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Spots of Gold: UCD Earns roughly €700,000 a Year from Parking

Hannah Kate Costello — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:02:35 +0000

While University budgets are reported to be under pressure, The Tribune can reveal that on-campus parking is a significant revenue stream for UCD. Data from a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by The Tribune reveal that UCD generates hundreds of thousands of euros in annual revenue. Yet, many drivers compete daily for limited parking spots […]

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Thousands of Protesters Attend “Not in our UCD” Rally

Editor — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:19:29 +0000

Thousands of protestors attended the “Not in Our UCD” rally on March 4. The protest was held in solidarity with a UCD Medicine student who was a victim of rape and image-based sexual assault (IBSA). The demonstration began outside O’Reilly Hall before moving to the Quad outside the Health Science building. The demonstration was called […]

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EU Divisions Deepen as Hungary Blocks €210bn Ukraine Aid

Editor — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:38:52 +0000

On the 24th February 2022, Russia began its illegal invasion of Ukraine. Four years on, the European Union (EU) is increasingly divided on its relationship with both Ukraine and Russia. In December of 2025, EU governments struggled to reach an agreement on underwriting a proposed €210 billion financial assistance program for Ukraine, despite support from […]

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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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Student Fees, Housing, Union Engagement: Highlights from the UCDSU By-Election Hustings

Editor — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:01:38 +0000

The three candidates running in the UCD Students’ Union (UCDSU) Sabbatical Officer by-elections participated in hustings on October 16th. The three hopefuls faced questions from one another, as well as from students and student media. The Race for Campaigns and Engagement Officer Kelvyn Fields and Rajul Bhitre are both running for the position of Campaigns […]

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‘It’s Greed, Not Inflation’: Students Protest UCD Rent Prices

Editor — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:30:17 +0000

This Wednesday, the UCD Students’ Union held a rally protesting the high cost of campus accommodation. As executive elections approach, the current SU team is wrapping up its term by collaborating with the Student Action Group for Housing on this initiative. Around 30 to 40 people gathered by the main lake to take part. Speakers […]

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Left in the Dark: Students Struggle with Delayed Grades and Lack of Feedback

Editor — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 16:24:38 +0000

Students are growing increasingly frustrated with delays in receiving their exam results and coursework grades, with many reporting knock-on effects on their academic performance and well-being. A recent survey conducted by The College Tribune highlights the widespread nature of the issue, with more than 71% of respondents stating that they have experienced delays beyond the […]

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Interview: Daniel Wiffen on Olympic Success and Receiving the UCD James Joyce Award

Editor — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Mark Cullen sat down with Olympic gold medalist Daniel Wiffen to discuss his record-breaking achievements, the honour of receiving the UCD James Joyce Award, and his journey in elite swimming. Wiffen shares insights into his training, inspirations, and how he stays grounded amid success. After a successful summer in the pool in Paris, Olympic gold […]

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“Ghost Buses” & Route Cuts: UCD Students Face Transport Woes, But is There a Solution?

Editor — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:52:00 +0000

Public transport has emerged as a defining issue for UCD students in 2025, with two significant concerns taking centre stage: the discontinuation of the 145 bus route and ongoing reliability issues with Go-Ahead Ireland-operated services. The UCD Students’ Union (UCDSU) has been vocal in addressing these issues, though responses from transport authorities remain mixed. The […]

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UCD President to Present University Strategy to Students at Historic SU Council Meeting

Editor — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:54:06 +0000

Dr Orla Feely, President of UCD, will make history on Monday, 27th January, as the first sitting UCD president to attend a Students’ Union (SU) Council meeting. The event, beginning at the slightly earlier-than-usual time of 5:55 p.m. and taking place in the Fitzgerald Chamber, will feature highlights from the recently launched UCD Strategy to […]

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Turning a Corner? Student Issues Set to be Addressed by Government with New Multi-Year Plan

Editor — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:47:00 +0000

Third-level students across Ireland are shocked that they may not be forgotten this time. However, the release of the 2025 Draft Programme for Government, which sets out what the government is committed to delivering over the next five years, makes one thing certain: The government plans to secure Ireland’s future by investing more in education […]

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Forgotten and Forsaken: Sudan’s Humanitarian Emergency Worsens

Hannah Kate Costello — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:35:00 +0000

According to returning aid workers, the Sudanese people use the word “forgotten” to express their feelings. While the Western media focuses its international coverage on Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and Ukraine, the underwhelming coverage of other conflict zones belies the scope and scale of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. The Academy of International Humanitarian Law and […]

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