Some Schools Increase Credits Per Module to Increase Depth of Learning
On July 8th, it came to the attention of UCD Politics students that some 3rd year Politics modules credits have
UCD Residences to be “Filled as Normal” Despite No Clear Guidance from Government
Deputy President and Registrar of University College Dublin (UCD), Professor Mark Rogers, has this week outlined plans regarding on-campus student
Campus Update: What’s Open, What’s Not
Numerous restaurants, cafés and retailers on campus in University College Dublin (UCD) remain closed with no signs of reopening, since
UCD RFC Set To Host Socially Distant Fun Run Fundraiser
University College Dublin (UCD) Rugby Football Club (RFC) will be hosting a unique fundraising event on Saturday the 11th of July as they encourage supporters and club members both old and new to take part in the AdAstra 5k Fun Run/Walk. As the lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic forced the postponement of UCD RFC’s usual fundraisers, such as their Annual Dinner, UCD RFC have had to think outside of the box in order raise funds during the summer.
Over 9,000 CAO applicants choose UCD as their first choice for September 2020
There has been a rise in CAO applications to UCD for health science degrees in disciplines including medicine, nursing,
Undergrads at UCD to spend 40-60% of Studies In Person
On July 8th, Deputy President and Registrar of University College Dublin (UCD) Mark Rogers announced to current students via email
Belfield is Probably Not Going To Be Hit By a Tsunami – UCD Research
A study by wave experts at UCD and Geological Survey Ireland suggests that tsunamis pose a significant threat to the
No Sign of Fee Reductions for an Upcoming Year of Blended Learning
Several Irish universities, including University College Dublin (UCD), have ruled out fee reductions for students this Autumn semester despite fundamental
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
As Autumn Exchanges Remain Cancelled, UCD Prepares for Incoming Internationals
International students will be welcomed to University College Dublin (UCD) for the autumn trimester, while all autumn exchange programmes for UCD students remain cancelled. There will also be no charge for incoming international students on-campus for the first 21 days.
Currently, UCD Global is advising international students from outside of the island of Ireland to self isolate for 14 days upon arrival and to complete a Public Health Passenger Locator Form, in accordance with the government regulations. As these current guidelines are prone to change, UCD Global told The College Tribune that they are also advising international students to check the Irish Health Service COVID-19 Advice Page online to ensure they receive the latest information.
UCD response to National Sexual Experience Survey
Many universities from across the country have issued responses following a recent survey highlighting the prevalence of non-consensual sexual experiences
UCD SU President Hopes To Reduce Stigma Of Living With HIV
UCD Students’ Union (SU) President, Conor Anderson has made public his HIV positive status, in an interview with Masc on Friday. The incoming president was diagnosed with the illness at the age of 21, in 2010, during his undergraduate degree in Los Angeles, California.
“It was the spring of my junior year, and my hair started falling out,” said Anderson. “I didn’t know why, so after a long time, I finally decided to go to the campus clinic. So, they tested me for everything because they didn’t know what was going on, and that is when they found it.”