Barry Murphy Elected as New UCDSU President
Barry Murphy has been elected as President of UCD Students’ Union (UCDSU). The former Acting President and Campaigns and Communications Officer (C&C) overcame the challenge of Rebecca Hart in a…
Rebecca Hart Suspended from Canvassing In Presidential By Election Until 3pm For Breaking Election Rules
It has been confirmed to the College Tribune by the Returning Officer via email that Presidential candidate Rebecca Hart has been suspended from canvassing from 12-3pm today. In an email…
Presidential Bye-Election Hustings a quiet affair.
The hustings held on 20th of November for the Presidential bye-election between Rebecca Hart and Barry Murphy were a very calm affair, especially compared to the impeachment referendum that preceded…
Presidential Profiles: Barry Murphy
Current Position: Campaigns & Communications Officer/Acting President Main policy: Improving RAG Week. Other policies: Implementing electronic voting for SU elections, making the work of the SU more accessible. Cringiest line…
Presidential Profiles: Rebecca Hart
Current Position: Final year Nursing student from Wicklow. Main policy: Making UCD campus more accessible for everyone. Other policies: Lobbying for more car parking spaces and lobbying for better food…
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…
The SAVI Report: A Student Issue
In 2002, a report was published in Ireland called Sexual Abuse and Violence (SAVI). It was a groundbreaking report funded by Atlantic Philanthropies which documented the vast scale of sexual…
UCDSU Switches Tactics on Residences Masterplan
UCD Students’ Union (UCDSU) has altered its approach towards UCD’s attempt to build additional on-campus accommodation. The university is pushing ahead with its plan to build over 3,000 rooms as…
UCDSU Launches Environmental Survey
UCD Students’ Union (UCDSU) has unveiled an online survey to assess the environmental habits of students, teachers, and on-campus businesses. The survey asks students for their opinion on a number…
Editorial: You Can’t Stop The Democracy Train
Since our last issue and at the time of writing, Barry Murphy and Rebecca Hart have declared themselves as candidates in the Presidential By Election. As well as that we…
Recycling in UCD: What Are We Waiting For?
UCD is the largest university in the country. The college overflows with more than 33,000 students and easily another extra thousand or more staff. We’re not a university so much…
Motion Passes to Allow Welfare Officer to Supply Free Pregnancy Tests to Students
A motion brought before UCDSU Council for the Welfare Officer to supply free pregnancy tests was passed last night. The motion which was proposed by 2nd Year Engineering class rep…