Everything We Know About the New Residences So Far
UCD plans to nearly double student accommodation on campus, the funding of which will be facilitated partially by a controversial hike in rent prices of over 12% over three years.…
Strong Representation from UCD at Harvard MUN
In February 2020, eight UCD students represented the university in the 67th session of the Harvard Model United Nations (HMUN). The delegates stepped into the role of decision makers, negotiating…
UCD To Introduce Mandatory Sexual Harassment Workshops
On Tuesday 25th February, the University held its official launch of UCD Report and Support. The event, held in the Student Centre’s Fitzgerald chamber, saw a large turnout from staff…
Universities Must Provide Alcohol and Tobacco Free Accommodation
Colleges in Ireland must provide “drug, substance, alcohol and tobacco-free student accommodation” following new recommendations. The new “framework for tackling substance abuse” in higher education was recently sent to all…
“Sometimes your voice does not carry as much as a man.” Martina Fitzgerald Visits UCD Polsoc
“Sometimes your voice does not carry as much as a man. You have to work a lot harder.” Martina Fitzgerald serves as a beacon to aspiring journalists and women in…
Belfield’s Growth Spurt: A History of UCD Rents
University College Dublin are planning to increase rents by 12% over the next three years. This translates to a 4% increase in accommodation license fee per year. So, how does…
“Storm the Club”: Students Attempt to Occupy University Club.
In cooperation with Fix Our Education UCD, the UCD Students’ Union organised a demonstration of staff and students outside the University Club today, March 4th. The protest aimed to oppose…
Drone Food Delivery to Launch Soon at Belfield
Drone-delivered take-away meals will soon be a reality for UCD students, as news comes out that Manna will launch this month. Manna, founded by Bobby Healy, is promising to facilitate…
UCD Students Show Opposition to Rent Increases In Daytime Tent Action
A collaboration of UCD groups, including Fix Our Education and the Student’s Union, organised a tent action at the main entrance of the Belfield campus today. The action, which lasted…
“The Absolute State” Brings Real Irish Stories To Stage
Approaching the creation of a verbatim theatre piece for the first time, UCD student Luke Shanahan brings “The Absolute State” on stage on Saturday 29th February, at the Smock Alley…
Sports Roundup: February 11th, 2020
UCD Lacrosse The UCD Lacrosse team have had a great week two, with lots of new faces at training! The club recently ran a Reffing and Coaching course for the…
Students Stage Peaceful Protest of UCD Governing Authority Meeting
Students have protested outside Thursday’s UCD Governing Authority (GA) meeting. Member of the Students’ Union, Fix Our Education UCD and Anti-Casualisation UCD organised a silent sit-down protest, in which they…