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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”…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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
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…
Medical Director of Health Centre fears privatisation
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
Christmas Ball festive success
The Christmas Ball took place on November 24th in the Student Bar, in keeping with SU Ents Officer Stephen Darcy’s plan to keep balls on campus, reports Katie Hughes.…
EIB provide €90 million for UCD campus development
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will fund the development of six buildings on UCD campus, including the Sutherland School of Law, the Science Centre and student accommodation, as a part…