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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...
Semester 2 is up and running! We want your opinion on what entertainment you want to see in the UCD Student Bar and at the UCD Ball. Send your suggestions to darcy@ucdents.com. Already we have...
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...
Sign up to the Ents Crew 2011/2012... Become a member of the best social network on Campus. Work at the gigs, meet the acts, help in promotion and hold Darcy's hand on those lonely nights! ...
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...
SMS Updates! If you would like to sign up or sign off the current SMS system which updates you to all upcoming events please email sms@ucdents.com.
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....
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