UCD Lyons Farm Receive €3m Investment for New AgTech Hub
UCD Lyons Farm in Co Kildare will be the site for a new ag-tech research hub. The project was awarded a 3m investment from the Regional Enterprise Development Fund through…
Two Media Giants Who Shaped Modern Ireland
Since its conception in 1960, RTÉ has had a leading role in the progression of Irish society. What RTÉ has done in its broadcasting of Irish issues and Irish culture,…
Talented lecturer who made significant contribution to UCD
Paul Anthony McDermott Born: February 4th, 1972 Died: December 10th, 2019 I knew Paul Anthony for just over 28 years as an undergraduate, postgraduate and colleague here at UCD Sutherland.…
Exceptional Student and Labour Youth Chair Who Made an Impact
Cormac Ó Braonáin Born: August 20th, 2000 Died: December 15th, 2019 Cormac truly was an exceptional person. I have been involved with Labour for just over a year but I…
Left Wing Alliance Issue Demands to UCD to ‘Fix Our Education’
An alliance of political groups based in UCD have begun a poster campaign which is calling upon the college’s management to address issues such as disability services, affordable accommodation and…
Veggie Or Else: UCD Vegetarian Awareness Campaign
The trend of going green has been growing exponentially in recent years and UCD students have well endorsed the cause. Starting at the beginning of September 2019, the university has…
Small Socs! The Politics & International Relations Society (PolSoc)
Today’s Small-Soc’s piece takes a look at the UCD Politics and International Relations Society (PolSoc). Founded in 2016, PolSoc is one of the university’s fastest growing societies with an ever-increasing…
IUA Expand Scholarship Opportunities for Young Scientists
One of the most prominent youth competitions in Ireland, the ‘BT Young Scientist and Technologist Exhibition, has received a huge boost from the Irish University’s Association (IUA). The association, which…
EDITORIAL: The Disinvitation of Jason Evert was a Grave Mistake
EDIT: This is an updated article. The attached editorial contains an amended version which reflects new information brought to the College Tribune. This article is an amended version of an…
Walk Safe Calls Down by 62% since 2017
The total calls made to the UCD ‘’Walk Safe Service’’ have decreased by 62% over the last three years, the College Tribune reports. Figures acquired by the College Tribune of…
Why You Should Care About Your Data
In 2018, the world was shaken when it was revealed that the data of up to 87 million Facebook users had been harvested by a political consulting firm called Cambridge…
Belfield Papers: Case Closed?
In November 2019, the College Tribune discovered highly sensitive UCD documents open to student access. Included in these files were payroll reports, employee bank account details, PPS numbers and details…