The Return to Campus: Expectations, Policy and Responsibilities
This month marks the long-awaited return to campus life for many staff and students alike and while this may be largely welcomed as a return to some version of normality,…
Opinion: The Government’s Special Treatment of the GAA is Unfair
I don’t see the appeal of standing in a crowd of thousands of people at a sporting or music event while we’re still in COVID-19 times- that absolutely terrifies me.…
New Starts with the Horticulture Society
When the Horticulture Society’s auditor Laoise returned to UCD’s Belfield campus this year, she was aghast at the sight of Rosemont garden, the university society’s crown jewel. “Every weed imaginable…
UCDSU and Students Protest for Affordable Housing But Will Our Politicians and UCD Finally Listen?
It is that time of year again where students across Ireland scramble to find accommodation, but this year finding a place in Dublin has become even harder and UCD is…
Loki (2021) Reviewed: “Spectacularly Uninteresting”
With Phase 4 of the MCU underway, the launch of Disney + and it’s three Marvel shows promised to serve as the introduction to the next step in the Marvel…
Be a Part of The College Tribune’s 35th Volume!
Applications to be a part of The College Tribune’s team producing its 35th volume are now open! The College Tribune is UCD’s independent student newspaper and Ireland’s largest independent student…
‘Emporium’ Taking Dublin The Dublin Streetwear Scene By Force | Feature Interview
Emporium is a clothing brand based in Dublin which has been gaining huge attention in recent times. The College Tribune spoke to Emporium founder Robbie Fidgeon on starting up, being…
UCDSU Election results not a win for feminism, but opens the door for later victories | Editorial
This year’s University College Dublin Students’ Union (UCDSU) elections have resulted in four out of the six sabbatical positions being filled by women. This is at the same time that…
New IADB approved at Students’ Union Council Meeting
The new Students’ Union Independent Appeals & Disciplinary Board (IADB) was approved at the most recent SU Council meeting. The IADB is a supervisory board for the Union, created to…
COVID Recovery is Last Chance for Student Life at UCD | Opinion
A recurring theme of the current UCD SU election is the ‘legitimacy crisis’ facing the Union. No doubt this is a problem, but the issue goes somewhat deeper, and is…
75% of Medical Consultants Experiencing Burnout from Covid-19 – UCD Study
Research carried out by University College Dublin’s (UCD) School of Medicine last month has shown that at least one in four hospital consultants are suffering the effects of burnout after…
Note Of Apology To Simeon Burke.
In an article published by The College Tribune on Monday 1 March 2021 we made certain claims about NUI Galway student Simeon Burke. The article published a meme of Mr…