Student Accommodation & Housing Crisis
“Accommodation” – It’s that abominable word that’s on every student’s tongue. It’s an inconvenience for those who can afford it, and it’s a truly daunting task for those who cannot…
Who are the Presidential hopefuls and how do they get elected?
With the 26th of October the date of the next presidential election drawing closer and closer and the presidential nominations closing on the 26th of September, the race to be…
Controversial Confucius Centre Due to Open Amidst Sudden Changes in Funding Use
The controversial UCD Confucius Centre is finally scheduled to be completed this September having run at least €4.8 million over budget. The project originally started in 2014 is now two…
LawSoc Debate On United Ireland Pits Idealists Against Realist
The LawSoc debate on a United Ireland covered the well worn debates for and against the reunification of Ireland, but still managed to remain exciting with its animated clashes, and…
Brexit: The End of British Foreign Policy
Britain is an island nation in every sense: geographically, culturally, and politically. As an island nation, Britain is protected by the English Channel, but these 22 miles of sea do…
Aidan Regan Receives Funding To Open Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence
Aidan Regan is assistant professor at the UCD School of Politics and International Relations. He has just been awarded a grant by the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme to open a…
UCD Common Room Members to boycott New €14m Club
Members of the UCD Common Room Club based in the Newman Building are considering a boycott action against the new Club, currently under construction in response to plans to close…
UCD Students Union Condemns Violence Against Housing Activists
UCD Student’s Union tonight condemned the violence used against activists and protestors at the housing demonstration on North Frederick Street. The protest which was being organised by the ‘Take Back…
108th Session of LawSoc Begins With Classic Culchie vs Dubs Debate
The 108th Session of the Law Society got off the a comedic start earlier yesterday with is orientation week debate; Dubs vs Cluchies. The debate which was described as “as…
UCDSU Still Yet To Donate Money Raised For The Together For Yes Campaign
The College Tribune has learned that money raised by the UCD Students Union for the campaign to that was due to be donated to the Together for Yes campaign to…
UCD Appoints New Bursar
David Kelly, Director of Financial Planning and Strategy in the College of Science and College of Engineering and Architecture, has been appointed as the new Bursar. UCD President Andrew Deeks…
UCD to Appeal WRC’s Age Discrimination Ruling
UCD President Andrew Deeks has confirmed the university is set to appeal a finding by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) that it discriminated against a member of staff on age…