Facebook Rebrands as Meta Amid Growing Public Scrutiny
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that his company is changing its name to Meta. The rebrand of Facebook comes amid increased public pressure in the wake of whistleblowing around…
Harris Announces Plans for Spiking Awareness Campaign
Following news of spiking incidents, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris announced on the 5th of November that an awareness campaign is being planned. UCDSU has also released…
A Spotlight on Shag Week | Destigmatising Sex
The infamous Shag Week rocked campus from the 1st of November with talks and workshops galore taking place across campus to raise positive awareness for ~that~ deed we all do.…
HEA Publish Report Revealing Racial Inequality in Higher Education
A new report by the HEA (Higher Education Authority) published last month has highlighted the need for senior management in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to take on a leadership role…
Gigs You Don’t Want to Miss!
Thumper – December 2nd – Whelans A self-described ‘noise-pop sextet, delivering bubble-gum psych through a wall of sonic death.’ Thumper just played in the Workman’s club on Halloween night and…
New TU Announced for North-West
A new technological university for the North-West region of the country will be established next year. The announcement came from the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research and Innovation,…
UCD AFC Advance To Playoff Decider
A 3-0 win in the first leg helped UCD AFC progress past Limerick side Treaty United in the league of Ireland First Division playoff semi-finals. United came to the Bowl…
UCD Get HUGE €350 Million Investment Loan
UCD has secured €350m from the European Investment Bank for major capital investment in the campus. The investment will facilitate a 25% addition to the student population, and a 50%…
UCD Sports Clubs Required to Implement Vaccination Certs
Sports clubs in UCD are now required to check the vaccination certs of all those in attendance for all indoor sporting activities and outdoor activities which require the use of…
Dolores Cahill fined £2,500 for “flagrant breach” of UK Covid restrictions
Former UCD professor, Dolores Cahill, has been issued a £2,500 fine by Westminster Magistrates’ Court despite not attending the scheduled court date regarding a “flagrant breach” of Covid restrictions. Originally…