Exam Results Withheld From Dundalk IT Students
Students of Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) have not yet received their examination results amidst conflict between staff and upper management of the college. The Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI)…
Thinking of Working for UCD Foundation? Here’s the Pros and Cons
This month, students received an email from UCD Foundation detailing the available student caller positions “on campus” in light of their forthcoming seasonal telephone campaign. Established in 1997, the UCD…
Simon Harris Avoids Question on Reduction of College Fees
Minister Simon Harris was asked by Clare TD Michael McNamara on an online forum whether or not he planned to reduce college fees in the wake of Covid-19. Minister Harris…
UCD Grading Approval Process to Change | Provisional Grades Pulled
In light of Covid-19 disruptions to the college calendar, University Management have made the decision that the previous provisional results period will not be held allowing students to freely repeal…
Learning to Drive has Never Been More Difficult than Now for Young People
In normal times, (that is, the era of pre-covid), it wasn’t exactly easy for young people to get their show on the road. Nowadays, learner drivers face additional challenges such…
Irish Lockdowns have Revealed our Over-Reliant Relationship with Alcohol
From statistics showing the growth in the purchase, sale and consumption of alcohol to dismay among the public with talks of potential alcohol restrictions this lockdown, are we throwing a…
Virtual Freshers Week 2020 -An Attempt To Vivify Student Life Or a Disappointing Failure?
This week marked the beginning of a new trajectory for student societies, as Monday 12th of October saw the start of the first ‘Virtual Freshers Week’ in UCD. With societies…
Additional Self-Study Spaces On-Campus Made Available for Students
An email sent out to students yesterday from the UCD registrar stated, “Teaching spaces not in use will be accessible for self-study without booking”. Limited spaces in certain locations including…
UCD Hire Covid-19 Compliance Officers on Campus
Additional controls have been implemented by University College Dublin (UCD) in an attempt to ensure students are following Covid-19 health regulations and restrictions such as the employing of Covid-19 Compliance…
UCD Societies Council Issue Guidance to Societies for Upcoming Semester
This week, the UCD Societies Council sent out a document of FAQs to each student society containing awaited information and guidance relating to the requirements of societies in the coming…
UCD Running at Level 4: UCD Sport and Fitness Remain Open with Additional Changes
UCD Sport and Fitness Centre is to remain open and adopt new measures such as the cancellation of gym classes and the wearing of masks indoors while the University runs…