University Observer “Tried To Have Me Cancelled”, says David Quinn
In an article published in The Irish Independent on the 20th of June, Catholic commentator and founder of the Iona
UCD Investigated for Delayed Disclosure of Public Information
University College Dublin (UCD) was one of five public bodies which were investigated for compliance to Freedom of Information (FOI)
World Rankings Should Be Ignored, Say University Academics
Kathleen James-Chakraborty, a Professor of Art History in University College Dublin (UCD), wrote to The Irish Times criticising Irish universities’
Schools a Major Influence on Health of Young People, Study Reveals
Schools can have a major influence on health behaviours in young people, according to new research by the Economic and
UCD Formula Student Wins 2020 NovaUCD Student Enterprise Competition
On June 23rd it was announced that a 3-student team from UCD Formula Student (UCDFS) are the overall winners of
Face Coverings Now Mandatory for Students and Staff Returning to Institutes of Technology in September.
The Technological Higher Education Association (THEA) has announced that face coverings are compulsory for students and staff returning to Institutes
UCD School of Medicine Addresses Professor Dolores Cahill’s Controversial COVID-19 Claims
A meeting was held last Thursday by the UCD School of Medicine to discuss the ongoing controversy of Professor Dolores
UCD Young Greens and Young Fine Gael Vote Against Proposed Programme for Government
UCD Young Fine Gael have rejected the proposed plan for government and UCD Young Greens have officially voted against the deal. UCD Young Fianna Fáil have declined to state their final position due to ongoing internal debate. There are concerns among all three groups that this programme will have long term negative consequences for their parties.
Almost 1 in 3 Women Report Being Raped During College Years, National Survey Reveals
A national survey of college students in Ireland found that 29% of female, 28% of non-binary, and 10% of male students stated that they had experienced “non-consensual penetration by incapacitation, force, or threat of force” while attending college.
Run by NUI Galway’s Active Consent Programme in conjunction with the Union of Students in Ireland, ‘The Sexual Experiences Survey’ was completed by 6,026 students between February and April. The survey aimed to document the experiences of sexual violence, sexual harassment and sexist harassment faced by Irish college students in higher education. The report hopes to inform the implementation of the ‘Consent Framework’ being drawn up by the Department of Education and skills.
Commuting: “More Buses” May Be Needed For UCD Students Returning In September
As the anticipation of a new, post-coronavirus academic year approaches, many students who commute to University College Dublin (UCD) are
AI can help the education sector move online; just not right now
Those who are involved in online education tend to use Artificial Intelligence (AI). While there are some very interesting uses,
Trinity To Cap Deferrals, Attempt To Prioritize Accommodation Derailed
Trinity College had initially announced its plans to “prioritize” students from outside county Dublin when offering accommodation places for the