News Archive
The Students' Union submission to the consultation group on Paid Parking can be found here . If you have any feedback or comments please email president@ucdsu.ie.
So that time of year again when everyone starts panicking and looks forward to the summer ahead. For all your queries make sure to check out the SU's "What If?" website. This has info on all the...
UCDSU host disability awareness week, starting from April 15th. A whole host of events will be held informing students of the different types disability faced by many UCD students. The week will...
University College Students' Union (UCDSU) at student council yesterday universally backed a motion to condemn the graduate scheme introduced by Dr James Reilly and the Health Service...
USI Congress Applications 2013 Applications to be a UCDSU delegate at USI Congress 2013 are now open. Congress will take place from March 25th to 28th in Ballinasloe, Galway. You can...
UCD Students have voted to disaffiliate from the Union of Students in Ireland. 2276 votes were cast, with 38% in favour of remaining affiliated and 62% against USI affiliation. The vote...
UCD Student Bar to Open to Students Beginning February 14th On February 14th, UCD Student Bar is to reopen its doors. After continued meetings and pressure from UCDSU. The...
There will be spare Clever Cuisine packs for sale today. They are €10, and are available from the Student Union Corridor.
UCD Students' Union hosts first ever Refreshers Training on January 19th Union Class Reps arrived back this weekend for the first ever Refreshers Training hosted in UCD Student Centre. ...
UCDSU is delighted to announce that the James Joyce library will now open on Sundays during Semester 2. The opening occurs following extensive negotiations between the Students' Union and the...
We're delighted to let you know that following negotiations with the management of UCD Sport & Fitness that UCD will be opening a NEW Performance Gym this Monday, January 21st. The...
USI 'Say Something' Survey Last week, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) launched its ‘Say Something' online survey on students' experiences of violence. USI is conducting this...
What is it? The Constitutional Convention is a year-long process which will bring together members of the public (66) and the Oireachtas (33) to examine 8 key issues ...
UCD Ents have teamed up with Ireland's leading dance music promoter, Residence, to bring you the official UCD end of exams party with special guest Alex Metric. Fresh from sell-out shows with...
It was announced today by Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin that the Student Contribution Charge will increase by €250 per year from September 2013. This will...
As part of the continuing Gilmore's 250 campaign, UCD Students' Union has been collecting letters from students who are currently struggling to afford to stay in higher education. Over 350...
UCDSU Launch end of semester one survey. The main aim of the survey is to identify how the Students' Union have performed this semester and what they would like done going forward into semester...
UCDSU EXAM SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE The Students' Union Exam Shuttle Bus will operate for the Christmas exams this December. It will run every exam day. It runs on the following timetable: ...
UCDSU Statement Regarding Official Opening of UCD Student Centre The Official Opening of the New Student Centre took place today, November 29th with a large number of students,...
Rachel Breslin, Nov 29th 2012, UCD: Good morning everyone. I am honoured and proud to be given the opportunity to speak on behalf of students on such a great and momentous day. In fact, I...
UCD Students' Union launches a new letter-writing campaign to Eamon Gilmore, as many students fear for their educational future in the lead up to budget day. UCD Students' Union continues its ...
UCDSU condemns the decision of the James Joyce Library not to reopen on Sundays until the week of November 12 th , week ten of the semester. The SU was repeatedly told in various discussions...
UCD STUDENTS' UNION STATEMENT ON LIBRARY CLOSURE ON SUNDAYS. UCD Students' Union strongly criticized the move by university authorities to close the James Joyce library on Sundays. The Sunday...
USI and UCDSU condemns Clare County Council for holding student grants to ransom over household charge. The Union of Students in Ireland has severely criticised Clare County Council's decision...
This Wednesday in UCD Student Center at 11am UCDSU are giving you the chance to learn to cook and find out about the fantastic new initative called Clever Cuisine. Pop down to the Student...
UCD Ents today launched the Freshers Ball at the beginning of Orientation week. The Official Freshers Ball will take place in The Academy on September 12th. The lineup includes a range of...
UCDSU Welfare is proud to announce the launch of the very first "SHIFT" (Sexual Health In First Term) Week. This week is all about giving out free contraception and emphasising the importance of...
UCD STUDENTS' UNION LAUNCH Open Day for incoming students to help with settling into college life Where: UCD Sport & Fitness Centre, Cinema Time: 12pm-3pm With...
