“We Need to Fight”: Tia Cullen’s Vision for a Stronger SU
Tia Cullen isn’t new to the Students’ Union and is not new to student hardship either. A general nursing student, SU Education Officer, and long-time class rep, she says her…
Saskia McCormack-Eiffe Wants to Make the SU Visible — But Is That Enough?
When we sat down (virtually) with Saskia McCormack-Eiffe, she was calm, chatty, and clearly campaign-seasoned. She’s been involved in youth activism for a decade and has held more SU and…
Michael Roche Wants to Take Back the Union — Will He Succeed?
When we sat down with him, Michael Roche was in full campaign mode — fired up, manifesto in hand, and eager to shake up what he sees as a broken…
Grilling Ciara Donohue | UCDSU Welfare Officer Candidate
Ciara Donohue is a third-year General Nursing student from Bray running to be your next SU Welfare Officer. She is currently the SU Mental Health Campaigns Coordinator as of January;…
UCDSU Executive Elections Explained
It’s UCDSU Election season and those Instagram follower request notifications from hopeful candidates are about to start pouring in, but how do you vote and who will be running? When…
What Does UCDSU Do Anyway? An Interview with Marc Matouc, UCDSU Graduate Officer
Co-Editor Emma Hanrahan speaks with Marc Matouc to find out what the role of UCDSU Graduate Officer entails. The Students’ Union is facing an engagement issue. The disconnect between UCD…
UCDSU Introduces ‘Commuter Breakfasts’
UCD’s Student Union (UCDSU) is launching a commuter breakfast series on Tuesday, January 30th. The series hopes to provide practical support for UCD’s cohort of commuting students. These free breakfasts…
Grilling Jill Nelis | UCDSU Welfare Candidate
On-Campus voting takes place on the 4th and 5th of April. Jill Nelis is a final-year English and Drama student from Belfast. She is running unopposed for the role of…
Grilling Martha Ní Riada | UCDSU Presidential Candidate
UCDSU on-campus voting takes place on the 4th and 5th of April. The existing UCDSU Education Officer is asking students to ‘Rely on Ní Riada’ and select her to be…
Grilling Sarah McGrath | UCDSU Education Officer Candidate
On-Campus voting takes place on the 4th and 5th of April. Sarah McGrath, third-year Radiography student, is running uncontested for Education Officer in this year’s UCDSU elections. The College Tribune…
Grilling Marc Matouc | UCDSU Graduate Officer Candidate
On-Campus voting takes place on the 4th and 5th of April. Running for a second term as UCDSU Graduate Officer, Marc Matouc offers students a continuation of the status quo,…
Grilling Neo O’Herlihy: UCDSU Entertainments Candidate
On-Campus voting takes place on the 4th and 5th of April. Neo O’Herlihy is a stage three English, Drama and Film student. He is running uncontested for the role of…