Hume: ‘A Colossal Figure in Irish Politics’
Architect of Northern Irish peace process, John Hume has died at the age of 83. The founding member of the Social Democratic and Labour Party, best known for being a…
‘There Are Fights Coming’ | Young Greens National Coordinator on UCD Resignation Chaos
The Dáil’s summer recess may be upon us but the issues engulfing the Green Party linger on. The turbulent last few months have left its mark on all branches of…
BREAKING: UCD Expects One Metre Distancing On Campus, Against Government Guidance
University College Dublin (UCD) is still working under the expectation of 1-metre physical distance measures on campus in the upcoming Trimester, despite recent guidance from government suggesting a 2-metre distance.…
Big Spenders: Construction Firm Receives Over €80 million from UCD
It has emerged that UCD has paid over €80 million to JJ Rhatigan & Co. contractors so far to finance the ongoing construction of student residences on campus. The €82,032,228.39…
A New Era For Dublin’s Lord Mayor | Interviewing Hazel Chu
From the daughter of an immigrant to the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Hazel Chu is the Green Party’s talented new Chair for Dublin City Council. Recently coming into the role…
Resigned Young Greens Allege ‘Ageism’ and ‘Sexism’
Ten of University College Dublin’s (UCD) Young Greens committee members have resigned following alleged experiences of “ageism” and “sexism” in the Green Party in recent months and as a result…
Mass Resignation From UCD Young Greens
Ten committee members of UCD Young Greens have resigned from the youth branch of the party and from their roles on the committee. This mass resignation amounts to almost two-thirds,…
Conway-Walsh: Sinn Féin Higher Education Spokesperson on “Unsustainable” Model | Interview
On the 22nd of July, Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD and opposition spokesperson on Higher Education, Innovation, and Science, spoke with The College Tribune on a number of ongoing student…
BREAKING: Two-Metre Distancing Next Year to Significantly Reduce In-Person Learning in Irish Universities
A two-metre social distancing rule will be put into effect on university campuses that re-open this autumn. The two-metre rule, advised by the State’s National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET)…
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…
No Disadvantage Policy ‘Advisory and Not Mandatory’, says UCD School of Law
Despite University College Dublin’s (UCD) and the Students’ Union’s (SU) claim that no students, particularly final year students, would be left disadvantaged by the implications of COVID-19, some students have…
STI Clinics Should Reopen Alongside Country, says ACT UP
The sexual health advocacy organization ACT UP Dublin has called on Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to accelerate the reopening of public STI clinics in Ireland, which have been closed…