More than a Phone: How Innovation has Redefined Communication
The word ‘innovation’ can be defined as the process or action of creating new things or coming up with new ways to improve the usual method of doing something. The…
Political Will Forming for a Sugar Tax to Tackle Irish Obesity Projections
Minister for Finance Michael Noonan is expected to announce in the coming budget, the introduction of a levy on soft drinks containing added sugar. The method of calculation of such…
Dramatic Cutbacks for UCD Library Service See Staff Numbers Drop by 36%
The UCD Library has witnessed dramatic cutbacks in resources in recent years, with both staff numbers and the amount spent on books and journals being sharply cut by the university.…
UCD Start-up Smartvote.ie Nominated for Dot.ie Award for Best Use of Tech for Good
Smartvote.ie an app that started in UCD, developed to help young people engage with politics, has been nominated for a Dot.ie Net Visionary award. The founders of the app Keith…
Over €7,600 in Expenses Paid out to college President Deeks and University vice-presidents
The total amount of expenses claimed by the college President Andrew Deeks, and his vice presidents over 2014 and 2015 totalled to €7,669. President Deeks himself claimed €1,012 in expenses…
University Addressing Security Breach in Lab Waste Disposal on Campus
UCD is dealing with concerns over breaches in its security measures for the storage of hazardous laboratory waste on campus. The response comes after the Tribune identified a breach in…
Short Story: In the Trenches (Part 01)
12th September 1916, Dear Mother, I hope you and Father are keeping well. How are the apple trees coming along this season? I expect Nana will start making her apple…
Five Affordable Student Eats in Dublin City Centre
New to the big shmoke? Looking for an affordable meal out with friends? Here’s five great little choices for student eats in the city centre. Boojum (Under €10) Boojum is…
Repeal Jumpers: When Fashion Becomes Political
A not so fashion-conscious intellectual once said: “style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn”. Throughout the last century, fashion has been…
‘UCD for Choice’ Group Set Up to Campaign on Campus
A new group in UCD is aiming to link up all the pro-choice students, staff and alumni on campus this year. ‘UCD for Choice’ was created to ensure a “unified…
Chinese Ministry of Education Inspects Confucius Institute in UCD
It can be revealed that the controversial Chinese Ministry of Education inspects the Confucius Institute in UCD. The news comes as a new €7 million Confucius Centre is currently being…
UCD and Trinity College Presidents Issue Unprecedented Call for Urgent Funding
The President of UCD Andrew Deeks and the Trinity college President Patrick Prendergast yesterday issued a statement to politicians in Ireland, calling for an urgent increase in funding for higher…