UCD Students Can Retrieve Items From Lockers Tomorrow
Students will be able to retrieve their items from lockers in University College Dublin (UCD) in a supervised capacity from Friday July 17th, UCD Estate Services have confirmed. Lockers can…
The Family: Exploring Politics, Religion And Ireland With Sisterix
“Just keep smiling, whatever you do” reads one of the standout lines from Sisterix’s newest single ‘The Family’, and according to Siomha, one half of the sibling-pairing turned-band, it is…
Irish Mental Health Services Under Resourced During Pandemic, Hears Oireachtas Special Committee
In the recent Oireachtas Special Committee meeting, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on mental health was discussed. The meeting was attended by the Committee of TDs, Jigsaw, The National…
UCD Planning for Reduction in Social Distancing to One Metre in September
University College Dublin (UCD) is now planning for a one metre social distancing measure to be implemented on-campus by September, according to documents seen by The College Tribune. Following adapted…
“Significant Rise” in “Poor Behaviour” on UCD Christmas Day, University Reports
A “significant rise” in incidents of “poor behaviour” on campus have been reported in relation to UCD’s yearly ‘Christmas Day’ celebrations, particularly in Student Residences, and towards female faculty members.…
Legislation Agreed by Cabinet for “Economically Focussed” Department of Higher Education
On the 13th of July, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD, welcomed government approval to publish legislation to establish his department as a…
UCD September Graduation Ceremonies to be Held Online
University College Dublin (UCD) will be holding virtual graduation ceremonies this September due to COVID-19 restrictions, according to the UCD Conferring Unit. Jennifer McGowan, Conferring and Awards Assistant at the…
Irish Students Face Higher Exam-Related Anxiety, Report Suggests
According to a report published by the Department of Education and the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) Irish students have higher levels of anxiety towards exams and schoolwork than students…
6,666 Abortions Carried Out in 2019: Two Years On, The Debate Continues
In response to recently released statistics on abortions in Ireland over the past year, both the Abortion Rights Campaign and the Pro-Life Campaign issued polarising statements. Official statistics reveal that…
It’s not easy being green | Conall Mac Dhonnagáin – PRO for UCD Young Greens
It's no secret that I am in favour of new leadership in the Green Party. I made that clear in my last piece; "Ryan Is Not The Green Messiah, He's…
Dear Universities, You’re About to Cause a Greater Public Health Crisis Than Covid-19 | Opinion
There were sniggers this week as Trinity reported an increase in applicants due to Normal People’s romanticism of Irish university life. Most of the Twitter mockery was justified; Marianne’s Victorian…
UCD Management: Not Economically Viable to Hire More Counselling Staff.
Minutes from a meeting of the University Management Team (UMT) last February states that the UCD Counselling Service must partially out-source services to cope with demand and that it is…