Short Story: Odo of the Grove
Odo sat on the rock. It was not unusual for him to sit there. He had sat there many times before and would sit there many times in the future.…
Running into the New Year
For many, the New Year is synonymous with positive change and heralds an overhaul of one’s health and outlook. Running remains an enduringly popular New Year’s resolution, but many hang…
UCD Move Towards Mandatory Laptops and De-Commission Computer Labs in Engineering Building
Open-access computers in the Engineering building will be shut down this summer due to the high cost of replacing and upgrading the old stock of computers. Laptops are now being…
Planned End of Term Ball with DIT ‘Not Ideal’ Replacement for Previous On-Campus Ball
UCD Students’ Union is organising a new event to replace the UCD Ball, which is set to take place in Dun Laoghaire Harbour on Friday 28th April, the last day…
Internal UCD Staff Survey Criticises Lack of ‘Leadership’ and ‘Accountability’ in University Management
An internal university staff engagement survey has found satisfaction with college management and leadership is poor in UCD. 1,827 staff completed a college internal ‘UCD Culture & Engagement Survey’, at…
Short Story: Another Day in Paradise
Lucy sat down on the edge of the pool. She took off her boots and dipped her feet into the water. It felt nice on her feet. It didn’t look…
Thrifty Travelling: The Best Tips for Travelling on a Student Budget
For most students the old adage rings true – we are time rich and cash poor, a maxim that often reverses itself once we enter the professional world. Our four…
Launch of Nintendo Switch Raises More Questions and Concerns from Gamers Than Excitement
Last week the gaming community (pessimists and optimists alike) received a more in depth look into Nintendo’s new “games console” the Switch, during the annual Nintendo press conference. In recent…
FOI Reveals UCD has No Investments in Fossil Fuels
The College Tribune can reveal that UCD currently does not invest in fossil fuel companies, according to documents viewed under the Freedom of Information act. This information was sought in…
Plans for €14 Million Investment in UCD Sports Facilities and New Running Track Scrapped
The college has abandoned plans for a €14 million development of sporting facilities on campus. The plans included a new 400 meter running track, a refurbishment of the existing Sports…
Trinity News Apologise Over Plagiarism of UCD Student Newspapers
Trinity News has made an apology to both the College Tribune and the University Observer over instances of plagiarism. The Trinity paper was accused of plagiarising several news stories relating…
Planned Private Staff ‘University Club’ and Restaurant “Number One” Priority for President Deeks
The planned University Club will provide fine dining and a formal bar reception for staff, alumni, and visiting guests, although students will not be given access. Other priorities include a…