Bookshop Manager: UCDSU is advertising the position of bookshop manager for the coming academic year 2012/2013. The Manager is responsible for the day to day running of the bookshop which...
UCD STUDENTS' UNION LAUNCH SCHEME TO HELP INCOMING STUDENTS AFFORD HEALTY MEALS With four thousand students' receiving CAO offers to UCD today and family budgets becoming...
Message to Students from UCDSU Regarding The Student Club I want to firstly state publicly the commitment of this year's Students' Union to ensuring the availability of top-class...
UCD Student' Union marched with Marriage Eqaulity, LGBT Noise and with Union of Student's of Ireland calling for the government to bring in equal marriage rights for everyone. UCDSU...
UCDSU welcome the news today that 50,000 students nationally have applied for their grant early in advance of the new academic term and urge remaining eligible students to apply now. ...
UCD Students' Union launch Student made video for upcoming March for Marriage UCD Students' Union have begun the next step of their campaign for Marriage Equality. Campaigns and...
UCDSU Student Intern - Accommodation Job Description UCD Students' Union wishes to offer students a useful and effective service to assist them in the difficult task of finding...
University College Dublin Students Union backed by the Union of Students in Ireland this afternoon held a ‘rainbow wedding' demonstration outside the Department of the Taoiseach to...
Heya, I'm Heffo & I'm the new UCDSU Ents Officer for this year. If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact. You can send me an email on my details below or drop...
Bunreacht Aontas na Mac Léinn anois ar fáil as Gaeilge UCDSU Constitution now available in Irish Tá an-áthas ar Aontas na Mac Léinn COBÁC chun a...
UCDSU will be part of USI's online vote on Fee's which will be taking place from May 14-20 via voteusi.com using your UCD Connect login details. UCDSU has taken the decision to review its...
UCDSU are delighted to announce a partnership with Kylemore to train and certify 10 UCD students in Barista abilities. The training aims to help students gain new skills and find summer or...
For any students wishing to register for a postal vote in the upcoming Fiscal Treaty Referendum you now have 48 hours to send off the appropriate form. The form can be found here. You must...
UCDSU Campaigns and Communications officer Brendan Lacey is delighted to announce that UCDSU.ie has won website of the year 2012 in the Smedias! Congrats to all those who have worked on or...
POLICY REFERENDUM NOTICE A Policy Referendum (in the form of a Preferendum) will take place on April 10th & 11th. The terms of the Referendum are as follows: What should be the Students'...
What you eat impacts directly on your brain and influences how you think and feel. We're working with o2 Think Big to organise a cookery competiton and live demonstration to show you how cheap...
On Saturday the 24th of March USI in conjunction with Mature Students Ireland MSI, the Board of Irish College Societies and DIT Old Skool Society will host a conference for mature students in...
CONSTITUTIONAL REFERENDUM A Constitutional Referendum will take place on February 29th & March 1st. The proposal is to replace the entire Constitution of the Union with a new document. ...
Pat De Brun Brendan Lacey Rachel Breslin Sam Geoghegan Stephen Darcy
Sabbatical Officer Reports Pat de Brun Brendan Lacey Rachel Breslin Sam Geoghegan Rachel Breslin
Nominations are now officially Open for Sabbatical Elections The following positions are open for anyone to run: President Vice President for Campaigns and Communications Vice President...
All of us in your Students' Union hope that you're having an enjoyable break. If you or anyone you know needs help or support over the holidays feel free to contact us or check out the following...
President - here Campaigns - here Education - here Welfare - here Ents - here
Council Reports 10-11-2011 Pat de Brún - here Brendan Lacey - here Sam Geoghegan - here Rachel Breslin - here Steve Darcy - here Arts - here Ag - here Business - here...
Tellyourtd.com!! USI and UCDSU are proud to launch stopfees.ie and tellyourtd.com. The website is designed so that in just 60 seconds you can help the stopfees campaign! Log on, find your...
Please note that the Sabbatical and Executive reports can now be found online here
sabbatical Officers Pat de Brun - here Brendan Lacey - here Rachel Breslin - here Sam Geoghegan - here Stephen Darcy - here Executive Officers Irish Language Officer -...
