If you’re planning on visiting Asia this summer, you could do worse than spend a few days sampling the unique delights of Tokyo, writes Gavan Reilly
Alongside this year’s elections, students will be asked to vote on a referendum regarding the SU’s current position boycotting the sale of Coca-Cola products in SU shops and in the two campus bars.
In each of the five sabbatical elections, regardless of the number of candidates running for the position, voters will have the option of choosing ‘RON’, or ‘Re-Open Nominations’. This, in essence, is a ‘none of …
UCD students will vote in a referendum in two weeks’ time on whether to overturn the Students’ Union’s landmark boycott of Coca-Cola products.
An exclusive poll carried out by The University Observer has revealed that most students are unable to name any of the five Students’ Union sabbatical officers.
An uneasy Gavan Reilly is bowled over by the food and service at Yamamori on Ormond Quay
UCD winger David McMillan speaks to Gavan Reilly about his side’s chances in the new season
If Ireland’s political system cannot exploit the talents of its parliamentarians like George Lee, writes Gavan Reilly, then the system needs fundamental reform
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Morgan Freeman has had a pretty epic selection of roles throughout his cinematic career. In the hierarchy of man he’s played everything from an impoverished driver to …
They’re the terrible twosome we hate to love, but love nonetheless. As they release their first single, X Factor twins John and Edward talk to Gavan Reilly about life on Planet Jedward
Students will have a second chance to join a host of UCD’s clubs and societies this week at the fifth annual Refreshers’ Day, which takes place Wednesday, 3rd February, at the Astra Hall in the …
Australian folkster Xavier Rudd talks Aboriginals and race with superfan Alex Court
The launch of Google’s first phone isn’t huge in itself, writes Gavan Reilly, but its implications for the business of mobile phones could be huge
A scheme offering students academic credits in recognition of their contribution to the extra-curricular life of the university may be in place as early as this semester.
UCD Students’ Union are hopeful that the scheme might …
The University Observer can exclusively reveal major security flaws within the UCD Registry, which allow an individual to gain access to the detailed academic records of any UCD graduate.
Catherine Ashton’s appointment to a key EU position is a blow to the concept of democracy, writes Gavan Reilly

