UCDSU Final Election Results
In a long count which last over 13 hours, a new UCDSU Sabbatical team has been elected for 2018/2019. It was a long day with several recounts but eventually a…
Barry Murphy Re-Elected as UCDSU President
Barry Murphy has been re-elected as UCDSU President. The incumbent overcame five challengers and will now stay in his role until June 2019. The total valid poll in the Presidential…
Editorial: Give Me An SU Candidate Who Actually Cares
Evidently Barry Murphy and Niall Torris didn’t read my last editorial about current SU sabbatical officers re-running which just shows you the power of the editorial. In fairness to Torris,…
SU Elections: Niall Torris for Graduate Officer
2018 appears to be the year of incumbents running with Niall Torris running unopposed for a second year to become Graduate Officer. His manifesto is simple and easily understandable. It’s…
Niall Torris: Increase in Postgraduate Fees is “Cynical” and “Cowardly”
Graduate Officer Niall Torris has come out strongly against rising postgraduate fees calling it a “very cynical move” by UCD. Speaking to the Tribune Mr Torris said “I think it’s…
What Does It Mean to be a Man Today?
International Men’s Day takes place on November 19th each year. This year, the UCD Student’s Union has made a conscious effort to celebrate the day. The objectives of International Men’s…
Sabbatical Officer’s Annual Leave Rejected
The Independent Appeals and Disciplinary Board (IADB) has overruled the decision of the Executive meaning that the sabbatical officers cannot take annual leave meaning they cannot campaign for the impeachment…
Sabbatical Officers to Campaign for Impeachment
In yet another twist in the impeachment referendum saga, three of UCDSU sabbatical officers are taking annual leave in order to campaign in favour of Katie Ascough’s impeachment. Sabbatical officers…
“She Has Betrayed The Electorate” UCDSU Executive Minutes Finally Released
The minutes of the first executive meeting of the UCDSU which took place on September 21st have finally been released. The minutes released detail the aftermath of the Winging It…
UCDSU Gearing Up for the March for Education
UCDSU Education Officer Rob Sweeney is encouraging students to turn out for the March for Education this Wednesday. The march which will start at the Custom House at 12pm is…
Class Rep Nominations Exceed Expectations
A total of 270 people have signed up to run for class rep elections this year making it the biggest class rep election to date. The elections which are due…