By election notice available here
Please Find the Sabbatical Officer Reports for 13 - 10 - 2011 Pat De Brun - President Brendan Lacey - Campaigns Rachel Breslin - Welfare Stephen Darcy - Ents Sam Geoghegan - Education
Officer Reports 2011/2012 Sabbatical Officer Reports - Council October 13th 2011 (Inaugural Council) President - Pat de Brún Welfare - Rachel Breslin Campaigns and...
Congrats to the newly elected class reps, the list of results can be found here .Please make note that the number of votes listed next to names are from the FIRST count and in many cases votes...
Students' Union Campaigns and Communications Vice-President Brendan Lacey has said he is "delighted" with the huge turnout in both class rep nominations and in voting today. Nominations and...
UCD SU CONDEMN ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR ON DUBLIN BUS UCD Students' Union has urged students to refrain from engaging in anti-social behaviour when using the Dublin Bus service. The warning...
POSTAL BALLOT DEADLINE UNREALISTIC FOR STUDENTS UCD Students’ Union has urged all students who are unable to get home to vote in the upcoming presidential election...
Tips for students getting their 1st round offers from the CAO today from UCDSU's Welfare and Education officers, Rachel Breslin and Sam Geoghegan: Be familiar with what happens next. You...
As the post-CAO accommodation rush begins, the UCDSU Welfare and Accommodation Officers will be running two accommodation information sessions to assist incoming first year students and their...
UCD SU CRITICAL OF UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY - KYLEMORE DECISION CREATES MONOPOLY UCD Students’ Union has called for immediate clarification from UCD on...
URGENT: If you want to vote by post in the upcoming Presidential Election and Referenda you must apply tomorrow. Full time students can apply using the “circumstances of...
The 2013 UCD Ball Is Going To Be Bigger & Better Than Anything We Have Ever Seen Before. Being Hosted In Ireland Premier Gig Venue and Some Major International Acts On Route It's Set To...
Graduate Students With Disabilities: Applications for the following three placements are currently open and will close at 5pm on Monday, August 1st. The placements are paid, mentored and for...
18 th July 2011 Students Launch High Court Challenge against ‘Savage’ Cuts to Grants The High Court has granted the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), the national...
S.U. Staff Applications Open UCD Students' Union is currently accepting applications for the following full-time positions (please note these positions are subject to approval by the...
Want to give your CV a boost? You’ve done the work already, submit today! The Undergraduate Awards is a national awards programme awarding innovation and ideas in...
Firstly, on behalf of the Students' Union, the very best of luck to all receiving exam results today and hopefully everything went your way in the exam halls. If the exams were not all plain...
UCD SU EXPRESS CONDOLENCES ON DEATH OF DR GARRET FITZGERALD UCD Students' Union want to express their deepest condolences to the family and friends of former Taoiseach Dr Garret...
Important Exam Info The SU are in the exam hall giving out free bananas, water, MiWadi orange, pens and pencils.. This service along with the Shuttle Bus is provided by the Students'...
Slow down this Bank Holiday UCD SU is urging all students to take extra care on the road this bank holiday weekend and enjoy the holiday. Extra traffic combined with people rushing home this...
Printer Credit Machine in Agricultural Science Building Following a proposal from the Students' Union Education Office, a printer-credit machine from RICOH will be installed in the Ag...
Vaccination Charges Following a proposal from the Education Office of the Students' Union, the cost of the vaccination screening costs for Health Science students has been reduced. ...
Module Surveys Background Module surveys are being launched right now. These are surveys that allow you to give feedback on the individual modules you study. These surveys are used to...
Joint Statement UCD and UCD Students' Union Following discussions between representatives of the Students' Union and members of the University Senior Management Team, both parties...
Memorandum of Understanding UCD and UCD Students' Union UCD BALL 2011 The UCD ball will be rescheduled to Saturday the 23 rd of April 2011. UCD campus will close on Saturday April...
UCD SU & UNIVERSITY RE-OPEN DISCUSSIONS ON UCD BALL UCD Students' Union have announced they are re-opening discussions with the University in relation to the cancellation of the...
Here is the letter received by the UCD Students' Union from UCD regarding the cancellation of the UCD Ball 2011. You can download the original PDF file here or read the text below.. 31...
SAVE OUR UCD BALL CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED UCD Students' Union has launched a Save Our Ball campaign following the decision of the UCD authorities not to support the UCD Ball. The campaign was...
