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DCU funded millions to tackle fake news

November 14, 2018

DCU’s FuJo Institute was funded by the European Commission to tackle disinformation spread online specifically on social media.

Paralysed patients walk again after electrical stimulation

November 14, 2018

Neuroscientists were successful in getting paralysed patients walking again after using electrical stimulation on the spine.

Medical professionals warn that there will be a record number of patients on trolleys this winter

November 14, 2018

There will be a record of patients on trolleys this winter warns the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) as hospitals wait until Spring to receive more beds.

DCU academics call for “Supported Transition” model for young people with Intellectual Disabilities

November 14, 2018

From the findings of the report, they have urged policymakers to prioritise transition planning at an earlier stage within the post-primary school life-cycle for young people with intellectual disabilities (ID).

Trinity students protest against Aramark running café on campus

November 14, 2018

The dissatisfaction from the student body is due to the fact that the company also caters for three direct provision centres in Ireland and accommodates 850 asylum seekers in Cork, Athlone and Clare.

Beauty Buzz: Skin Saviours

November 14, 2018

Home-Remedies are a cost-effective way to achieve baby-soft skin. Lorna Lawless tested out the best ones for you.

Trinity hold Rainbow Week

November 14, 2018

Over 20 different events took place during Rainbow Week with TCDSU working alongside a number of different Trinity societies in order to include and engage with all of the student body.

LinkedIn survey finds that up to two thirds of Irish adults regard themselves as successful

November 14, 2018

It ranks Ireland 4th out of 16 other European nations on the success scale, although the reasons are not financial.

DCUSU don’t believe consent classes should be mandatory

November 14, 2018

DCU SU Vice President for welfare and equality does not believe in making consent workshops mandatory as it goes against the meaning of consent.

DCU rolls out all the stops on the new Monopoly board

November 14, 2018

DCU has made it onto the Dublin Edition of the Monopoly board, the only university in Dublin to do so.

Glasnevin children design series of science books

November 14, 2018

Three primary school children from Glasnevin helped design a children’s science books in an effort to make science more understandable for younger ages.

University of Limerick named Sunday Times Irish University of the Year

November 14, 2018

University of Limerick has once again been named Sunday Times Irish University of the Year

Boyle causing a racket in the badminton world

November 14, 2018

Sara Boyle spoke to The College View about her recovery from injury, competing for Ireland and her goal of reaching the Olympics.

DCU hurlers fall to the Scotsmen in hybrid game

November 14, 2018

DCU Hurler Killian Doyle spoke to The College View about the challenges faced in adapting to playing in the shinty-hurling international for Ireland against Scotland.

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.

“More physicality” the solution to camogie’s plight says Twomey

November 14, 2018

As an ambassador for the 20×20 initiative, Twomey hopes to use her status with the Dublin team to be a visible role model for young girls with aspirations of participating in sport.

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.

DCU reconsiders its relationship with Saudi Arabian university after murder of journalist

November 14, 2018

DCU is reconsidering its relationship with a Saudi Arabian university after journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered last October.

NUIG and NEPHSTROM granted funding for coordinated project

November 14, 2018

NUIG have announced that their coordinated project with NEPHSTROM has been granted the funding to begin clinical trials.

Proportional decrease of international students in DCU

November 14, 2018

The international student population of DCU increased by only 10 per cent between 2008 and 2018, according to DCU’s freedom of information (FOI) office.

DCUSU held a Nurses Appreciation Day during reading week

November 14, 2018

DCUSU held a Nurses Appreciation Day on the Thursday of reading week as part of their aims to make reading week easier on those who don’t get one.

DCU settles High Court Case against university authorities

November 14, 2018

DCU student settled a High court case over a decison by the college to exclude him from his course because of alleged inappropriate behaviour.

Na Fianna hold their ground while Home Farm goes under construction for the new MetroLink

November 14, 2018

Construction for the MetroLink on Na Fianna GAA pitch will not go ahead after the idea was met with opposition from club members and local residents.

Phily McMahon documentary shows the devastating effects of drugs

November 14, 2018

“I never got a chance to share any of it with John. I’d give all my All-Ireland wins to still have him here with me today.” The work of the drugs court in Dublin was also a segment, with Judge Anne Ryan leading the judicial response to the drug crisis. The entire programme was efficient in highlighting what has become a health crisis here in Ireland.

Farrelly honoured after stellar season

November 14, 2018

Niamh Farrelly spoke to The College View after she was nominated for WNL Senior Player of the Season.