Michelle Martin Archives – The College View

Drop in Irish Speakers is disappointing says Cumann Gaelach DCU

April 19, 2017

The daily use of the Irish language in the Gaeltacht has dropped eleven per cent in the last five years, and Irish people are less religious, according to the latest census results published by the

DCU Professor releases study on humans’ effect on the global environment

April 19, 2017

DCU professor Michael Cronin looks at the effect of humans on the global environment in his new book, ‘Eco-Translation: Translation and Ecology in the Age of the Anthropocene’. Translation studies is the examination of how language

Succeed in Getting a Summer Job

April 5, 2017

Whether you’re staying at home this summer, or jetting off stateside, the dreaded job interview is an unavoidable process. Preparation is key, so before you head out the door take a look at our three

The Language of Clothing

March 22, 2017

Whether we like to admit it or not, we all judge people on their appearances. Now I’m not talking about the nitty gritty and catty thoughts about the condition of someone’s hair (although we are

Parties versus profession: The story of a Student’s Union president

March 22, 2017

The SU elections often carry a stigma of a popularity contest with little purpose in the real world. Michelle Martin talks to former DCU SU presidents Kenneth Browne and Kim Sweeney to find out how the role affected them in their careers.

Room to Improve

February 22, 2017

We are almost at that time of the year again. The time where many of us begin to taste the bitter, sugarless, childhood memory that is five weeks without sweets. I will admit, like so

DCU SU focuses on representation by partnering with NStEP next year

February 22, 2017

DCU’s Students’ Union have been accepted into a training programme which encourages student engagement with educational decision making.

Society Semester

February 8, 2017

The last few months of the college term always fly by, writer Michelle Martin tells us how we can make the most of our time by throwing ourselves into life at DCU. One of the

USI VP: HEA Report On College Performance Not Surprising

February 8, 2017

HEA report suggests rising student numbers and no change in funding will have a negative effect on graduate quality.

How far have we come with youth politics?

November 30, 2016

Michelle Martin discusses the younger generation’s involvement in politics in recent years from BREXIT to the US Presidential Election and the Repeal the Eighth campaign.

How to have an Irish Thanksgiving

November 16, 2016

While Thanksgiving may primarily be an American tradition, it shouldn’t stop us from celebrating the holiday’s ideals. There are lots of lessons to be learnt and ways to celebrate. Heck you can even simply treat

Five Trends from Paris Fashion Week

October 12, 2016

By all means, if you have the money and desire, buy that Chanel robot helmet that opened the show at Paris fashion week. Can I guarantee it will be anything but high fashion for more

Summer blues

September 28, 2016

College has started and summer is slowly becoming a distant memory. Morning lie-ins are being replaced with buzzing alarm clocks, evening barbeques with study sessions, but our summer wardrobes don’t have to go anywhere just

The hidden gems of Ireland

March 23, 2016

Michelle Martin describes some of Ireland’s best tourist destinations.

Paris remains the true home for fashion

March 9, 2016

Michelle Martin discusses the fashion industry in Paris, as fashion week ends.

Curly hair hacks

March 25, 2015

The way to win the war of the curly hair.

Making the lifestyle change

March 11, 2015

Here is a quick guide for better living: Set yourself goals for semester two: Although we’re one month in, there is still plenty of time to make a change. Whether these are academic goals inspired by

NYFW

February 25, 2015

As all the celebs at New York Fashion week had their eyes on the catwalks, we had our eyes on them.