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'The teachers hated me': High rate of school suspensions among homeless men revealed by new study
Failings in the school system increase the risk of homelessness, according to a new study.
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As vaping-linked injuries and deaths rise in the US, some Irish colleges are moving towards an all-out ban
18 deaths and 1080 injuries in the US have been linked to vaping.
Report finds 'lack of consistency' in online political adverts during 2019 European elections
That’s according to ElectCheck, a new research report commissioned by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.
Teachers at DCU English school say offer of 50c pay increase is 'a slap in the face' Exclusive
Staff at the school have raised a number of issues about pay and conditions.
Dublin people are being asked to test water quality across the city using free kits
Free testing kits will be sent to people who want to check the quality as part of a European-wide survey.
DCU is launching bite-size online courses for skills-hungry professionals around the world
The university announced a strategic partnership with ed-tech outfit FutureLearn.
Opinion: Ireland's brightest kids may never fulfill their potential as most schools don't do enough to challenge them
Despite our policy of focusing on the smart economy and jobs in technology – no strategy exists to promote the learning of our brightest students, writes Colm O’Reilly.
'Pizza boxes. Can we get rid of them too?': 'Reusable' culture isn't just about coffee cups
The scheme launched at DCU and Trinity college today with hopes to expand into other parts of Dublin and Ireland.
Mayo youngster Conroy bags 2-1 as NUIG edge out holders DCU in Freshers final
NUIG held on for a one-point win in Tubberclair this afternoon.
Last-gasp drama as extra-time O'Leary penalty fires UCC into Fitzgibbon final
UCC will contest their first Fitzgibbon Cup final in six years after edging DCU in extra-time at WIT.
Watch Fitzgibbon Cup hurling semi-final live: UCC v DCU
Throw-in at Waterford is 5pm.
8 players to watch in this week's Fitzgibbon Cup hurling semi-finals
DCU, UCC, Mary Immaculate and NUI Galway are all in action.
Limerick-Galway and Cork-Dublin semis in store as Fitzgibbon last four confirmed
It’s Mary I v NUIG and UCC v DCU.
Star-studded DCU side too much for Dublin rivals as 2018 finalists coast into semi-final
Sean Morrissey and Donal Burke hit the goals in a 13-point Fitzgibbon Cup victory on home soil.
Laois ace O'Carroll posts 1-8 in UCD's quarter-final defeat of city rivals DCU
They’ll meet St Mary’s of Belfast in the semi-final.
All-Dublin clash for 2018 finalists DCU - here's the Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-final draw
Elsewhere, it’s LIT v NUIG, Mary I v CIT and UCC v IT Carlow.
Star-studded DCU side march on as 2018 Fitzgibbon Cup finalists ease past CIT
The Glasnevin-based outfit will finish top of their group after two successive wins.
'Ladies footballers need to be offered more... travel expenses could be a start'
But it’s up to players to ask for more too, says Monaghan midfielder Muireann Atkinson.
'A historic development': New Irish Sign Language primary teaching degree being launched
The new Bachelor of Education programme is the first of its kind in Ireland.
DCU researchers help solve cosmic riddle on the birth of massive black holes in the early universe
When galaxies assemble extremely rapidly, and sometimes violently, it can lead to the formation of a massive black hole.
'It was clear to see that they were very interested in the Irish players from the get-go'
Monaghan midfielder Muireann Atkinson was one of 11 Irish players on an AFLW trial in Melbourne late last year.
Young teenagers' privacy at risk and left vulnerable on Yubo app - DCU study
Fifteen-year-olds are the most prevalent users of Yubo, representing almost one-third of the overall sample.
This futuristic pod is making college life easier for students with autism
The sensory pod helps students take a break away from the hustle and bustle of college life.
Opinion: Let's talk about sex and pornography - like adults do
Now is the time for a mature and sensible discussion about sex and porn. We really need mandatory modern sex education introduced in schools too, writes Caroline West.
New report details surge in activity from far-right Twitter accounts during Mediterranean crisis
Dublin City University analysed almost 7.5 million tweets during the period October 2015- May 2016.
Opinion: HIV positive women face a unique set of challenges
On the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day, women who have HIV still face increased stigma, writes Dr Denise Proudfoot
The features of online hate speech in Ireland and why it's often not flagged
A DCU report said that there were two types of people who posted hate speech: those “versed” in it and those who just reproduce it.
Watch: Response of armed garda units tested in terrorism training exercise
The threat level in Ireland remains moderate, which means an attack is unlikely.
'Embarrassing and nasty': Teachers report high levels of anxiety and stress due to cyberbullying by pupils
There have been calls for more resources for teachers.
Dublin City University 'reviewing relationship' with Saudi university
“Dublin City University is monitoring current developments related to Saudi Arabia and is reviewing its relationships in that context,” a DCU spokesperson confirmed this week.
Undecided on the blasphemy referendum? Campaigners go head-to-head to help you decide
The vote to remove the offence of blasphemy from the Constitution takes place on Friday.
The A&F hazing incidents proves why all colleges should have consent classes
If consent classes and real world sex ed have the power to reduce sexual assault, harassment and incidents of rape, then why the hell aren’t we doing it already?, asks Garreth MacNamee.
'People were incredibly uncomfortable in that room': USI cannot condone 'hazing' event at DCU
Students behind “inappropriate behaviour” at DCU’s A&F society event to undergo consent training.
'Shocked and disappointed': DCU society suspended from hosting social events over inappropriate conduct at meeting
At the meeting on 4 October, students in relationships were dared to make “provocative calls to partners and family”.
Science labs and PE halls at centre of Government's planned €12 billion investment in education
The funding announcement today provides new details on Project Ireland 2040.
'Most professionals couldn't afford it' - student unions applying rent caps to ads to try and tame the rental crisis monster
DIT student union has refused to endorse any property it believes is beyond the reach of the average student as the accommodation crisis rages on.
Irish researchers have developed a 'game-changer' for tired sportspeople
The supplement was developed to aid warfighters.
TheJournal.ie is the most popular online Irish news source for the second year in a row
Over a third of Irish news consumers checked TheJournal.ie this week according to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report.
Fall of Irish universities in world rankings 'disappointing but not a surprise'
Trinity College Dublin has lost its place in the top 100 universities.
Victims of bullying 'predominantly taunted about weight or body image'
Physical harassment was considerably more prevalent in the all-boys school.
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