We meet Dublin Gospel Choir and Monotonix as they head to Laois for Ireland’s favourite weekend away
Ciara Fitzpatrick discusses the world premiere of Laurent Gaudé’s Sodome, My Love with Lynne Parker of the Rough Magic Theatre Company
Slaying, eye-gouging and kiss-filled: Ciara Fitzpatrick wanders down to Dramsoc’s production of King Lear
Ciara Fitzpatrick asks what make Monotonix so special. Apparently, it’s the lack of clothes or a stage
Strandline is a new play by award winning Irish playwright and former actress Abbie Spallen, set by the sea in Northern Ireland and focusing on five inhabitants of a small town. The play begins with …
Simon Ratcliffe of Basement Jaxx discusses album artwork, Electric Picnic and iPhone-wielding hippies with Ciara Fitzpatrick
Access to on-campus residences, including vehicle access, was restricted on the day of the UCD Ball, Friday 24th April. Residents wishing to use their cars on the day of the UCD Ball were asked to …
The University of Limerick’s (UL) ‘Raising and Giving’ (RAG) week, which took place from Monday 30th March to Thursday 2nd April, has raised an estimated €20,000.
PROVISIONAL examination results are to be released shortly after the end of Semester two examinations, as part of a revised grade approvals process. An email advising students of the release of provisional results was sent …
STUDENTS are being advised to get a MMR vaccination to ensure prevention against mumps after a large number of cases were diagnosed across campus last week. There has been an increase of the number of …
Ciara Fitzpatrick profiles the career of one of the most successful women in European politics, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Institutional Relations and Communications, Margot Wallstrom.
FUNDING has been approved for the construction of a new crèche on campus, which is to be built adjacent to the existing Oakmount crèche. The new crèche will cost the university €1.6 million and funds …
THE PRESIDENT of University College Cork (UCC), Dr Michael Murphy, has revealed his support of third-level fees to be introduced in the next academic year. Speaking to The University Observer, Dr Murphy said “given where …
Spain is so much more than a holiday exclusively for those seeking a sun tan, writes Ciara Fitzpatrick.
THE PRESIDENT of Dublin City University (DCU), Professsor Fedinand von Prondzynksi, has expressed his support for the re-introduction of third-level fees, as proposed by Minister for Education, Batt O’Keefe.
Speaking to The University Observer, Prof. von …
A DECISION to release a second Freshers’ Guide two months after the date originally planned has been defended by the Students’ Union (SU). The handbook, which was due to be released at the end of …
CLASS trips organised by the Students’ Union (SU) to greyhound races do not stand in contradiction to welfare talks on gambling, according to SU President, Aodhán Ó Deá and SU Welfare Officer, Conor Fingleton. Despite …
OPENING hours in the James Joyce Library are likely to remain unchanged in the second semester, despite early concerns that hours may be cut in order to achieve a decrease in university spending, The University …