Why was the UCD Ball cancelled? The FAQ's below have been compiled as a result of questions posed on the internet and questions that have been sent directly to the Students' Union. It is...
UCD AUTHORITIES FORCE UCD BALL CANCELLATION UCD Student’s Union regrets to announce that the UCD Ball due to take place on April 21 st 2011 has been cancelled as a result of a...
Polling starts today Wednesday March 30th in the UCD SU Elections.. Get out there and have your say.. The following locations are open today Veterinary 10am - 4:15pm Richview 10am - 1:15pm...
Graduate and Mature Ball We are delighted to announce that a ball is being organised by the Students' Union for all Graduate and Mature students on the 25th March. This will take place in...
Spend your summer abroad Gain valuable experience for your CV, travel and discover a new culture volunteering, teaching or working abroad this summer. The programme is powered by...
UCD SU WELCOME LABOUR PROPOSAL ON FEES UCD Students' Union has welcomed the Labour Party's proposals to reverse the recent hike in third level fees from €1500 to €2000. UCD SU...
MARY COUGHLAN €197,000 - NURSES €0 UCD Students' Union President Paul Lynam has called for Mary Coughlan to work free for a year to create savings for the healthcare system. ...
UCD SU SUPPORT STUDENT NURSES PROTEST UCD Students' Union called on the Government to reverse the decision to make pre-registration nurses work for free by 2015 at today's protest in...
Teach EFL in Ireland, UK and abroad The J-TEFL (40-hours) course is specifically designed for state qualified teachers (H.Dip.Ed./PGDE/B.Ed.) to teach ELT/ESOL/EFL to secondary level students...
Want to win weekend tickets to Oxegen 2011 for you and four mates??? Oxegen Weekend Camping Tickets and iPod Shuffles up for grabs when you Think Pink this February. UCDSU , Ballygowan...
Health Science Ball The first ever Health Science Ball will take place on the 3 rd March in the Royal Marine Hotel. Only 400 tickets so make sure to grab them quick! Tickets for the first...
SU SECURE PRICE FREEZE & INSTALLMENT SCHEME FOR ON-CAMPUS RESIDENCES The price of on-campus accommodation in UCD is set to be frozen for the upcoming academic year 2011/2012 and...
My Bag and Shoes are looking for a student/graduate for a six month internship to work on their online marketing. Job Description: I am looking for a student who would be...
“Successful innovation....is a discipline, capable of being learned, capable of being practiced.” Peter Drucker To be prepared for the future, all...
The bus will run from this Saturday, December 11th from the 10 bus stop outside Quinn (Not Glenomena as was the case in previous years). It will start at 8.00am in the mornings and continue...
URGENT WEATHER UPDATE 1st December 2010. Please check http://www.facebook.com/ucdsu for the latest up to minute news. UCD Belfield campus closing at 2.00 pm with lectures to finish at...
UCD STUDENTS' UNION WANT CROKE PARK DEAL SCRAPPED AS 63% REJECT AGREEMENT - RED C POLL UCD Students' Union are calling on the Government to scrap the Croke Park agreement and reopen...
Module surveys are being launched right now. These are surveys that allow you to give feedback on the individual modules you study. These surveys are used to improve how those modules are...
UCDSU call on Green Party TDs to honour third level fees commitment UCD Students' Union have called on Green Party TDs not to abandon the promise they made against the reintroduction of...
WAGES NOW ACCOUNT FOR 75% OF UCD SPENDING - UCDSU UCD Students' Union has branded the current spending on wages at the university as "unsustainable" and out of sync with the modern...
40,000 students protest over proposed education cuts & fees In excess of 5,000 UCD Students' marched in Dublin City Centre on Wednesday, Nov 3 rd , to protest against the proposed...
According to a Red C Poll commissioned by UCD Students' Union, 77% of all adults believe the state should continue to provide free tuition to 3 rd level students. The figure rises...
UCD Students' Union has recorded a record 400% increase in students seeking assistance who are experiencing financial hardship. The figure comes at a time when the Government are seeking to...
This Wednesday, November 3rd, UCD Students led by the Students' Union are joining thousands of students from all over Ireland to protest in Dublin City Centre. The protest will begin at 12:30pm...
UCD Students' Union has described proposed penalties for colleges with high drop-out rates as counterproductive. UCD SU President Paul Lynam said "The Government should be concentrating on...
