Campus affairs – College Tribune

‘We Have Neither Employment Rights nor the Social Protections that Come with Them ‘, UCD PWO Picket Outside Tierney Building.

Editor — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:44:29 +0000

The UCD branch of the Postgraduate Workers Organisation picketed outside the Tierney Administrative Building this Wednesday, 21 October. Members of UCD PWO unanimously voted to strike yesterday, bringing much research work to a halt and cancelling many tutorials, labs and seminars across campus. “Postgraduate workers are coming together, forming their own union to really push […]

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UCD Set for an October of Industrial Action Disputes

Harry O'Leary — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:32:25 +0000

A series of industrial actions are set to take place throughout October, affecting UCD students, staff and university services. In an email to the UCD student body, Dean of Students Professor Jason Last outlined the upcoming industrial action, following the start of a wider public sector dispute over a successor to the Public Service Agreement. […]

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“How British Are You Prepared To Be?” Packed Fitz Debates a United Ireland

Editor — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:10:45 +0000

Thursday, the 22nd of September, the UCD Law Society held a debate on the motion titled ‘This House Would Fight for a United Ireland’. A Northern Ireland motion has been a long staple in UCD debating, and the Fitzgerald Chamber was packed for the lively debate, with only standing room available as the house voted […]

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Think you’ve got what it takes to be a fresher?

Editor — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:29:22 +0000

The UCD Fresher’s Survival Guide: Do’s and Don’ts and Other Things You’ll Learn the Hard Way Welcome to UCD! You have survived the leaving and the CAO, approximately 700 WhatsApp groups, and at least one family member asking you what you’re going to do with your degree. Congratulations, you are now officially a fresher (sorry, […]

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The Academic Instruments of Power: The UCD Encampment’s Fight Against Systematic Soft Violence and the European Pro-Palestine Movement

Editor — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:52:13 +0000

In early September, as new and returning students stepped foot onto the N11 entrance of the Belfield Campus, they were greeted by the sight of waving flags, anchored tents, and in big bold letters, a message: “Break the academic chains of zionism”. More than a year since the previous encampment’s divisive conclusion, protesters have regrouped […]

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Grilling Enzo Crothers: UCDSU Presidential Candidate

Editor — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:30:50 +0000

Enzo Crothers is a Stage 3 History and Politics student. He is running uncontested for the role of UCDSU President. He has previous experience both on and off campus that he believes would benefit him greatly in the role of president. He was a committee member for both the History Society and the Politics and […]

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2026 Sabbatical Officer Elections: Husting’s Highlights

Editor — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:41:17 +0000

On 25 February the candidates running for election in the UCD Students’ Union (SU) met in the Science Hub for hustings. Candidates were given the opportunity to highlight their goals if elected and also answered questions from students and student media. The Race for President Enzo Crothers is a third-year History and Politics student. He […]

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