Minister Does NOT Expect Reversal of In-Person College Plan
The Minister of State for Skills and Further Education, Niall Collins, spoke about the recently announced return to campus on
UCD Graduations Limited to JUST 190 Students
Graduations ceremonies which are due to take place in the coming weeks will be limited to just 190 students per
BREAKING: UCD Plan to Return to Face-to-Face Teaching With No Social-Distancing Requirements
University College Dublin (UCD) is to proceed with plans to re-open campus for students with face-to-face teaching in the academic
UCD spent just €880k on mental health supports in the last college year
An investigation by the Irish Times revealed that universities in Ireland, including UCD, spent over €5 million on mental health
Universities Can Exercise One-Metre Distancing With Face Coverings
UCD, along with the other Irish institutions of higher education, has welcomed new guidelines allowing for one metre social distancing
Life on Campus in September: What We Know So Far
Life at University College Dublin will be remarkably unusual for students in the upcoming academic year, as staff, lecturers, clubs,
“The University does not care about their students” – UCD Student with Disabilities | Opinion
Concern over how University College Dublin (UCD) will be able to safely bring students back onto campus is growing among the student population, particularly amongst students with disabilities or serious illnesses. When updating students about how teaching will commence on campus during the summer semester, the only reference to these students is that the university is exploring options to protect vulnerable students.
The J1 That Never Happened: How Summer 2020 Tanked For US Hopefuls
As lockdowns across Europe begin to ease, and with the school year right around the corner, the stress and insecurity of the first few weeks of lockdown may feel further and further away from us now. However, many of our fellow students are still just recovering, or yet to recover, from one of the first and most obvious impacts of the coronavirus: visa cancellations.
Lecturers Miss Student Engagement the Most during Online Learning
Last semester the UCD learning experience was flipped on its head as in-person teaching was suspended and the announcement made that teaching would be moving online. The College Tribune spoke to lecturers Judy Walsh, Dr Karen Smith, and Dr Mary McAuliffe from UCD’s School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice about their experience of online-teaching and the challenges it posed.
UCD Student Spread Positivity To Frontline Workers During Pandemic
During the challenging times we have faced these past few months, it has been hard to stay positive, however UCD Psychology student Mikayla Morton has decided to help brighten the days of many frontline workers who were working tirelessly during the Covid-19 pandemic.
On 13 April, Morton and her family received the news that her grandmother tested positive for Covid-19. After fighting the virus for a few days, she tragically passed. Morton spoke to the College Tribune about this heart-breaking experience.
As Autumn Exchanges Remain Cancelled, UCD Prepares for Incoming Internationals
International students will be welcomed to University College Dublin (UCD) for the autumn trimester, while all autumn exchange programmes for UCD students remain cancelled. There will also be no charge for incoming international students on-campus for the first 21 days.
Currently, UCD Global is advising international students from outside of the island of Ireland to self isolate for 14 days upon arrival and to complete a Public Health Passenger Locator Form, in accordance with the government regulations. As these current guidelines are prone to change, UCD Global told The College Tribune that they are also advising international students to check the Irish Health Service COVID-19 Advice Page online to ensure they receive the latest information.
#MeWho?: How the Coronavirus Pandemic Has Overshadowed Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction
News of Harvey Weinstein’s conviction and sentencing has been overshadowed worldwide by the COVID-19 pandemic and hence his conviction will not have the profound impact on attitudes to sexual abuse and the #MeToo movement that was previously expected.
The Coronavirus pandemic has been dominating headlines worldwide now since February. Most news stories are somehow related to the current pandemic, whether it be the impact of COVID-19 on the economy or the GAA, and there is little media or public attention being given to any non-COVID related news. Many issues that were previously considered very important and warranted much attention are now on the back burner.