Megan Jones Archives – The College View

Stretched to the limit: The high cost of consultant shortages

April 19, 2020

A leading Irish hospital spent more than €7.6 million on doctors in temporary positions in the past five years – highlighting the nationwide shortage in hospital consultants.

COVID-19 pandemic has major effect on the Irish drug trade

April 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on the Irish drug trade, ultimately decimating the cocaine industry but increasing demand for cannabis, according to Gardaí and community officers.

Government announces further restrictions to curb coronavirus spread

March 24, 2020

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced further restrictions today in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19, but said it is not a “complete lockdown”.

Erasmus students unsure on what to do next amid spread of COVID-19

March 18, 2020

DCU Erasmus students face confusion on what to do next amid concerns over the spread of COVID-19.

Trinity to hold all lectures online in response to spread of coronavirus

March 10, 2020

Trinity College Dublin has informed their students via email that from Wednesday morning “all lectures will be delivered online for the rest of the semester rather than physically in a lecture hall” in response to the spread of COVID-19.

CTYI and Access celebrate success at the Education Awards

March 4, 2020

The Centre for Talented Youth Ireland (CTYI) and the DCU Access programme both won awards in their respective categories at the Education Awards on the 24th February.

History to join English, Irish and Maths as core subjects in Junior Cycle

March 4, 2020

From September 2020, history will be a core subject for all students entering the first year of secondary school.

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).