Joy Nderitu Archives – The College View

Stretched to the Limit: Why the Irish healthcare system is stretched to its limit

April 20, 2020

Doctors, nurses, and paramedics have worked tirelessly to treat coronavirus patients, even as they grappled with many longstanding structural problems that have combined to put the entire system under severe strain.

Student nurses will be paid for frontline work during Covid-19 pandemic

April 15, 2020

Student nurses around the country will now be paid for shifts carried out during the coronavirus outbreak.

General Practitioners will facilitate people not registered with a practice who are concerned about coronavirus

April 1, 2020

Arrangements have been made for people who are not registered with a GP but are concerned about their health and the coronavirus.

Warning signs to be introduced on Luas trams to prevent trapping in doors

March 18, 2020

New measures are being taken to introduce warning signs on all luas trams after various trapping incidents have occurred.

Antibiotic that can kill drug-resistant bacteria discovered through AI

March 4, 2020

A new antibiotic that can kill some of the world’s most dangerous drug-resistant bacteria has been discovered through Artificial Intelligence (AI).

DCU announce partnership with Athletics Ireland

February 19, 2020

The collaboration reflects Dublin City Universities ongoing dedication to promoting wellbeing through physical activity. This will shine a light on the universities aspiration to be seen as the first choice destination for the most talented athletes.

NUIGSU protest RTÉ’s use of student building for debate

February 5, 2020

A protest was held on NUI Galway’s Campus on Monday, with the Students’ Union protesting the lack of consultation surrounding RTÉ’s Leaders Debate being held there.

New drug can successfully treat patients with Cystic Fibrosis

November 27, 2019

The majority of people with Cystic Fibrosis can be treated with a new drug called Trikaftatm, according to new research.

Homelessness at Wintertime

November 27, 2019

While the Christmas lights on O’Connell Street are due to be lit on November the 29th, they are sadly the only light for those living rough.

Mary McAleese elected as Chancellor for Trinity College

November 13, 2019

Former President Mary McAleese has been elected as Chancellor for Trinity College Dublin. The former president was elected after receiving a large number of nominations from the Senate.

Best Halloween costume ideas for this spooky season

October 30, 2019

With spooky season just around the corner, there is plenty of competition with thinking outside the box. I am going to provide you with some ideas on where to buy the best affordable halloween costumes as well as how to design one from your own wardrobe.

Short hairstyles for that new-do

October 16, 2019

If you’ve recently committed to getting your locks chopped or are considering it but don’t how to style it, look no further as here are the hairstyles that will cater to all hair types, no matter what look you are going for.

There is life outside of earth, says DCU Astrophysicist

October 16, 2019

Organiser of the DCUniverse Dr John Regan spoke of how he believes life exists outside of earth at the event on Tuesday 8th October.