UCDSU President's update
A few words and well wishes from UCDSU President Martha Ní Riada, as she reflects on the last few months.
Consultative Referendum on PhD Supports and Collective Action
UCDSU to hold Consultative Referendum on Researcher Supports and Collective Action on October 24th.
Students call time on student contribution charge; call for a “genuinely student-friendly” budget
Students call time on student contribution charge; call for a “genuinely student-friendly” budget
€254m cost of abolishing student contribution charge would be “worth every penny”
UCDSU says country needs to reaffirm commitment to higher education as a “public good”
Pre-budget submission also asks Government to consider funding education of students who do not fall under the ‘Free Fees’ Initiative
Young Adult and Student Card
You can get 50% off adult public transport fares with the Young Adult (19-23) or Student Leap Card.
Students’ Union team ready for beginning of term
After a summer of hard work, the new UCD Students’ Union (UCDSU) team are putting together the final few pieces to welcome new and returning students back to UCD. There is sure to be a lot of anticipation around the return to campus with UCD gearing up to welcome 33,000+ new and returning students ready for the new year.
Pre-Budget Lobbying on Student Priorities
Over the last number of weeks, we have been in meetings with both Government and Opposition TDs to discuss students' priorities ahead of the Budget.
We would like to thank the TDs who took the time out of their busy schedules to meet with us and hear some of our finding regards issues such as student accommodation, cost of living, PhD stipends and much more.
Recap: UCDSU Awards Night Winners- kindly supported by PWC
April 24th marked the inaugural UCDSU Awards Night, an event created to acknowledge the momentous efforts of UCDSU council members and volunteers during the 2023-2024 academic year.
Report: We pay far more than national avg for a room; SU calls for protection of students in digs
UCD Students’ Union (UCDSU) has today launched a report revealing the impact of the acute shortage in beds for students who are enrolled in the Dublin university and other colleges across the country.