UCD Athletes Break in New Clonskeagh Track: UCD vs DCU vs TCD Colours Event
On 27th October, UCD welcomed runners from both DCU and TCD to participate in a 4 x 1 mile relay Colours event. It is almost eleven years to the day…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2022: Join the Fight
Whether you or a loved one are worried about developing breast cancer, have just been diagnosed, are going through breast cancer treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment;…
CeleBRAYtions: First Person with Down Syndrome Elected to an Irish Political Party
At the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis, Fintan Bray made history as the first person with Down syndrome to be elected to a senior position in an Irish political party. The…
UCD Prevails in Tense Season Opener: UCD 1st XV v DCU A
Women’s rugby officially made its return to Belfield on Wednesday 19th October as UCD faced up against their rivals, DCU, on their home turf. There was anticipation in the air…
Trinity Provost Warns of Possible Dangers with New Higher Education Bill
Trinity Provost, Dr. Linda Doyle, harshly criticised the new Higher Education Bill’s requirement for higher-level institutions to be more compliant with frameworks put forward by the Higher Education Authority. In…
Termination of Maynooth Student Centre Plans Causes Upset
Maynooth University decided to scrap all plans surrounding construction of the previously promised student centre causing upset among students. The announcement was made on 26th September after an autonomous decision…
The Selection of a New UCD President
Last year, Professor Andrew Deeks announced his intention to resign as President of UCD to take up a new role in Australia. Deeks was elected President of the University in…
UCD Outsourcing 2263% More Counselling Than 2015/16 as Demand Hits All-Time High
Demand for the UCD Student Counselling Service has never been higher, this year 1,910 students sought out mental health services, the highest in UCD’s history. Figures released to The College…
Not on a Student Budget: Government Fails to Address Key Issue
Budget Day, always one of unparalleled importance within the Irish political calendar, although this year’s budget will endure a heightened sense of meaning. No matter what path the Minister for…
UCD to Cease Operation of Alumni Email Accounts
Why Alumni Emails are Being Discontinued In an email circulated to UCD alumni on the 4th of October, UCD announced that it would cease the operation of alumni email accounts…
From Sapphic Nudes to Cubism: the Art Behind Artist Mainie Jellett
One of the most striking ideas around paganism during the Victorian and Edwardian Era was the idea of young maidens dancing naked in the pale moonlight. This idealisation of the…
Honouring the Contract: Kanye West to Continue with Adidas and Gap Partnerships
Kanye West told Bloomberg writer, Kim Bhashin, on Monday that he will not exit his corporate partnership contracts with Adidas and Gap. He intends to honour his obligations until they…