UCD Earns Over €70,000 from Department of the Taoiseach
UCD earned at least €71,958.85 from the Department of the Taoiseach between 2012 and 2016. The earnings came from training courses provided to staff of the Department for “training and…
UCD Volunteers Overseas To Hold Annual Conference
UCD Volunteers Overseas (UCDVO) will host it’s annual conference “Development Education & Pathways To Change” in the Global Lounge this Friday (December 1st) from 10:00 – 16.30. The conference comes…
An Bhfuil Gá le Lárionad Gaeilge i mBaile Átha Cliath?
Tá feachtas faoi bhealach chun lárionad nó cultúrlann Gaeilge a bhunú i mBaile Átha Cliath. Cé go bhfuil níos mó Gaeil san ardchathair ná in aon áit eile sa tír,…
UCD Students Begin Boycott of Aramark Catering
Students in UCD are boycotting campus food services supplied by Aramark Catering, because of the company’s work with Direct Provision housing. In 2013, Aramark secured the tenure to create an…
Explainer: Why Ireland is on course for a Christmas Election
Ireland is hurtling towards a General Election. Things seem to have escalated rapidly and both side of the Dáil have drawn the battle lines. Barring a sudden moment of clarity…
Barry Murphy Elected as New UCDSU President
Barry Murphy has been elected as President of UCD Students’ Union (UCDSU). The former Acting President and Campaigns and Communications Officer (C&C) overcame the challenge of Rebecca Hart in a…
Niall Torris: Increase in Postgraduate Fees is “Cynical” and “Cowardly”
Graduate Officer Niall Torris has come out strongly against rising postgraduate fees calling it a “very cynical move” by UCD. Speaking to the Tribune Mr Torris said “I think it’s…
The Needs of Society: Suicide and Unemployment
Suicide has long been associated with unemployment. Becoming unemployed generally encompasses many aggravating events. These events may be the anxiety of the anticipation of a job loss, the inevitable hunt…
Rebecca Hart Suspended from Canvassing In Presidential By Election Until 3pm For Breaking Election Rules
It has been confirmed to the College Tribune by the Returning Officer via email that Presidential candidate Rebecca Hart has been suspended from canvassing from 12-3pm today. In an email…
Presidential Bye-Election Hustings a quiet affair.
The hustings held on 20th of November for the Presidential bye-election between Rebecca Hart and Barry Murphy were a very calm affair, especially compared to the impeachment referendum that preceded…
Presidential Profiles: Barry Murphy
Current Position: Campaigns & Communications Officer/Acting President Main policy: Improving RAG Week. Other policies: Implementing electronic voting for SU elections, making the work of the SU more accessible. Cringiest line…
UCD Pushes Ahead With Planned Private Club
UCD is moving ahead with its planned construction of a Private Club at O’Reilly Hall. The university was granted planning permission back in April to build a two-storey extension onto…