing to come to DCU

May 21, 2014

DCU has teamed up with U.S firm TechShop which will oversee the latest in 3D printing technology to come to Ireland. John Casey 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.

Increase in reports of eating disorders among males

April 16, 2014

DCU’s Health Promotion Officer advises students to see their GP at home or on campus and combat eating disorders.

Former US Senator awarded honorary doctorate

December 18, 2013

A former US Senator has been awarded an honorary doctorate at DCU for his role in the Good Friday Agreement.