Reasonable, But Fair?
Imagine this: You’re called into a cold meeting room on campus. It’s not a court, there’s no judge, the ‘jury’ is a panel of professors you’ve never met, with a…
A Union by the Students, For the Students – But Not in Law
Most students should see their Students’ Union as the loudest voice on campus. It’s the body that fights for cheaper accommodation, campaigns against rising fees, organises last-minute protests and creates…
Ireland Just Handed Landlords a Gift and Called it Reform
When Jonathon Corrie died just meters away from Leinster House, the country went into a state of shock. His death became a stark symbol of a housing system in crisis,…
‘For You Page’ on trial – Can the Algorithm Be Your Defence?
It is a well-known fact that after just a few minutes on TikTok, you can find yourself deep diving down a personalised rabbit hole, whether that’s dance trends, political debates,…
Justice on Paper: How Irish Law Falls Short for Victims of Sexual Abuse
In recent weeks, the case of the UCD medicine student who had images of her shared in class group chats and circulated with staff following a sexual assault has not…
Countless Losses, Costs, and Failed Diplomacy: The Motives Behind the US-Israel-Iranian War
The joint US-Israeli assault on Iran that began on February 28 and killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has already cost thousands of lives and billions of dollars. With Tehran’s…
Economic Barriers to the Bar: An Interview with Rebecca Hanratty, Barrister and Former DEIS Student
The Irish Independent’s 2025 feeder schools data revealed that 59% of students from DEIS schools progressed to third-level education, a drop from 64% in 2024. This finding contrasts sharply with…
Venezuela: Perspectives from Both Sides of the Law
International law – that phrase often summons an image of suited-up lawyers and prosecutors walking in glass buildings and speaking a language that none of us understands. That staple of…
The Academic Instruments of Power: The UCD Encampment’s Fight Against Systematic Soft Violence and the European Pro-Palestine Movement
In early September, as new and returning students stepped foot onto the N11 entrance of the Belfield Campus, they were greeted by the sight of waving flags, anchored tents, and…
The Crisis of Meaning: An Absence of Intellectual Figures in the 21st Century
The search for meaning has long consumed the minds of generations. English professors will teach students that writers such as Eliot and Joyce were searching for new philosophies at a…
EU Divisions Deepen as Hungary Blocks €210bn Ukraine Aid
On the 24th February 2022, Russia began its illegal invasion of Ukraine. Four years on, the European Union (EU) is increasingly divided on its relationship with both Ukraine and Russia.…
Grilling Enzo Crothers: UCDSU Presidential Candidate
Enzo Crothers is a Stage 3 History and Politics student. He is running uncontested for the role of UCDSU President. He has previous experience both on and off campus that…