News in Focus: EUA Council Endorses Calls for University Autonomy
University funding and institutional autonomy was discussed on at a European level at a Council Meeting of the European Universities Association (EUA), which was…
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Public Accounts Committee Probing UCD Over Non Compliance
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Oireachtas is investigating UCD over its failure to competitively tender €8.5 million worth of procurement contracts. PAC…
Over 700 Staff in UCD Currently Tenured
A total of 736 academic staff currently hold tenure in UCD according to information received by the Tribune in a Freedom of Information (FOI)…
UCD Begins Bursar Search
UCD is looking for a new Bursar after Gerry O’Brien left the role to become Chief Operating Officer at the University of Limerick. The…
Deeks Returns from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia Trip
UCD President Andrew Deeks has returned from a visit to the Middle East at the end of January. This trip served as part of…
Building & Planning Round Up
Ardmore House As reported last month, UCD’s plan to renovate Ardmore House and transfer President Andrew Deeks’ office into it is facing a delay….
The Script Awarded Honorary Membership of UCD LawSoc
Irish rock band The Script lead a talk and a Q/A session on Friday 9th February, leading to a packed-out Theatre L (a rare…
Author of 13 Reasons Why Received Warmly at UCD
On Thursday 8th February, Jay Asher, the author of the bestselling novel 13 Reasons Why lead a presentation and Q/A session with UCD Litsoc…
S Club Party to Headline UCD RAG Week
S Club Party will headline UCDSU’s ‘Raising and Giving’ (RAG) week next week. The event which is returning to UCD following an absence over…
UCDSU & UCD for Choice Launch Repeal Campaign
UCDSU & UCD for Choice laughed their Repeal campaign last night in the old student centre. The launch drew a fair size crowd with…
Aramark Off UCD Campus set to Officially Launch Campaign on Wednesday
Aramark Off UCD Campus, a student group formed to boycott the presence of catering company Aramark on campus, due to their involvement with the…
VideoDoc to Provide Free GP Healthcare to USI Members
The Union of Students Ireland (USI) has announced a partnership with VideoDoc worth approximately €7 million. The partnership will allow students who are members…