No Pennies Saved: Ireland’s Failure to Fund Higher Education
There are issues in Irish politics that get more attention than others. It’s a sad reality of democracy – issues that get votes have money thrown their way and others,…
Advice For Students Dealing With Anxiety | UCD Chaplaincy
In the summer of 2013, I received the most ludicrous phone call of my life. It was from a Garda who informed me that I had been fined €1,400 and…
Mature Student Diaries: Keeping Up With College – And The Kids Too!
Since February, when I started attending UCD’s Innovation Academy, we’ve been presented with a variety of daily challenges, everything from building lego ducks (not kidding) to real life industry problems,…
Start-Up Spotlight: Zipp Mobility
Electric scooters; hate them or love them, it is inevitable that a dockless scooter company arrives on our shores in the not so distant future. You’ll likely have seen them…
Now Is The Time For Students To Invest
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is irrefutably damaging the Irish economy, with businesses closing temporarily and hundreds of thousands unemployed. Despite this, the current environment is ripe with opportunities for financial…
COVID-19 Consequences for Irish Courts
The Judicial System is the pillar of the State which ensures that law and order are maintained. COVID-19 has significantly impacted Irish courts, something which there has been little to…
A ‘Zoom’ In On Video Calling Privacy Problems
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a huge increase in the popularity of apps such as Zoom and Houseparty, as a means for family, friends, and employees to remain connected…
Art in our Back Garden: UCD’s Sculpture Trail
From Wind and Water at the Upper Lake to the Tremor in O’Brien Centre for Science, we’ve all walked past them but never paid them any heed, other than snapping…
“My entire degree is going down the drain,” Students Speak Out On Virtual College
“I am an agricultural student in final year, most of my final year grades are attributed to large projects and assignments, so resitting exams wouldn’t cut it. I’ve had to…
The Tribune’s News Roundup 2019/20: What a Fucking Mental Year.
While the COVID-19 epidemic might be the biggest story of this year in the world of student journalism, it certainly wasn’t the only memorable moment to flash past the window…
University Commits Over €3.5 Million In New Tenders Since January
Since the start of 2020, UCD have put out over €3.5 million worth of tenders, excluding VAT. In reality this figure is higher, but due to the nature of certain…
Dublin Band ‘P1g’ to Release Album 10 Years in the Making
Music is nothing without a story, and Tony Cassidy, frontman of the Dublin-based rock band P1g, has a fascinating origin story for the band’s latest album. A mature student studying…