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DCU records a significant decrease in plagiarism

April 17, 2019

Only one incident of plagiarism came before the Student Disciplinary Committee in 2019 according to a Freedom of Information request made by The College View.

Seat monitors being hired in DCU libraries

April 17, 2019

Seat monitors are being hired in DCU’s O’Reilly and Cregan libraries to clear study spaces that have been saved but left vacant by students during exam time.

DCU researcher works to prevent pancreatic cancer

April 17, 2019

The possibility of preventive risk surveillance for pancreatic cancer is higher, thanks to research done by DCU.

DCU launch deposit and return reusable cup scheme

April 17, 2019

A new pilot reusable cup scheme was launched in DCU and Trinity College alongside Dublin City Council last week.

Giveback.ie loses out on further funding

April 17, 2019

DCU student led initiative Giveback.ie has failed to win further funding in the Google.org Dublin Impact Challenge.

The future of smart home technology in Trinity College

April 15, 2019

Third-year Engineering with Management students from Trinity College unveiled prototypes of the smart home technology of the future

Increase in planning applications for student accommodation

April 15, 2019

There has been a sharp rise in the number of planning applications for large housing and student accommodation schemes, a conference has heard.

Donegal wind farm to power Amazon Web Services

April 15, 2019

Amazon have bought the entire output from a wind farm which will be constructed in Donegal to supply Amazon Web Services data centres.

DCUSU VP Craig McHugh elected USI VP for the Dublin Region

April 15, 2019

Current DCU SU Vice President for Education and Placement, Craig McHugh has been elected as the USI (Union of Students in Ireland) Vice President for the Dublin Region.

New gender identity policy excludes non-binary students

April 3, 2019

DCU’s new gender identity policy has failed to take into account non-binary students.

UCD attempt world record for most ice cream made in 24 hours

April 3, 2019

University City Dublin attempted to set a Guinness World Record after making over 26,000 portions of hand-rolled ice cream in 24 hours.

Societies sing their hearts out for charity at DCeUrovision

April 3, 2019

DCU Eurovision society’s DCeUrovision event raised €272 in aid of the Musical Youth Foundation (MYF) on March 19th.

Study shows rising levels of psychiatric issues in Irish teenagers

April 3, 2019

A recent study on hospital emergencies in Irish teenagers (aged 14-15) has shown that psychiatric issues, intentional overdoses, deliberate self-harm and intoxication are highly common in this age group.

DCU startup seeks to double funding for homelessness app

March 26, 2019

A group of DCU students are enlisting public support in their mission to eradicate homelessness in Ireland.

UK students will still pay EU fees post-Brexit

March 20, 2019

British and Northern Ireland students studying in the Republic of Ireland will no longer have to worry about an increase in tuition fees due to a proposed amendment to the Brexit Omnibus bill

Number of drug related deaths shows need for injection facilities, says minister

March 20, 2019

Ireland needs supervised injection facilities to reduce deaths and drug overdoses, said Minister for Health Promotion and the National Drugs Strategy Catherine Byrne, on March 8th.

What’s happened since Shanowen Shakedown?

March 20, 2019

Almost a year on from the ‘Shanowen Shakedown’ campaign, legislation has not been implemented to put Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) under the 4 per cent rent caps that Rent Pressure Zones are subject to.

Bus Éireann wants more women in the driver’s seat

March 20, 2019

Bus Éireann are holding open days to actively encourage more women drivers to apply for roles that are available nationwide.

Unions on both sides of the border campaign for NI abortion rights

March 20, 2019

Since the Eight Amendment was repealed in the Republic of Ireland at the beginning of this year, focus has shifted to Northern Ireland where abortion remains illegal.

Business School Faculty Rep: Charlie Kinsella

March 6, 2019

Charlie Kinsella is running for business school faculty rep to try make it easier for student commuters and those in student housing.

NUI Galway study sees success in seaweed science

March 6, 2019

Selected types of sea lettuce could improve aquaculture and agriculture on Irish coastlines, according to a study by NUI Galway researchers.

Human hair can now be used to measure vitamin D levels

March 6, 2019

Levelsof vitamin D can now be measured using hair samples, a research study from Trinity College and St. James’ Hospital has found.

DCUSU comes under fire at Emergency CRC

March 6, 2019

An Emergency Class Representative Council (CRC) voted to mandate the DCU Students’ Union Executive’s position on Union of Students in Ireland (USI) affiliation to be neutral, should a referendum be called.

Trinity students win Jailbreak 2019

March 6, 2019

Trinity College students Méabh Smyth and Chris Meaney were the first team to reach Bojnice Castle in Slovakia, making them the winners of Jailbreak 2019.

DCU welcomes an evening with the Kenyan Ambassador

March 6, 2019

Kenyan Ambassador, Richard A. Opembe leads DCU in a discussion from aid to trade between Kenya and Ireland.