TD Rose Conway Walsh criticized for Dáil comments
TD Rose Conway Walsh, the spokesperson for higher and further education for Sinn Féin, apologised this week for her comments comparing plans to reopen indoor dining for vaccinated people to…
Harris Encourages Staff and Students to Participate in New Antigen-Testing Project for a “Safe” Return to Campus
Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris is encouraging staff and students of University College Dublin (UCD), Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and University College Cork (UCC) to volunteer for a pilot…
UCD CAO Applications BOOM in STEM, Healthcare and Journalism, PLUMMET for Law
The latest data from the Central Applications Office (CAO) shows an overall increase in applications for courses in healthcare, STEM, and journalism. Journalism was subject to the most dramatic increase…
Senator Malcolm Byrne “Shocked” at UCD Accommodation Costs
Last week, Fianna Fail Senator Malcolm Byrne labelled the rising costs of student accommodation in Ireland as “outrageous”, particularly the accommodation provided by UCD. Byrne expressed his shock and disappointment…
UCDSU Criticise “Discriminatory Two-Tiered Re-opening” of Society
Ruairí Power, President of University College Dublin Students’ Union (UCDSU) decried the planned implementation of a vaccine pass by the government in a press release today stating that “The Government’s…
The College Tribune Announces New Co-Editors
The College Tribune is excited to announce that two new Co-Editors have been chosen to manage the 35th edition of Ireland’s largest independent student newspaper. Conor Paterson (pictured left) and…
UCDSU and UCD Political Societies Unite to Oppose Minimum Unit Pricing
The University College Dublin Students’ Union (UCDSU) and UCD political societies have banded together to oppose the impending implementation of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018. In particular, the student…
Government Announce On-Campus Learning To Return For September
On April 30th, The Minister of Higher Education Simon Harris stated Third level education will see a “significant increase in on-site activity in September.” Harris said the full plans on…
The USI’s Residential Tenancies Bill – What’s Next?
On Wednesday April 28th, Dail Eireann was presented with The USI’s Residential Tenancies (Student Rents and Other Protections) (Covid-19) Act 2021 by Sinn Fein and signed by 56 opposition TDS.…
Spotify to Increase Student Pricing From Friday
Spotify Ireland will be increasing the price of their Premium Student membership for all students from €4.99 a month to €5.99 a month. This will increase the price of student’s…
IUA Back Govt Plans On Return To Campus By Autumn.
The Irish Universities Association has come out in support of The Minister of Higher and Further Education, Simon Harris, and his comments surrounding a return to in-person learning by Autumn.…
UCDSU Vote to Lobby to Extend Voting Rights to Include Access Students
The University College Dublin Students’ Union (UCDSU) have voted in favour of lobbying the Returning Officer to extend voting rights in sabbatical elections to Access Students. In their final council…