French Ambassador Visits UCD French Society
The French Ambassador to Ireland, Stéphane Crouzat, visited the UCD French Society on Thursday evening to talk about Irish/French relations, Brexit, and the future of the European Union. Welcomed by…
Petitions On Optional SU Membership & DCUSU’s Abortion Stance Gain Enough Signatures.
Two petitions launched in Dublin College University (DCU) have gained enough signatures to be considered for referenda to be put to students. The petitions needed to gather signatures from 2.5%…
Education Leads to Better Health
Education plays a huge role in impacting health outcomes. This essay aims to outline how education is interrelated to health outcomes in terms of obesity, life expectancy, infant mortality and…
Childhood Obesity: The Role of Primary Schools
Childhood obesity is a problem in society like any other, although it is not just a passive epidemic. Like most issues there is a cause and effect relationship. Over the…
Babies in Ireland Have Increasing Addictions to Class A Drugs
Heroin is one of the most addictive drugs in the world with even one dose leading to addiction. The numbers of Irish heroin addicts have sharply increased with 650 new…
‘Fat Chance in An Unequal Society’ – The Correlation Between Inequality & Obesity
The relationship between inequality and health is often discussed in a negative light in any given society. This assignment will provide evidence on how the choice of food and nutrition…
A History Of Medicinal Cannabis
Medicinal cannabis seems like one of the health topics du jour but it has a long history grounded in medical research. In 1841, an Irishman named William Brooke O’Shaughnessy noticed…
Ireland Face Aviva Cup Final Tie After Goalless Draw
‘Easy to read, difficult to beat’. The Denmark manager, Age Hareide, took no satisfaction from the fact that his pre-match assessment of this Republic of Ireland team turned out to…
Relaxing Getaways on a Student Budget
Now that exam and essay-writing season are approaching us, we all could use a bit of a mental health break and change of scenery. Here are five relaxing destinations for…
When It’s Time to Take A Social Media Detox
The world of social media can be all too addictive. Whether it’s checking the amount of likes on your last Instagram post, messaging friends on Whatsapp, or checking in with…
Barry Murphy: “I Can’t See How They’d Enforce A Smoking Ban”
Barry Murphy, UCD Students’ Union (UCDSU) Acting President, has expressed doubt over the feasibility of UCD’s Smoke-Free Campus Policy. Murphy explained that ‘our view on it is that students should…
Going Solo: 7 Best Tips for Travelling Alone
Whether you are an introvert who revels in the comfort of being alone or simply want a peaceful break from your hectic routine, travelling solo is a great idea. You…