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Easily accessible
Tuesday, 24 Mar, 2009 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Easily accessible

The recent Access Week is a demonstration of the changing face of education, writes Zelda Cunningham.

Maintaining the standard
Monday, 2 Mar, 2009 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Maintaining the standard

Danielle Moran discusses the question of academic standards in UCD.

From the book of right on
Monday, 2 Mar, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
From the book of right on

Direct action, as displayed with the recent occupation of the Department of the Environment, illustrates the regeneration of the student movement, writes Zelda Cunningham.

It’s all talk
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:01 | Comments Off
It’s all talk

With the imminent re-launch of Please Talk, Bridget Fitzsimons looks at the history and future of this campaign…

A time for talk
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
A time for talk

With the onslaught of unsurities surrounding the Please Talk campaign, Student Advisor, Aisling O’Grady speaks to Peter Molloy about what good the initiative does.

Once bitten, twice shy
Tuesday, 18 Nov, 2008 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Once bitten, twice shy

As Conor Lenihan rejects an invitation to debate with students, Danielle Moran looks at how recent history has repeated itself.

Testing times
Tuesday, 18 Nov, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Testing times

Peter Molloy examines the effect of the cancellation and re-introduction of an exam shuttle bus, and the imposition of RDS parking fees for students during the exam period.

Those Who Can – Teach
Tuesday, 4 Nov, 2008 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Those Who Can – Teach

As former Tánaiste, Michael McDowell takes a position as a part-time law lecturer, Zelda Cunningham looks at the potential impact of possible high-profile guest lecturers.

Budgeting students out of University
Tuesday, 21 Oct, 2008 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Budgeting students out of University

With an increase of 66 per cent to the registration fee, Peter Molloy investigates the impact of this on students.

Residential woes
Tuesday, 21 Oct, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Residential woes

With new regulations for residences being put in place, Zelda Cunningham examines why they could be a source of conflict in the university.

Not always a Coca-Cola ban
Tuesday, 7 Oct, 2008 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Not always a Coca-Cola ban

Breach of the Coca-Cola boycott by those who instigated the ban in the first place may come as a bit of a surprise to many students. Although the very fact that not many students were …

De-Facing Facts
Tuesday, 23 Sep, 2008 – 12:01 | Comments Off
De-Facing Facts

Last week, ‘offensive’ posters were defaced by students, but is there really any merit in such a public protest?, asks Zelda Cunningham.

Security or suppression?
Tuesday, 23 Sep, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Security or suppression?

Following reports of bullying by security staff, Danielle Moran looks at how to ensure every student feels safe on campus.

Trouble on the Horizon
Tuesday, 9 Sep, 2008 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Trouble on the Horizon

The UCD recruitment ban could have a stifling effect on staff and student productivity, writes Zelda Cunningham