UCD Students led by their Students' Union are joining thousands of students from all over Ireland next Wednesday, November 3 rd for a protest march in Dublin city centre. The protest...
In aid of Marie Keating Foundation Tuesday: 8am - 12pm: Tea/Coffee Morning - Student Centre 1pm: Launch with Miriam O' Callaghan - Student Centre 1.30pm - Sexual Health Talk with Marie...
Mayo, Meath, Kildare and Wexford County Councils performed worst when it comes to processing student grant applications for 2009/10 according to new figures from UCD Students' Union. ...
OIREACHTAS LOBBY DAY UCD Students' Union sabbatical officers and members of the executive attended the USI lobby day on Wednesday October 13 th at Buswells Hotel, Dublin. The annual...
The Nightrider bus service has been suspended until further notice after a number of serious incidents. UCD SU President Paul Lynam said "The Nightrider bus service was...
Health Promotion week takes place in the SU from the 11th-15th of October.. Get part of your five a day - Free piece of fruit with every purchase in the SU shops all week. Programme...
SU Priorities 2010/11 Last March, Paul Lynam, Scott Ahearn, James Williamson, Pat De Brún and Jonny Cosgrove were elected as the 2010/2011 Student Union Sabbatical team. ...
The UCD Students' Union has launched an innovative loyalty card programme to reward students who shop at SU outlets. The scheme works on your existing student card so you simply have to...
STUDENT SUPPORT FUND LAUNCHED BY SU A new support fund to assist students with the purchase of college materials has been launched by the Students' Union. Established for the first...
NEW HEALTHCARE OPTION COULD SAVE UCD STUDENTS €160 PER YEAR UCD Students' Union has announced Quinn Healthcare will provide UCD students with a specially tailored healthcare plan. ...
UCD Freshers Ball tickets are have now SOLD OUT... 24th Sep, 2010 @ 22:30 The Academy, 57 Middle Abbey Street Tinie Tempah is this years headline act... Check out Tinie here The Freshers'...
APPLY EARLY TO AVOID GRANT DELAY UCD Students' Union is urging students to apply as early as possible to avoid delays in processing grant applications. UCD SU President Paul...
INFORMATION DAYS TO BE HELD IN UCD STUDENTS' UNION UCD Students' Union is hosting a series of open days to assist students facing the annual problem of finding accommodation. The events...
On Thursday August 5 th 2010, UCD hosted the first ever mental health event of its kind, entitled ‘Communicating Support Services to Students'. The event saw students and staff...
New S.U. Officers Take Over As of July 1st, U.C.D. Students' Union welcomed it's new sabbatical (full time) officers for the coming year and said farewell to last year's team. The President...
The maintenance grant application form for 2010/2011 is now available to download from www.studentfinance.ie , the Department of Education announced today. The grant form, which has been...
Has your financial situation changed? Are you worried about affording next year? Do you need financial assistance? If so, you might be entitled to a maintenance grant from your local authority....
The Students' Union Exam Shuttle Bus will operate for the summer exams this May. It will run from 7.30am to 8pm on the half hour, Monday to Friday, from 4 to 15 May. It runs on a continuous...
The final lineup for the UCD Ball, taking place on Friday 23 April - the last day of term - has just been announced: The Saturdays Calvin Harris (DJ set) Iglu & Hartly The Subs...
Reports for the final meeting of SU Council for the academic year 2009/2010 can be accessed by clicking here: www.ucdsu.ie/site/view/104 . The Students' Union Annual Report is available here: ...
UCD Students' Union is currently accepting applications for the following full-time positions (please note these positions are subject to approval by the Independent Appeals Board of UCD...
The reports of the five sabbatical officers are now available to download (Adobe Reader required): Gary Redmond, President: Report 5 Scott Ahearn, Welfare Officer: Report 5 ...
Dr Gerry Lane is the Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Letterkenny General Hospital. Dr Lane has witnessed realities that none of us ever want to see. Dr Lane tells us about these realities in...
Hope you're all having a wonderful holiday. For those of you who were wondering, provisional exam results will be available on SIS Student Web no later than 5pm on Tuesday 19 January 2010. For...
This Tuesday 13th, "The Kings" a film as Gaelige will be shown in theatre O in the Arts Block starting at 8pm....
