Return to in-person learning still uncertain as Covid cases rise
In the last two weeks, 18,000 cases have been confirmed, with an incidence rate of 386 per 100,000 of the population – the highest since February.
59% of students struggled mentally last year
Fifty-nine per cent of students said that their mental health had been negatively affected by the Covid-19 crisis according to
UCD contact tracing centre to close this summer
The contact tracing centre at University College Dublin is to be wound down and subsumed into a HSE facility in Dublin.
Action Plans published to tackle sexual harassment and violence in higher education
Last month, Minister Harris welcomed the publication by higher education institutions of their Actions Plans aimed at ending sexual violence and harassment.
TD Rose Conway Walsh criticized for Dáil comments
TD Rose Conway Walsh, the spokesperson for higher and further education for Sinn Féin, apologised this week for her comments
Harris Encourages Staff and Students to Participate in New Antigen-Testing Project for a “Safe” Return to Campus
Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris is encouraging staff and students of University College Dublin (UCD), Trinity College Dublin (TCD)
Harris Promises More College Places in CAO “Overhaul”
Simon Harris TD, has promised to provide more comprehensive options to Leaving Certificate students and school leavers going forward, in
New accessible CAO process announced by Harris
Simon Harris has announced a “radical” reform of the CAO entrance process to improve accessibility to higher education. Speaking on
Anderson Defends UCDSU Response to Covid-19 Guidelines in LnH Debate
UCDSU President Conor Anderson spoke in the Literary and Historical Society’s debate this Wednesday, defending the motion: “This House Supports
‘You’re Fired!’ – Government Could Fire UCD Management under Proposed Bill
The Government is set to consider passing a sweeping new Bill which will enable the Minister for Higher Education, Innovation
Financial Disaster for UCD Singapore Operations| Fócas
Last June, it was brought to the attention of UCD’s Governing Authority that the University is facing a number of
Early CAO Applications Explode by 5,000 This Year Alone.
The number of early applications to the CAO for college entry has grown by over 5,000 in comparison to January