UCD and Covid-19: A Summary of Changes in UCD’s Plans to Re-Open
As classes resume at UCD next week with guidelines in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19, The College Tribune takes a look at how UCD’s plans for this trimester…
UL Spent €4,000 on Bed Linen for Ex-President’s House
The University of Limerick (UL) spent almost €4,000 on bed linen for its now outgoing president’s multi-million house, the Irish Daily Mail has revealed. This news comes just months after…
“Roadmap of Confusion”: Government Calls for Escalation of Protective measures in Third-Level Institutions
Dublin-based third-level institutions told to consider “enhanced protective measures” as part of a five-level strategy to deal with Covid-19 over the coming months which was released by the government this…
NUIG Backtracks on Mandatory “Behave Responsibly” COVID Pledge
NUI Galway (NUIG) has backtracked on the introduction of a mandatory student health pledge. The College is now encouraging students to sign a “voluntary public commitment”. The pledge would have…
Subway, Chopped, Starbucks Gone, New Tenants to Raise Quality.
Subway and Chopped gone, seating down 75% and Starbucks in the rearview mirror: life after Aramark might seem grim at first but Gather & Gather (G&G), the new tenants of…
UCD President Defends University’s Handling of Sexual Harassment Case
UCD President, Professor Andrew Deeks, has allegedly defended UCD’s handling of Dr. Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin’s sexual harassment case, as reported last night in The Irish Times. The University’s Governing Authority…
7% Increase in First Year Places as CAO Points for UCD Courses Skyrocket
CAO points required for entry into most third-level courses have risen significantly, with points for approximately 75% of level eight courses rising this year due to grade inflation. Courses at…
Orientation Week Likely to Go Ahead Remotely
UCD’s Orientation Week will be going ahead with a blended, primarily online approach. It will run from Tuesday 22nd September until Saturday 26th September. The week, which serves as the…
Professor quit UCD Gender Equality Group Due to Sexual Harassment Inaction.
A UCD Professor quit a gender equality group last year after she saw “no evidence of any commitment to take the necessary steps” to address sexual harassment on campus. UCD…
800 Additional College Places Announced by Minister Harris
The creation of an additional 800 new places for in demand university courses has been announced by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Research Simon Harris. The move…
Appointment of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre CEO to UCD Governing Authority will Tackle Sexual Harassment On Campus
Chief Executive Officer of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre and alumnus of University College Dublin (UCD), Noeline Blackwell, has been appointed to the UCD Governing Authority. On Wednesday afternoon Minister…
UCD Proposes “Zero Tolerance” Policy to Deal with Sexual Harassment on Campus
A “zero tolerance” policy has been proposed by UCD in order to deal with cases of sexual harassment against students and staff, as The Irish Times reported. The working group…