UCD Receives University of Sanctuary Status
UCD has become the fourth Irish university to be awarded the ‘University of Sanctuary’ status. President Andrew Deeks was presented with the ‘University of Sanctuary’ certificate by Dr Veronica Crosbie,…
Two Top 50 Spots for UCD in QS Subject Rankings
UCD President Andrew Deeks used the release of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018 to praise staff and call out the lack of higher education funding provided by…
UCD Updating Its Academic Regulations
UCD is pushing ahead with the implementation of new Academic Regulations which would bring about several key changes to degree programmes for students. The current set of regulations were implemented…
UCD’s MoLI Museum to Open in Spring 2019
UCD recently announced its plans to enter into a partnership with the National Library of Ireland to create the Museum of Modern Literature (MoLI), to be located at the historic…
Ardmore House Facing Further Renovation Delays
UCD President Andrew Deeks may now have to wait for up to another six months to find out whether work can begin on his new office in Ardmore House. Here…
Deeks: Project Ireland 2040’s Capital Funding Projections may be ‘Inadequate’
UCD President Andrew Deeks has expressed concern that the government’s funding projections for capital developments in the education sector in its recent National Planning Framework – Project Ireland 2040 report…
Governing Authority Approves €145 Million for Residence Masterplan
UCD’s Governing Authority has formally approved spending €145 million on Phase 1 of UCD’s Residence Masterplan. It aims to have 924 beds across three buildings ready for September 2020. President…
News in Focus: EUA Council Endorses Calls for University Autonomy
University funding and institutional autonomy was discussed on at a European level at a Council Meeting of the European Universities Association (EUA), which was attended by UCD President Andrew Deeks.…
Public Accounts Committee Probing UCD Over Non Compliance
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Oireachtas is investigating UCD over its failure to competitively tender €8.5 million worth of procurement contracts. PAC began to look into the matter…
UCD Begins Bursar Search
UCD is looking for a new Bursar after Gerry O’Brien left the role to become Chief Operating Officer at the University of Limerick. The Bursar is one of the most…
Deeks Returns from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia Trip
UCD President Andrew Deeks has returned from a visit to the Middle East at the end of January. This trip served as part of President Deeks next stop as part…
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.…