VP of Social Science resigns over UCD statement on ‘situation’ in Ukraine
Ben Tonra has resigned from his position as VP in the College of Social Sciences in response to the statements of the University about the invasion of Ukraine
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…
UCD spent just €880k on mental health supports in the last college year
An investigation by the Irish Times revealed that universities in Ireland, including UCD, spent over €5 million on mental health services over the course of the pandemic. The State’s eight…
Higher Education Reopening Plans Confirmed
Higher-level institutions have joined to announce their plans for a safe return to campuses this September with maximum on-site presence.
Grilling Sarah Michalek | UCDSU Entertainments Officer Candidate
Sarah Michalek, 22, describes herself as a “craic dealer you can trust” in her latest manifesto for Entertainment (Ents) Officer of the Universality College Dublin Student’s Union (UCDSU). The Psychological…
The College Tribune Creates Ireland’s First Student Newspaper App
The College Tribune, an independent student newspaper from University College Dublin (UCD), has become the first student publication in Ireland to release a newspaper mobile app on the 25th of…
TD Naughton: UCD Must Apologize for Involvement in Mother & Baby Home Vaccine Trials
Speaking to the Dáil today, Independent TD, Denis Naughton, called for UCD and Trinity College to make a formal apology for their part in the vaccine trials which were conducted…
“A consistent and important member of our community”: Michael Byrne laid to rest.
The funeral service for Michael Byrne, affectionately known as ‘Old Man Belfield’, was held this morning at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Church, at UCD’s Belfield Campus. Byrne passed away…
The INMO calls for “Protection and Pay” for student nurses and midwives
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) called for urgent government intervention in a press release yesterday as the increase in COVID cases has put frontline workers under “unprecedented” pressure.…
UCD Study Shows Sewage Surveillance can Identify COVID Cases in the Community
A UCD research project led by Professor Wim Meijer, UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, has created a standard approach to tracking COVID-19 through wastewater. Researchers can access a…
The sky is not the limit! UCD opens Ireland’s first space-research centre
UCD opened Ireland’s first dedicated centre for space-related research, innovation, and education last month. C-Space brings together academics and researchers across the University who work on different aspects of Space…
In-Class lectures could lead to “Confusion and Chaos” says Teacher’s Union
The Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) has called for a clear set of guidelines to be published for third level institutions if there is a return to face-to-face learning…