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Belfield FM’s removal from SU would be “a large step backwards”
Tuesday, 31 Jan, 2012 – 23:10 | One Comment
Belfield FM’s removal from SU would be “a large step backwards”

UCD’s student radio station, Belfield FM, will no longer have a place within the Students’ Union should the new draft of the constitution pass a student body referendum in the next few months.
Students’ Union President …

IPA becomes recognised college of UCD
Tuesday, 31 Jan, 2012 – 22:50 | No Comment
IPA becomes recognised college of UCD

The Institute of Public Administration (IPA) has become a recognised college of UCD, following a reception to mark the event was held in Newman House, St Stephen’s Green on January 30th. Minister for Education and …

Copy Bureau not to re-open despite protest
Tuesday, 31 Jan, 2012 – 22:48 | No Comment
Copy Bureau not to re-open despite protest

-       UCD prepared to support SU in “addressing the resourcing issues”
-       Seconder of motion to rehire Copy Bureau employees withdraws support
-       Protest described as “more like a riot” by member of Student Centre staff
-       De …

Proposed new constitution to be released
Tuesday, 31 Jan, 2012 – 22:39 | No Comment
Proposed new constitution to be released

UCD Students’ Union draft of a new constitution is due to become available to students this week. Among the changes introduced are a mandatory referendum as to whether the SU should be affiliated with the …

NovaUCD company shortlisted for Irish Times InterTradeIreland Innovation Award
Tuesday, 31 Jan, 2012 – 22:31 | No Comment
NovaUCD company shortlisted for Irish Times InterTradeIreland Innovation Award

UCD spin-out company based in NovaUCD, Wattics Ltd, was announced as a finalist for the Application of Research and Development category in the Irish Times InterTradeIreland Innovation Awards 2012 last Friday.
Wattics has developed a “smarter …

Kylemore change Welfare support plan
Tuesday, 31 Jan, 2012 – 16:04 | No Comment
Kylemore change Welfare support plan

Restaurant and hospitality service provider, Kylemore Services Group, are no longer planning on donating money to the Welfare Fund, but will instead set up their own separate fund linked to the Students’ Union Welfare Office.
Students’ …

Residences Ball cancelled
Sunday, 29 Jan, 2012 – 11:38 | No Comment
Residences Ball cancelled

The Residences Harry Potter themed Ball, which was set to take place on February 1st, has been cancelled.

UCDSU President calls for referendum on SU stance on free education
Sunday, 22 Jan, 2012 – 21:51 | No Comment
UCDSU President calls for referendum on SU stance on free education

UCD Students’ Union President, Pat de Brún, has announced his intention of putting a motion to SU Council that would call for a referendum regarding the Union’s stance on free education and free fees.
Should the …

UCD Students’ Union up to €1 million in debt
Friday, 20 Jan, 2012 – 16:26 | 5 Comments
UCD Students’ Union up to €1 million in debt

Students’ Union President, Pat de Brún, recently revealed that the SU is up to €1 million in debt, reports Katie Hughes.

SIPTU angered by staff survey
Friday, 20 Jan, 2012 – 12:18 | No Comment
SIPTU angered by staff survey

SIPTU UCD have recently expressed their dissatisfaction regarding an e-mail being sent out to over one hundred UCD staff members on December 16th asking them to review the performance of a number …

Medical Director of Health Centre fears privatisation
Friday, 20 Jan, 2012 – 12:14 | No Comment
Medical Director of Health Centre fears privatisation

Photographer: Caoimhe McDonnell
UCD’s Health Centre, located in the Student Centre, is currently up for tender.
Current Medical Director of the Student Health Centre, Dr Sandra Tighe, was first made aware of the Health …

Events in place for International Week
Friday, 20 Jan, 2012 – 11:37 | No Comment
Events in place for International Week

The Students’ Union International Week is set to take place on the week commencing January 30th.
According to SU International Officer, Stephen Stokes, the International Week is an opportunity to “enhance and promote the cultural diversity of UCD.” Most events will cater …

SU to abolish loyalty card scheme
Tuesday, 29 Nov, 2011 – 23:30 | Comments Off
SU to abolish loyalty card scheme

The Students’ Union have made the decision to withdraw their loyalty card service, which was put in place under last year’s sabbatical team, due to their current financial situation, reports Katie Hughes.

UCD scientist discovers colour of ancient moth
Tuesday, 29 Nov, 2011 – 23:28 | Comments Off
UCD scientist discovers colour of ancient moth

A group of scientists led by a member of UCD’s School of Geological Sciences, Dr Maria McNamara, have recently discovered the colour of ancient moths from analysis of their forty-seven million year old fossils.
The fossils …

UCD Architecture degree restructured
Tuesday, 29 Nov, 2011 – 23:27 | Comments Off
UCD Architecture degree restructured

The Architecture course in UCD is currently undergoing a structural change; it will remain as a “three year – two year” programme with the first stage resulting in a BSc, while students who successfully complete …

UCD researchers test aerobic exercise stimulator for astronauts
Tuesday, 29 Nov, 2011 – 23:27 | One Comment
UCD researchers test aerobic exercise stimulator for astronauts

A team of UCD researchers conducted a series of experiments last week on a muscle stimulation device they had invented, which causes aerobic exercise using a Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Exercise (NMES). These experiments were carried …

Eadbhard O’Callaghan Medal announced in honour of late Professor
Tuesday, 29 Nov, 2011 – 23:21 | Comments Off
Eadbhard O’Callaghan Medal announced in honour of late Professor

UCD Professor of Psychiatry & Mental Health Research, Prof. Kevin Malone, last week announced a medal set up in honour of the late UCD Newman Professor of Mental Health Research, Professor Eadbhard O’Callaghan.
The awarding of …

UCD Accommodation Office to be run by external company
Tuesday, 29 Nov, 2011 – 23:14 | One Comment
UCD Accommodation Office to be run by external company

UCD Students’ Union is considering a partnership with an external company, Corathlin Ltd, to provide an accommodation service to UCD students.
The SU currently employs an Accommodation Officer from August to October every year. The officer …