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Irish Universities to Lose Millions from Student Visa Rejections: “The policy and rules were always there, but they were very lenient before; now things have changed suddenly”

Editor — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:41:41 +0000

Irish universities are set to face severe financial losses and potential budget shortfalls due to soaring international student visa refusals. This is a phenomenon hitting universities across the UK, Australia and the US. Freedom of Information requests submitted by The College Tribune to Irish universities have revealed that a significant number of students are being […]

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Spotlight: UCD Triathlon Club

Editor — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:36:30 +0000

With the 2026 Ironman World Championship recently taking place in Kona, Hawaii, there has been much hype around the triathlon. The combination of running, cycling and swimming makes for a daunting gauntlet, but luckily here at UCD there is a club in which budding triathletes can cut their teeth! To find out more, we spoke […]

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Republic of Ireland v Israel: Controversy, Protest and Misconduct

Editor — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:34:56 +0000

Ireland played Israel in the Nations League on two separate occasions. First on the 27th of September and later, on the 4th of October. Before the matches kicked off, they were the subject of much controversy. With the backdrop of a charge of genocide against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli government at […]

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UCD AFC Secures Promotion to Irish Premier Division

Editor — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:30:49 +0000

UCD AFC have defied the odds and achieved promotion to the Irish Premier Division after a dramatic 2-1 win against Drogheda United on Saturday night. The students secured their position in the top flight of Irish football for the first time since 2023. UCD entered this fixture with high hopes after recently beating both Longford […]

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Irish Universities to Lose Millions from Student Visa Rejections:

Editor — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:42:30 +0000

“The policy and rules were always there, but they were very lenient before; now things have changed suddenly” Irish universities are set to face severe financial losses and potential budget shortfalls due to soaring international student visa refusals. This is a phenomenon hitting universities across the UK, Australia and the US. Freedom of Information requests […]

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Twilight Talks and Archival Wealth Whispers: A Night at the National Library

Editor — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0000

The first time you visit the National Library of Ireland (NLI) on Kildare Street, you might have the impression that you’re trespassing on private property. Nestled discreetly beside Leinster House behind imposing wrought-iron gates, the sheer architectural grandeur of the venue reveals itself. By the time you step inside the reception, you are wondering whether […]

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Leathbhealach agus Leathchodlata?

Editor — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:15:00 +0000

An bhfuil tú tar éis tabhairt faoi deara go bhfuil tú i bhfad chun deiridh le d’obair ollscoile ? Smaoinigh ar feadh soicind, cé mhéad lón gasta atá ceannaithe agus ite agat ? An bhfuil bealach eile ann chun fanacht i do dhúiseacht agus tú i mbun lá iomlán léachtaí, nó an bhfuil tú díreach […]

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Why Were Dozens of Weirdos Legging it Out of the Library at Approximately 5:30pm on Tuesday the 27th of October?

Editor — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:00:49 +0000

Well, the UCD Surf Society, also known as Surfsoc or Surf Club, like many surfing clubs, enjoys the sadomasochistic activity of jumping into the freezing, near-uninhabitable Irish Sea and Atlantic Ocean across the South and West coasts of the country, all while allowing themselves to be thrashed six ways to Sunday by the powerful waves. […]

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Leaked Documents Show Literary and Historical Society Planned and Cancelled Trip to Drumcree

Editor — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:45:00 +0000

The Turbine was recently approached anonymously by a senior figure from the UCD Literary and Historical Society, with documents suggesting they planned a trip to Drumcree for the weekend of the 10th of October. The trip was then cancelled at the last minute. The documents appear to show that the Treasurer had set aside society […]

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Rhasidat Adeleke receives the James Joyce Award from the L&H

Editor — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:30:56 +0000

On Wednesday, 30 September 2026, Rhasidat Adeleke was honoured with the James Joyce Award by the Literary and Historical Society (L&H). An Olympic finalist and mixed 4×4 400m champion, Adeleke is also the holder of seven individual Irish track records and has contributed to two other national records. Adeleke received the award from Katie O’Sullivan, […]

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Manchester City’s Winning Streak Overshadowed by Financial Scandal

Editor — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:15:34 +0000

Following a historic World Cup campaign where Erling Haaland helped Norway end their 28-year absence, far exceeding expectations and leading the national team to the quarter-finals, a feat which marked a significant milestone for Norwegian football and cemented Haaland as one of the world’s leading footballers. Haaland also faced an exceptional beginning to the English […]

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The Rise of AI-phobia: Why Students are Opting Out

Editor — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000

A poster on the top floor of the Newman building, outside the philosophy department offices, reads, “You are smarter than AI”. AI has increasingly become an ingrained part of university life. A 2024 survey at UCC and MTU found that 83.2% of students used AI “in some capacity” in their coursework. In July, The Times […]

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UCD Library Announces Further Closures Amid Student Anger

Editor — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:45:00 +0000

In September of this year, UCD’s Library Services announced the closure of Level 2 of the James Joyce (JJ) building to facilitate renovations. Amid student outrage, another development unfolded this morning: the additional closure of Levels 1, 3, and 4 was announced. After careful deliberation by graduate maths students, who were eager to find any […]

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