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shauna power
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Ireland
DCU journalism student, Former deputy lifestyle editor of The College View.
Ireland
DCU journalism student, Former deputy lifestyle editor of The College View.
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The Covid-19 pandemic has drawn public and political attention to the Irish health system and the courageous work of health workers on the front line.
The Covid-19 pandemic has drawn public and political attention to the Irish health system and the courageous work of health workers on the front line.
People with asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD) are being urged not to stockpile their medication during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Asthma Society of Ireland has reassured the 380,000 people with asthma in Ireland, and the 500,000 people with COPD, that there is not a national shortage of medications for these conditions.
Examinations which were to be held at the end of April were brought forward to last weekend in order to ensure that there is no delay in the graduation of the class of 2020. The change of dates is in response to any restrictions that could be put in place as a result of the Coronavirus.
The Government has announced a €3 million pilot programme to improve energy efficiency and support decarbonisation in higher education institutions. The programme is part of the governments' climate action plan and provides strategic options for energy efficiency and decarbonisation of energy use in higher education buildings.
On the 31st of January, the UK officially left the European Union, after 47 years of membership. The countdown has started for the negotiations surrounding the changes that Brexit will bring: new arrangements for trade, customs, travel and regulations between the UK and the rest of the world.
DCU's decision to increase on-campus rents by four per cent has been condemned by the DCU students union who have urged the university to ''seriously reconsider its decision''. "Students are already under huge financial burdens in the midst of the accommodation crisis with some facing long commutes from places such as Belfast and the West of Ireland," said DCU Students' Union President, Christine Farrell.
DCU is the first university in Ireland to recognise the JAM Card, which helps people with a learning difficulty, autism or communication barrier who need 'Just A Minute.' Brian MacCraith, President of DCU said, ''I am proud to say that DCU is the first university on the island of Ireland to introduce the JAM Card.
There are no candidates running for the positions of Clubs Officer, Societies Officer or Science and Health Faculty Rep in the upcoming DCU students' union (SU) elections. "The position of Clubs Officer is highly valuable for student representation", DCUs' Club Life Committee (CLC) said, "unfortunately no student has put themselves forward for the role in this current election."