‘Let Them Study’ Standout held at UCD Lake Today
A ‘Let Them Study’ Standout was held today beside the main UCD Lake to protest the denial of visas to Palestinian students offered places at UCD. It was organised by…
Ten thousand walk the streets of Dublin to protest Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland
More than 10,000 people marched through Dublin in the ‘No Welcome For Trump’ protest, organised by the Irish Coalition Against Trump. “The government and establishment may bend the knee, but…
48% of Students receive first-choice CAO offer as Lawless addresses points pressure, financial support and student visas
“We see in some jurisdictions where word of mouth or people you know can influence the process,” said Lawless. “The CAO is a mathematical, computer-based process. It is not perfect,…
Students and Staff Gather at the ‘Let Them Study’ Protest to Appeal Visa Rejections for Students from Gaza
Chants included “Jim O’Callaghan, you can’t hide/ You support scholasticide”, and “Let them study/Grant them Visas”. Approximately 250 protestors gathered this Wednesday at the Department of Justice to protest the…
Sophie Gliott & Aisling Murphy Appointed as New College Tribune Editors.
The College Tribune is excited to announce that two new Editors have been chosen to manage the 40th Volume of Ireland’s largest independent student newspaper. Aisling Murphy (pictured left) and…
Reasonable, But Fair?
Imagine this: You’re called into a cold meeting room on campus. It’s not a court, there’s no judge, the ‘jury’ is a panel of professors you’ve never met, with a…
A Union by the Students, For the Students – But Not in Law
Most students should see their Students’ Union as the loudest voice on campus. It’s the body that fights for cheaper accommodation, campaigns against rising fees, organises last-minute protests and creates…
Ireland Just Handed Landlords a Gift and Called it Reform
When Jonathon Corrie died just meters away from Leinster House, the country went into a state of shock. His death became a stark symbol of a housing system in crisis,…
‘For You Page’ on trial – Can the Algorithm Be Your Defence?
It is a well-known fact that after just a few minutes on TikTok, you can find yourself deep diving down a personalised rabbit hole, whether that’s dance trends, political debates,…
Justice on Paper: How Irish Law Falls Short for Victims of Sexual Abuse
In recent weeks, the case of the UCD medicine student who had images of her shared in class group chats and circulated with staff following a sexual assault has not…
Countless Losses, Costs, and Failed Diplomacy: The Motives Behind the US-Israel-Iranian War
The joint US-Israeli assault on Iran that began on February 28 and killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has already cost thousands of lives and billions of dollars. With Tehran’s…
Economic Barriers to the Bar: An Interview with Rebecca Hanratty, Barrister and Former DEIS Student
The Irish Independent’s 2025 feeder schools data revealed that 59% of students from DEIS schools progressed to third-level education, a drop from 64% in 2024. This finding contrasts sharply with…