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New bus route launched for DCU

June 2, 2022

A new bus route by Dublin Bus has commenced, to include a stop at DCU. The N4 bus route will call at DCU’s Collins Avenue stop on its journey between the Point Village and Blanchardstown

Sandymount initiative for neurodiversity has launch on Aviva Stadium grounds

April 18, 2022

A community initiative introduced by parents of neurodiverse children in Sandymount encouraged its audience to view neurodiversity as a difference rather than a deficit on its official launch night. The panel meeting took place at

Barriers to autism diagnosis in girls a worrying trend

April 18, 2022

The diagnosis of autism in girls can be delayed due to a tendency for young women to mask their unique needs in social settings, both experts and women in the autistic community have said. The

New Trinity College research raises concerns over Google data collection

April 18, 2022

New research raises concerns over Google data collection, according to a study by Trinity College Professor, Douglas J. Leith The research, which analyses the Google Messages and Google Dialer apps when used on Android handsets,

€250 euro a week to be given to artists for three years

April 18, 2022

The Department of Arts and Tourism announced a Basic Income for Artists scheme which will be open for applications from 2000 artists. The BIA scheme will provide artists with the minimum wage over the course

New Hub Aims to Challenge Disinformation In Ireland

April 18, 2022

A new hub targeting the spread of disinformation online has been launched in Dublin City University (DCU). DCU was selected by The European Commission as part of a network of eight hubs across Europe which

Explainer: How did the Good Friday Agreement affect Irish football?

April 13, 2022

The signing of the Good Friday Agreement twenty-four years ago this month brought to an end the inter-ethnic violence that wreaked havoc in Northern Ireland since its inception in 1921. The accord’s wide-reaching ambitions included

Doing assignments and exams during Ramadan is ‘a bit of a struggle’

April 13, 2022

The end of semester is a trying and demanding time for students across the country. However, for Muslim students practising Ramadan this month, their exam stress is compounded by intense day-long fasting. Ramadan, considered the

Survey shows gender imbalance in those eyeing up a STEM career

April 13, 2022

There are 2.5 males to every one female at secondary level education in Ireland considering a career in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) according to survey conducted by Hayes Culleton Group. The report, which

Can the ceasefire babies build bridges through football?

April 13, 2022

The generation of ‘ceasefire babies’, those born around or after the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, was promised peace, prosperity and a ‘new’ Northern Ireland. Remarkably, peace (compared to what had gone before) was

What are Stress Relieving Mechanisms During Exam Season?

April 13, 2022

Managing our well-being effectively helps to reduce stress, worry and anxiety that may be taking over our lives negatively. For college students, exam season is one of the most stressful situations to experience. To overcome

Netflix Have Proposed an Extra Charge for Password Sharing

April 13, 2022

The rise of streaming services and the variety of content to enjoy in one’s spare time has changed how modern audiences watch movies and television. Instead of needing a DVD player or a TV guide,

Students pet dogs to help with stress.

April 13, 2022

As part of DCU’s study on the physical and emotional health of students, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind were brought to campus for the last week of college. The study ‘Promoting And supporting the

Watch the Eurovision this year. Trust me, you need it.

April 13, 2022

You might look at the title and see the word ‘Eurovision’ and instantly want to turn all your devices off and remove yourself from society. But for this once, please don’t. I didn’t think that

Should we pay more for flights to improve climate change, as Ciarán Cuffe MEP suggested?

April 13, 2022

Nearly everyone in Ireland has availed of a cheap flight, offered by Ryanair. One can take a flight to Spain, Romania, Croatia, etc. for less than €20, which excludes if people want to add extra

Beatha teanga í a labhairt

March 25, 2022

Beatha teanga í a labhairt. A proverb thousands of Leaving Cert students will currently be desperately trying to seam into their seanfhocal ranks in preparation for the oral exams, only for the majority to forget

Skincare: Why routine and consistency is key

March 23, 2022

Double cleansing is becoming a more common method by many skin experts and dermatologists. It helps to remove any debris that has accumulated throughout the day. An example of a cleanser recommended by Rock is Biofresh for dehydrated skin or Galinee for oily or normal skin types. She recommends a soothing cleanser first followed by exfoliating cleanser afterwards.

Rick and Morty Season 5 – Has it lived up to past Seasons?

March 23, 2022

Rick and Morty debuted in 2013 and it has made an impact as another eminent adult animation, with
positive TV ratings and acclaimed awards, cool merchandise and it’s large presence within
internet culture, but has its latest season lived up to the success of beloved earlier seasons?

The Batman Review – Fear the Knight

March 23, 2022

‘The Batman’ is the best adaptation of the caped crusader since the Nolan redefined the comic book
genre with ‘The Dark Knight’. A dark detective noir with elements of horror, this film is the next big
leap for the character that we’ve all been hoping for.

Turning Red Review – Pixar’s Period Drama

March 23, 2022

Turning Red is about periods and the changes that accompany them. But it’s also a lot more. It’s a study of adolescence in Toronto in the early noughties. A trip down family lane. It’s a loud reminder that it’s okay to be weird and different. But most of all, it’s a big fat lie about the size of red pandas.

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New bus route launched for DCU

Sandymount initiative for neurodiversity has launch on Aviva Stadium grounds

Barriers to autism diagnosis in girls a worrying trend

New Trinity College research raises concerns over Google data collection

€250 euro a week to be given to artists for three years

New Hub Aims to Challenge Disinformation In Ireland

Explainer: How did the Good Friday Agreement affect Irish football?

Doing assignments and exams during Ramadan is ‘a bit of a struggle’

Survey shows gender imbalance in those eyeing up a STEM career

Can the ceasefire babies build bridges through football?

What are Stress Relieving Mechanisms During Exam Season?

Netflix Have Proposed an Extra Charge for Password Sharing

Students pet dogs to help with stress.

Watch the Eurovision this year. Trust me, you need it.

Should we pay more for flights to improve climate change, as Ciarán Cuffe MEP suggested?

Beatha teanga í a labhairt

Skincare: Why routine and consistency is key

Rick and Morty Season 5 – Has it lived up to past Seasons?

The Batman Review – Fear the Knight

Turning Red Review – Pixar’s Period Drama

Nintendo releases new tracks for best-selling Mario Kart 8

Should parents send their children to Irish speaking schools to try keep the language alive?

Cuireann an tSín Rialacha Diana Covid i bhFeidhm ar na Cluichí Oilimpeacha Geimhridh

The Climate Crisis: Let’s talk about solutions not just the impacts

The government must act fast on Ireland’s need for a energy security plan