Government Considering Change to SUSI Grant System
Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has confirmed the Government is considering a change to the earning limit for students in receipt of the SUSI grant. Currently, a…
Down But Not Out. UCD AFC in Relegation Dogfight at Season Midpoint
This time last year UCD AFC were certainly not sitting at rock bottom of the league. In fact, the Students were in the midst of a competitive promotion dogfight. Thanks…
Rising Prices? All You Need to Know About Inflation
A few weeks ago, a friend and I were getting a Boojum. I recall that, prior to the pandemic, student deals were €6.50, and they are now €8.50. I then…
The Search for a New UCD President
UCD has to appoint a new President after the previous incumbent left us prematurely to take up a position in Australia. This is a good moment to reflect on what…
Best Furniture For Your Outdoor Space
Adding functional and aesthetically pleasing outdoor furniture to an outdoor space can turn an empty area into a much more enjoyable space. The addition of large comfortable sofas and chairs…
Tierney Was a Bit of a Fascist. What (If Anything) Should We Do About It?
It would be difficult to understate Michael Tierney’s contributions to Irish higher education, and to UCD in particular. Born and raised in rural Galway, Tierney understood how critical affordable and…
How to Spend the Summer
As the sun begins to shine, so does the stress of getting those exams and last-minute assignments out of the way. However, the good news is that for most of…
Catch 22: Solving UCD AFC’s Attendances
The College Patronised University College Dublin AFC has returned to the Premier Division following last year’s promotion via playoffs. Many things haven’t changed since the Students’ last spell in the…
UCD – The Epitome of Concrete Jungle
UCD. We love it. We hate it. It is the central hub to our sort-of-adult-but-still-pretty-clueless lives, and yet, it feels as though it is trying to push us away with…
Bank of Ireland to Discontinue Ireland’s Only Loan For GEM Students
Bank of Ireland announced its loan aimed at Graduate Entry Medicine students is to be discontinued from July of this year, resulting in a significant decrease in those who will…
College Tribune start office hours to allow students designated times to abuse journalists! | Turbine
Are you a society auditor or SU candidate with a vendetta against a news reporter? Are you angry that your society isn’t filled entirely with angels? Or are you a…
New Higher Education Funding Plan a ‘Missed Opportunity’ says Power
This week the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, announced a new higher education funding plan to address funding gaps and reduce costs for…