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 …
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 …
- 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 …
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 …
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 …
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’ …
The Residences Harry Potter themed Ball, which was set to take place on February 1st, has been cancelled.
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 …
Students’ Union President, Pat de Brún, recently revealed that the SU is up to €1 million in debt, reports Katie Hughes.
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
