Catalonia In Crisis
On Friday the 27th of October as the Spanish Central government under Prime Minster Mariano Rajoy moved to implement direct rule on the autonomous region of Catalonia, the Catalonian parliament…
The 8th Amendment Committee – Where Are We Now?
Over the last few weeks the Oirechtas committee on the 8th amendment has been in sessions receiving expert testimony as they consider the what changes to Ireland’s abortion regime they…
Cocktails In The Capital
Calling all cocktail lovers! Treat your good self to a well-deserved, mid-semester cocktail at one of these Dublin hotspots! Candlelight Bar €€€ Located above Siam Thai in Dundrum Town Centre,…
Going Up/Going Down
Going Up Boojum Boojum made a spicy entrance onto the UCD food scene in more ways than one (#Boojum4Pres). Given the overwhelmingly positive student response, we hope the Boojmobile is…
The Psychology of Trump
One may wonder why Donald Trump is so concerned with NFL players protesting peacefully during the national anthem, when there are much more critical issues he could and perhaps should…
UCD to Carry Out First Major Review of Student Support Services in 12 Years
UCD is set to carry out its first major review of how it provides administrative and professional support to students in 12 years. The new survey will be the first…
Deeks Goes on Alumni Tours to Australia and China
UCD President Andrew Deeks returned to his childhood country of Australia as part of a UCD Alumni Tour this October. Deeks kicked off the tour in his hometown of Perth,…
Expenses And Catering Costs of UCD Governing Authority Revealed
Some expenses and costs of the Governing Authority of UCD for the financial year ended September 2016 have been revealed. The expenses which were released in UCD’s Financial Statement for…
O’Reilly Hall Extension Refused Fire Safety Certificate
The construction of a Private Club onto O’Reilly Hall is facing a delay after Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council rejected the application for its Revised Fire Safety Certificate. The extension is…
President Deeks: ‘Since the Global Economic Crisis, Trust in Universities has Reduced Around the World’
UCD President Andrew Deeks has told staff that ‘trust in universities has reduced around the world’, following the global economic crisis. He made the statement to staff in his latest…
UCD to Host Major International Academic Conference
UCD has been chosen to host the next General Conference of the International Association of Universities (IAU) in 2020. The news was revealed by UCD President Andrew Deeks, who travelled…
Editorial: Presidential Bulletins Proving Useful
UCD President Andrew Deeks’ Presidential Bulletin is the main way in which staff can keep up to date with the life of President. Bulletins usually consist of an account of…