Welfare Archives – The College View

“Rising above the influence”- Gardaí warn students to dangers of drugs

October 13, 2021

As universities open once more and college life returns to normal, An Garda Síochána have launched their “Rise above the influence” campaign. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness, particularly among first year students,

Free GP service now available for third level students

February 21, 2018

New VideoDoc initiative does not cater for those seeking help for mental health despite students waiting up to 6 weeks for one to one counselling.

USI Congress Breakdown: Congress passes motions in areas of welfare, academic affairs & Union organisation

March 28, 2017

A number of motions were passed on the second day of the annual USI Congress in Ennis, Co. Clare. They related to problems in the areas of welfare, academic affairs and Union organisation.

Diversity week returns to DCU

November 30, 2016

[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] SU’s Diversity week was held last week which focused on giving equal representation to all students with regards to their collective identity from a cultural, religious and sexual orientation perspective.

DCUSU offers helping hand for mental health

October 26, 2016

DCU Students’ Union Mental Health Week, promoted as “Helping Hands Week”, is taking place across the DCU campuses, this week.

Welfare: Cody Byrne on CRC, mental health & cross-campus engagement

April 3, 2016

Cody Byrne is a final year Psychology student. Byrne is the chairperson the Irish division of the largest student led organization in the world, a class rep and a student ambassador. He believes that he has the work ethic one requires for this role.

Welfare: Alison Ring on CRC, Mental Health & cross-campus engagement

April 3, 2016

Alison Ring is a final year Journalism student. Ring has worked with people with intellectual disabilities and physical disabilities, the homeless and ex-prisoners. She believes her experience has prepared her for the role of Welfare Officer.

Welfare: Shane Parsons on CRC, mental health & cross-campus engagement

April 3, 2016

Shane Parsons is a final year St. Pat’s student. Parson believes he has all the characteristics for the job, being approachable, hardworking and dedicated.

Results: DCU SU elects first female President in five years

March 11, 2015

The results are in and DCU SU’s next sabbatical team have been elected with Kim Sweeney, James Donoghue and Domhnaill Harkin all emerging victorious. Hundreds of students filed into an extremely heated Nubar to hear

Welfare Candidate Profiles

March 11, 2015

We speak to each of this year’s Welfare candidates and find out why they think they’re the best person for the job.

Welfare: Harkin on lowering doctors fees, STI checks and combatting fines on campus

March 10, 2015

Final year law student and Welfare candidate, Domhnaill Harkin, speaks to The College View about his ideas.

Welfare: O’Dwyer on working with local landlords, healthy eating and an approachable SU

March 10, 2015

Ciara O’Dwyer is a final year communications student and Welfare candidate for the SU Elections. Here, she speaks to The College View about her plans if she is elected.

Welfare: Flanagan on boosting the Irish language

March 9, 2015

Education and Training student, Mikey Flanagan proposes a bike scheme between DCU, St. Pat’s and Mater Dei. “Cycling is a low cost way to improve health and to be happier. If a student ever has

Your 2014/2015 DCU Students’ Union: Kenneth, Gary and Eve

March 28, 2014

The results of the 2014 SU elections: Your new DCU SU Executive for 2014/2015

Opinion poll: Clear leaders in 2014 elections race

March 26, 2014

The results of our opinion poll are in and it indicates clear leaders in the sabbatical races…