students Archives – The College View

Third level education must be a top priority for the new government

July 21, 2020

The third level education sector is facing a 500 million euro loss in funding this year according to a May report released by the Higher Education Authority, and with each passing day it seems unlikely

How to budget and avoid excessive spending online during Covid-19

April 13, 2020

Even the basic cost of a coffee which many students would purchase on a daily basis has disappeared. This has resulted in a huge cut in spending for students, however the temptation of indulging in some online shopping can threaten these savings.

Over the shoulder shot of someone looking at DCU Student Union's voting page

Lack of interest in SU elections, why and does it matter?

March 17, 2020

Typically, younger voters tend to have a significantly lower turnout than the older demographic.

Do students still feel comfortable turning to their parents for advice?

March 3, 2020

Even if you don’t have the best relationship with your parents perhaps try to talk to another relative or any older adult you trust

Green Party propose free transport for students

February 5, 2020

The Green Party appears to focus heavily on young voters in their manifesto for the upcoming general election, proposing free transport and extending the funding for the SUSI grant.

Self-care is a priority for young people, now more than ever

November 27, 2019

You can’t pour from an empty cup as they say.

DCU explore the role of parents and students in school evaluation

November 13, 2019

A report exploring the role of parents and students in school evaluation has been released with involvement from DCU Institute of Education

Londis launched on St Pat’s along with campus store

October 16, 2019

Londis opened a new store on St Patrick’s campus last Thursday after delays which lasted months.

Rise in street assaults according to CSO

October 16, 2019

According to the CSO 18,939 incidents were reported last year, up from 17,952 the previous year.

The average student has less than €10 disposable income per day

October 2, 2019

Half of students surveyed revealed, that living at home is the most common type of financial support given by parents. With 23 per cent of those who do not live at home requiring financial assistance from their family.

DCU Should Be Fighting To End Unpaid Internships, Not Encouraging Them

September 1, 2019

Lucien Waugh-Daly discusses how universities shouldn’t be encouraging un-paid internships.

Rent pressure zones to be applied to student accommodation

April 17, 2019

Rent caps for student accommodation are set to be introduced on July 1st 2019, a year on from the Shanowen Shakedown protests.

Balbriggan launches free town centre wi-fi

April 17, 2019

A North Dublin town has become the first place on the east coast to offer free public Wi-Fi.

The good, the bad and the ugly of student internships

April 15, 2019

“One of the main difficulties for students can be switching from the lecture hall to a work environment.”

INTRA portal last updated 12 years ago

March 20, 2019

The portal was initially set up in 2001 and is utilised each academic year by students across DCU across all faculties.

Explainer: what’s the deal with Brexit?

February 6, 2019

My family and I all wanted to stay in the EU

NUI Galway researchers launch consent programme for TY students

February 6, 2019

NUIG researchers plan to launch sexual consent workshops for Transition year students in secondary school.

Students deserve to be paid for their time

February 6, 2019

Unpaid internships are an unjust way of separating those who can afford to work for free and those who need to pay rent. They should not be legal and offer an unfair advantage to those

NUIG undergo potential data breach

November 28, 2018

A lost USB stick has caused a potential breach of student data in the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG)

USI aim to ‘ReCharge’ students’ mental health

November 28, 2018

The USI Vice President for Welfare, Damien McClean said students often know that support services exist but they feel like their problems are not serious enough to warrant using them.

Bless me Father, for I have sinned

November 14, 2018

On October 26th, Irish citizens voted to remove blasphemy from article 40 of the Constitution. This means that the government will revoke the law which made it illegal to say something that is offensive to

The return of the white Celtic Tiger

November 14, 2018

The use of party drugs is as rampant as it was during the boom years.

DCUSU announce new student activist group

November 14, 2018

DCUSU VP for Education and Placement has announced a student activist group will be set up within the college to fight for various causes.

Lack of visa meetings for international students

October 31, 2018

International students are having difficulty getting online visa appointments with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).

A place to call home

October 17, 2018

There is now a light at the end of the tunnel for students who have paid ever-increasing rent prices for student accommodation during the past few years.