Dean of Business to be Next President of NUIG
Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, Dean of Business in UCD, has recently been announced as the new President of NUI Galway. The Galway native will…
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Law Lecturer Seeks Senate Spot
Dr Noel McGrath, a lecturer in the Sutherland School of Law, is challenging for election to the Senate of the National University of Ireland…
Alkayed Aims for Society Success
James Alkayed, the new Chair of the UCD Societies Council, the representative body of all student societies in UCD, recently spoke to the Tribune…
Are UCDSU Campaigns and Communications Promises Being Kept?
This year’s UCD Students’ Union (UCDSU) Sabbatical Officers made campaign promises about being quick off the mark to promote UCDSU’s campaigns and services to…
UCD Still Stuck in 201-250th Spot in Times Higher Education World University Rankings
UCD has failed to rise out of the 201-250th place category following the release of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2018…
UCD Res Rent Has No Impact On Occupancy Rates
Continuous price hikes for on-campus accommodation has had no effect on the demand for beds in the UCD Residences. Information obtained by the Tribune…
UCD Unable to Renew Lease on Muckross Halls Residence
UCD has confirmed that the Muckross Halls Residence will no longer be available for students this year after the Dominican Order which owns the…
No Public Bidding Process for Student Centre Top Floor Building Contracts
No public bidding process took place for the building contracts to furnish the Student Centre top floor. Works to construct offices for the…
UCD Signs up to Campaign Tackling Sexual Harassment in Irish Colleges
UCD is partnering with the National Women’s Council of Ireland and several other universities for a campaign looking to tackle sexual harassment and assault…
Irish Universities Have Seen a 22% Cut in Library Staff Since Recession
Irish university libraries have seen an average reduction of 22% in staffing levels since the recession, with UCD experiencing one of the largest staff…
Plans for €12.5 Million Five Storey Car Park by Water Tower Scrapped
UCD’s long held plans for a large five storey car park beside the water tower have were dropped over funding issues. The commuting facility…
President Deeks Petitioned Government to Fast-Track 220 International Student Visas Last Summer
Last summer UCD President Andrew Deeks petitioned the government minister for Education Richard Bruton and Justice minster Frances Fitzgerald to fast-track 220 international student…