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Birds of a feather fall together
Tuesday, 18 Jan, 2011 – 14:03 | Comments Off
Birds of a feather fall together

Birds falling from the skies and countless fish washing ashore, Caitriona Farrell asks what is happening to the world’s animals?

Holding forum
Tuesday, 18 Jan, 2011 – 14:03 | Comments Off
Holding forum

As a relic of the UCD campus temporarily closes its doors, Caitriona Farrell reminisces about the already much-missed Forum Bar

Leinster Rugby set to move operations to Belfield
Tuesday, 18 Jan, 2011 – 14:01 | One Comment
Leinster Rugby set to move operations to Belfield

Speculation has arisen that proposals are under way for a new purpose-built facility between Leinster Rugby and UCD on the college’s grounds, with an annual rent costing €500,000. If the move were to go ahead, …

Sleeping rough
Sunday, 5 Dec, 2010 – 3:00 | Comments Off
Sleeping rough

When UCD SVP hosted its annual sleep out on Homeless Week, Caitriona Farrell braved the elements to investigate the yearly campus event

SIPTU hold meeting in UCD ahead of march
Sunday, 5 Dec, 2010 – 2:58 | Comments Off
SIPTU hold meeting in UCD ahead of march

The march against the governmental decision to seek financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was the topic of a staff-student meeting held on November 23rd in the Newman building, arranged by the trade …

Acceptable Prejudices?
Tuesday, 16 Nov, 2010 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Acceptable Prejudices?

As increasing fears of terrorist attacks heighten security measures in America and Britain, Caitriona Farrell sheds light on the issue of Islamophobia

UCDSU create position of Sports Officer
Tuesday, 2 Nov, 2010 – 14:00 | Comments Off
UCDSU create position of Sports Officer

UCD Students’ Union Council passed a motion to create a new executive position. The position of Sports Officer was filled by election at SU Council on 19th October.
Business and Law student Brendan Lacey was elected …

The Future Today
Tuesday, 19 Oct, 2010 – 14:01 | Comments Off
The Future Today

Ever wondered what a world full of hover cars would be like? Caitríona Farrell analyses the prospective tecnological advancements of the future

University budget approved despite SU misgivings
Tuesday, 19 Oct, 2010 – 14:00 | Comments Off
University budget approved despite SU misgivings

The University Observer understands that UCDSU President Paul Lynam has objected to this year’s university budget.
However, despite Lynam’s reservations with the budgetary plans, his requests for changes to be made were ignored and the …

The future’s bright – the future’s ionic
Tuesday, 30 Mar, 2010 – 14:02 | Comments Off
The future’s bright – the future’s ionic

Caitríona Farrell reports on how Ireland is leading the international research into a new, wide-ranging branch of chemistry that could rid our hospitals of MRSA and our pavements of chewing gum

Stock up your wine cellar before it’s too late
Tuesday, 16 Feb, 2010 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Stock up your wine cellar before it’s too late

Global warming has the potential to scorching our fine wine industry, reports Caitríona Farrell

Unravelling the web
Tuesday, 2 Feb, 2010 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Unravelling the web

Comparing spiders to lions and webs to their dynasties, Caitríona Farrell investigates the science behind spinning a web

New light on Earth’s energy crisis
Tuesday, 24 Nov, 2009 – 14:02 | Comments Off
New light on Earth’s energy crisis

Caitríona Farrell reports on new solar energy techniques that borrow from Mother Nature’s own energy systems

How pretty normal stuff works: Leaves!
Tuesday, 10 Nov, 2009 – 14:01 | Comments Off
How pretty normal stuff works: Leaves!

Caitríona Farrell, inspired by autumn’s vibrant yet vanishing hues, explains why nature transforms its leafy decor

Innovation Dublin: science and technology’s feisty entrepreneurs showcase ‘innovation’
Tuesday, 27 Oct, 2009 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Innovation Dublin: science and technology’s feisty entrepreneurs showcase ‘innovation’

Caitríona Farrell investigates how UCD’s pool of scientific talent is helping society tackle its big issues

The Ig-Nobel arts
Tuesday, 13 Oct, 2009 – 14:01 | 2 Comments
The Ig-Nobel arts

Caitríona Farrell investigates the cutting-edge research of the 2009 Ig Nobel Prize winners