News Archives – Page 8 of 9

Institutes of Technology under pressure due to funding short fall

November 16, 2016

There are major concerns over the future of up to 10 of the country’s 14 institutes of technology due to financial deficits and dwindling cash reserves, according to a major review of the sector.

Working conditions in Irish health sector driving graduates away

October 26, 2016

A job in the Irish health sector means a lack of staff appreciation and low salary, interviews with medical graduate students at the Health Sector Jobs Fair in Dublin showed on Saturday.

No fees increase for Irish students applying to college in the UK next year despite possibility of Brexit looming.

October 26, 2016

Irish students applying for colleges in England and Wales next year will not face a rise in registration fees.

CAO points system set to change in 2017

October 12, 2016

The CAO point system is set to change for Leaving Cert students sitting their exams in 2017.

The anti-fees movement and the amalgamation, hot topics for President hopefuls

April 6, 2016

Five candidates are running for the position of DCU Students’ Union President 16/17 in the upcoming election.

President: Cormac Kilty on the accommodation crisis, students with learning difficulties and a friendly campus environment

April 3, 2016

Cormac Kilty is one of the five presidential candidates and is also one of two out of the group who is in their final year of communications.

Students' Union

President: Ivan Hynes on CRC, the LGBT Community and assistance for students with learning difficulties

April 3, 2016

Hynes is currently a chemistry student in his final year at DCU. Hynes spoke at length how he has met with a number of student’s from both the Glasnevin campus and the Drumcondra campus and

NUIG staff recount ‘misogyny’ and ‘bullying’ in workplace culture

March 23, 2016

An internal survey carried out by NUI Galway has shown that a number of female full time and part time employees were subjected to bullying and misogyny in the workplace.

NUIG first to appoint Vice President for Equality and Diversity

March 9, 2016

NUI Galway became the first ever Irish university to appoint a vice president for Equality and Diversity when they awarded the position to Prof Anne Scott last Friday afternoon.

UCD to vote on whether they will rejoin the USI.

March 9, 2016

UCD students will face a referendum next Tuesday and Wednesday on whether or not their college should re-affiliate with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). A group of students led by the national Labour

DCU not eligible to vote for three seats during Seanád election

March 9, 2016

DCU are not eligible to vote for three Seanád seats despite promise from Taoiseach Enda Kenny to tackle the issue in 2013.

DCU students rally against introduction of student fees

February 24, 2016

DCU is one of many colleges in Ireland to join in on the ‘Students Against Fees’ campaign created by Trinity students back in November 2015.

UCD reintroduces “RAG Week” after five year ban

February 10, 2016

UCD’s Student Union have given their support to the reintroduction of ,”RAG Week”, since it’s original ban five years ago when the college received negative publicity for their students behavior.

Irish universities rank high in research output – EU study

April 8, 2015

Irish universities are performing well against their European counterparts in areas of research and education according to recently published global rankings. However, the EU-sponsored U-Multirank suggests Irish 3rd level institutions are falling behind the curve

DCU to host 2nd SSDP National Conference

March 25, 2015

DCU will host the second SSDP national conference this April.

NUIG suspends job form

March 11, 2015

NUI Galway has suspended the pre-screening questionnaire prospective employees had to fill out while a review of the process is undertaken.

Welfare: Flanagan on boosting the Irish language

March 9, 2015

Education and Training student, Mikey Flanagan proposes a bike scheme between DCU, St. Pat’s and Mater Dei. “Cycling is a low cost way to improve health and to be happier. If a student ever has

Welfare: Gillian McInerney on sex, consent and communication

March 9, 2015

Second year Contemporary Culture and Society student Gillian McInerney is the current chairperson of DCU LGBTA and the Equality Officer for Gender and LGBT Issues in the Class Rep Council. If elected Welfare Officer, McInerney

Welfare: Drea on exam stress and healthy eating

March 9, 2015

Katie Drea is a final year Contemporary Culture and Society student who proposes appointing a Welfare Officer for each of DCU’s clubs and societies “to make it easier for students to talk about their problems

Gender Imbalance warning to Irish colleges

February 25, 2015

Possible funding penalties on colleges to force them to rectify gender imbalances in leadership roles.

DCU Motivation Week

February 25, 2015

Free hop-on bus to Aldi offered as part of DCU motivation week.

Two anti-bullying initiatives launched by DCU

February 25, 2015

Minister James Reilly launched two cyberbullying initiatives created by the Anti-Bullying Centre at DCU

New bill could allow spying in universities

February 25, 2015

University presidents believe that ministers could appoint government officials to spy on third-level institutions if proposed legislation is introduced

Exam timetables cause confusion in DIT

December 10, 2014

Students and staff at DIT have been left confused and misinformed surrounding the dates for their upcoming Christmas examinations due to its proposed merge with ITT and ITB next year.

Over 20,000 students registered to vote in marriage equality referendum

December 10, 2014

Over 20,000 students have been registered to vote ahead of the upcoming marriage equality referendum as part of a nationwide voter registration drive.