News

The latest on everything that matters to student life, from UCD’s campuses and from around the country

Otwo

The University Observer’s award-winning arts and culture supplement features the best in new music, film and fashion

Features

Peek behind the scenes of student life and gain a deeper insight into the matters shaping academic life

Science & Health

Thoughts, debate and commentary on the latest breakthroughs and discoveries about the wider world

Sport

Catch up with the latest UCD sports news and read opinion, debate and analysis on all things athletic

Electric Picnic 2010
Tuesday, 13 Apr, 2010 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Electric Picnic 2010

We meet Dublin Gospel Choir and Monotonix as they head to Laois for Ireland’s favourite weekend away

The Salt Survivor
Tuesday, 2 Mar, 2010 – 14:00 | Comments Off
The Salt Survivor

Ciara Fitzpatrick discusses the world premiere of Laurent Gaudé’s Sodome, My Love with Lynne Parker of the Rough Magic Theatre Company

Killing for sport
Tuesday, 19 Jan, 2010 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Killing for sport

Slaying, eye-gouging and kiss-filled: Ciara Fitzpatrick wanders down to Dramsoc’s production of King Lear

Crowd Swimming
Tuesday, 24 Nov, 2009 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Crowd Swimming

Ciara Fitzpatrick asks what make Monotonix so special. Apparently, it’s the lack of clothes or a stage

Theatre review: Secrets on the Borderline
Tuesday, 24 Nov, 2009 – 14:00 | Comments Off
Theatre review: Secrets on the Borderline

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 …

Basement Beats
Tuesday, 29 Sep, 2009 – 14:02 | Comments Off
Basement Beats

Simon Ratcliffe of Basement Jaxx discusses album artwork, Electric Picnic and iPhone-wielding hippies with Ciara Fitzpatrick

Restricted access to residences for UCD Ball
Tuesday, 28 Apr, 2009 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Restricted access to residences for UCD Ball

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 …

Over €20,000 raised for charity at UL RAG Week
Tuesday, 28 Apr, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Over €20,000 raised for charity at UL RAG Week

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 results to be released early
Tuesday, 14 Apr, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Provisional results to be released early

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 …

UCD in midst of highest ever mumps outbreak
Monday, 2 Mar, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
UCD in midst of highest ever mumps outbreak

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 …

Europe’s first lady
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:01 | One Comment
Europe’s first lady

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.

New campus crèche to cost €1.6 million
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
New campus crèche to cost €1.6 million

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 …

UCC President supports third-level fees
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
UCC President supports third-level fees

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 …

GoTwo / Sequestered in Spain
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
GoTwo / Sequestered in Spain

Spain is so much more than a holiday exclusively for those seeking a sun tan, writes Ciara Fitzpatrick.

DCU President favours re-introduction of fees
Tuesday, 3 Feb, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
DCU President favours re-introduction of fees

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 …

Second Freshers’ Guide delayed for two months
Tuesday, 3 Feb, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Second Freshers’ Guide delayed for two months

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 …

Gambling talks not undermined by SU race night
Tuesday, 18 Nov, 2008 – 12:03 | Comments Off
Gambling talks not undermined by SU race night

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 …

Second semester cutbacks in library hours unlikely
Tuesday, 18 Nov, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Second semester cutbacks in library hours unlikely

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 …