Megan Jones Archives – The College View

DCU launches new online FinTech course

February 19, 2020

DCU has launched a new online accredited short course on Fintech in response to the rapidly growing sector of financial technology in Ireland.

Green Party propose free transport for students

February 5, 2020

The Green Party appears to focus heavily on young voters in their manifesto for the upcoming general election, proposing free transport and extending the funding for the SUSI grant.

School Streets Initiative reduces traffic pollution

February 5, 2020

Traffic pollution levels surrounding two Malahide primary schools have dropped by 20 per cent thanks to the new “School Streets Initiative” led by Fingal County Council.

Colleges join forces to create College Connect initiative

December 11, 2019

DCU, Athlone IT, Dundalk IT and Maynooth University have joined forces to create a programme aimed at increasing participation in Higher Level education for those who are currently under-represented.

Irish students forced to return home from Hong Kong

November 27, 2019

The Global Office at University College Dublin is “still deliberating on what to do next” in order to get their students who are currently studying in Hong Kong out of the region, according to a source in the office.

Study finds one third of our waterways are littered

November 13, 2019

A report by the DCU Water Institute and Earthwatch has shown high levels of litter in Ireland’s waterways.

Fifth of DCU’s student body comes from “affluent” areas

October 30, 2019

Students from affluent backgrounds are far more likely to study high-point courses, according to a recent study.

Suicide Prevention theme for Mental Health Awareness Week

October 16, 2019

Mental Health Awareness Week took place last week with a number of events going on across the campus and Dublin City.

STIs on the rise among young Irish people

October 2, 2019

Ireland is currently experiencing an alarming increase in the number of sexually transmitted infections with over 8000 new cases of chlamydia diagnosed since the beginning of this year.

DCUSU year in review: VP for Welfare & Equality Aisling Fagan

April 17, 2019

VP for Welfare & Equality Aising Fagan said it “wasn’t feasible” for a part-time Accommodation Officer to be implemented this year.

DCU ranked in top 100 universities globally for social and economic impact

April 17, 2019

DCU was ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for its social and economic influence by the Times Higher Education (THE).