
Shauna Coen


Irexit: The next political movement?
Brexit and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign were broadly viewed as a sort of populist uprising against the political establishment.

UCC to give refugees full scholarships
University College Cork has been granted the status of “University of Sanctuary” and will provide seven asylum seekers and refugees with full scholarships from September.

Making Cents: Consumers urged to use gift cards early
As the Christmas shopping season kicks into high gear, consumers buying gift cards and vouchers have been warned to use them up early to avoid falling victim to overly restrictive terms and conditions.

EIB loans to address student accommodation crisis
The student accommodation crisis rages on, as the cost of renting in Dublin continues to rise, jumping 12.3 per cent in the past year.


Universities to lose research funding if more women are not promoted
Third level institutions have been warned they could lose access to research funding if they fail to promote more women to senior positions in colleges.

Over 340 student beds approved for Phibsborough
The construction of apartments for over 340 students has been confirmed in Phibsborough as part of the €50 million redevelopment of the 1960s shopping centre.


DCU in talks with NI universities over joint professorships
Universities in Northern Ireland are considering creating joint academic posts with institutions in the south, including DCU, to combat implications imposed by Brexit.

USI Call for financial support for trainee teacher placement
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has launched a campaign with teachers’ unions to eliminate the costs for student teachers on class placements which is a mandatory aspect of their course.

Brendan Power SU Spread
As the new academic year begins and students throng the campus grounds, Brendan Power, the new VP for Academic Affairs spoke to The College View about his plans for the months ahead.



