VideoDoc to Provide Free GP Healthcare to USI Members
The Union of Students Ireland (USI) has announced a partnership with VideoDoc worth approximately €7 million. The partnership will allow students who are members of the USI to access a…
Mary Robinson Claims We Are Heading for “Catastrophe” During James Joyce Acceptance Speech
There was a huge crowd in the Fitzgerald Chamber on Thursday to attend a talk and award presentation with Ireland’s seventh President – Mary Robinson. Originally from Ballina in County…
UCD Gym Under Fire For Student Class Timetables
The UCD Sports & Fitness Gym has come under fire from students complaining about the high demand for the limited fitness classes each week. The gym located in the Student…
UCD Residences Under Fire Over Lack of Adequate Mental Health Facilities
RAs concerned over lack of out-of-hours support for students in UCD Residences 3 RAs and 1 SRA have already quit their roles this year Some SRAs unhappy with level of…
Government’s Changes to Education Funding Could Undermine University Autonomy
UCD and UCD Students’ Union (UCDSU) have both expressed concern that the government’s new plan to exercise further control over education funding may impact on the autonomy of Irish universities.…
UCD Pays Tribute to Peter Sutherland
UCD figureheads have paid tribute to Peter Sutherland, the former UCD student and influential businessman, who passed away on the 9th January at the age of 71. An important figure…
8th Amendment Referendum To Be Held In Early Summer
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has tonight announced that the Cabinet has agreed to hold a referendum on the 8th amendment which would likely occur at the end of May. The referendum…
Bats Could Delay Construction of President Deeks’ New Office
UCD President Andrew Deeks may have to wait a little longer for a new office because of bats. The Tribune reported in Issue 4 that UCD was spending hundreds of…
New Podcast Launched at UCD Exploring How People Learn New Things
101: The Way We Learn, a new 10 episode podcast series was launched today in UCD. The project which is being funded by Science Foundation Ireland through it’s Discover Programme…
“Rodeo Penis” Amongst Events Planned For SHAG Week
UCDSU Welfare Officer Eoghan Mac Domhaill has announced the timetable of events for Sexual Health and Guidance (SHAG) week which is set to take place from next Monday 29th Jan.…
Green Campus Programme To Tackle Environmental Issues in UCD
Many people will be familiar with the Green Flag programme from school. However, for those who aren’t: it is a student-led initiative with its main purpose of spreading environmental awareness…
Burkean Journal Attempts To Fill Conservative Space in UCD
The Burkean Journal is less than a year old but has already made some controversial waves in student media. The online-only publication was financed by Declan Ganley, a well known…