Life on Campus in September: What We Know So Far
Life at University College Dublin will be remarkably unusual for students in the upcoming academic year, as staff, lecturers, clubs, societies, and the government try to implement new public health…
Irish Students Face Higher Exam-Related Anxiety, Report Suggests
According to a report published by the Department of Education and the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) Irish students have higher levels of anxiety towards exams and schoolwork than students…
Debunking Money Myths: Will I Be Taxed For The Covid-19 Unemployment Payment?
Back in May, Independent TD Marian Harkin warned that people receiving the Covid-19 unemployment payment could be in for a “terrible shock” at the end of the year as many…
UCD Sport & Fitness Reopen With Extensive Safety Measures In Place
Previously, The College Tribune reported that University College Dublin’s sport & fitness centre would reopen on July 20th. However, since the government announcement of the speeding up of phases, the…
Spring Exchanges “Proceeding As Planned” For UCD Students – Subject to Review.
University College Dublin (UCD) cancelled their outgoing exchanges for the first semester of the 2020/2021 academic year on May 15th due to uncertainty as to when international travel restrictions would…
Dolores Cahill: Students Blast Head of Medicine with 15,000 Word Letter after Failing to Respond to Complaints
The Dean and Head of School of Medicine at University College Dublin (UCD) has not responded to complaints from students regarding Professor Dolores Cahill’s recent false and misleading claims regarding…
Five Secret Tips for being the Ultimate University Tutor
Be cool. You want them to like you. This is your opportunity to be the teacher you always wished you had. If you follow these 5 steps, you’re well on…
Student Risked Starvation for Fear of Small Talk in Kitchen
In a recent interview, UCD student John Hughes shared his harrowing experience of how he almost starved to death in his Digs. The brave 19-year-old, who is enjoying his first…
Fantastic Films, and where to find them
Fact: Going to the cinema makes you a more interesting person. Whether you’re a die-hard cinephile or you’re simply looking for a casual night out with your new college friends,…
Students Disaffiliate from Students’ Union
In the past week, two UCD International students have disaffiliated from the Students’ Union. Both parties claim harassment of students was occurring during the UCDSU elections, which is not properly…
Study Find More College Grants Being Awarded To Students From Urban Areas
Recent figures reveal changes in the college grant system. The study, recently featured in the Irish Independent, show that students living in predominantly urban areas are more likely to receive…
The End Of “Ireland’s Biggest Private Party”?
Another year comes to an end and as ever we open with a story about the UCD Ball, however this time it’s not to go through the list of one…