Thousands of Protesters Attend “Not in our UCD” Rally
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 an alleged victim of…
Government Announces New Housing Strategy Amid Construction Delays
In November of 2025, the government announced a new housing strategy aimed at speeding up the construction of new homes and tackling homelessness in Ireland. The plan, titled “Delivering Homes,…
EU Divisions Deepen as Hungary Blocks €210bn Ukraine Aid
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.…
Grilling Enzo Crothers: UCDSU Presidential Candidate
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…
2026 Sabbatical Officer Elections: Husting’s Highlights
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…
Student Fees, Housing, Union Engagement: Highlights from the UCDSU By-Election Hustings
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…
‘It’s Greed, Not Inflation’: Students Protest UCD Rent Prices
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…
Left in the Dark: Students Struggle with Delayed Grades and Lack of Feedback
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…
Interview: Daniel Wiffen on Olympic Success and Receiving the UCD James Joyce Award
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.…
“Ghost Buses” & Route Cuts: UCD Students Face Transport Woes, But is There a Solution?
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…
UCD President to Present University Strategy to Students at Historic SU Council Meeting
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…
Turning a Corner? Student Issues Set to be Addressed by Government with New Multi-Year Plan
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…