
Paul Dwyer


TV licence set to be introduced for tablets, computers and laptops
TV licences are set to be introduced for tablets, laptops and computers as the current law in Ireland is to be changed by the Minister of Communications, Dennis Naughten.

Employer’s levy to increase by 200 million to help fund higher education in Ireland
The Government is seeking to increase the employer levy by 50% to help fund higher and further education and training by 2020.


20% Drop in number of Irish students applying to study in the UK
The number of students applying to study in the UK has dropped by about 20% since the Brexit vote in 2016.

Trinity college re-included in top 200 universities in the world
Following Temporary Exclusion Last Year, Trinity Ranked 131st in World by Times Higher Education.

DCU students take back the fifth goujon
Nubar has always been famous for its chicken goujons and chips deal for €5 since the dawn of time.

New student employment app launched on DCU SU website
DCU has officially added a Jobbio feature to their website which will allow thousands of students to access potential employers through the Student Union.


No fees increase for Irish students applying to college in the UK next year despite possibility of Brexit looming.
Irish students applying for colleges in England and Wales next year will not face a rise in registration fees.


Sparks fly at DCU debate between American Democrat and Republican
A debate was held in the Henry Grattan building last Thursday between an American democrat and a republican on the upcoming US election involving Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton.





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



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


