Major fee increase cancelled after UCC’s SU threatens legal action

(Published in the University Express, 2019) UCC’s Students’ Union (UCCSU) have successfully reversed a €200 increase in the student capitation…

Versatile giveaway cancels amid accusations of racism

(Published in the University Express, 2019) An SU-organised competition for tickets to see Versatile in 3arena was cancelled on November…

The death of Timmy Hourihane: the aftermath

(published in the University Express, 2019) 53-year-old Timothy Hourihane, known as Timmy to friends, was beaten to death in the…

General Election 2020: A student outlook

(published in the University Express, 2020) The General Summary At the time of writing, the Dáil is looking fairly hung…

Climate change is your fault

Published in the University Express, Vol. 22 Issue 5, 13-11-18 Veganism, plastic free lifestyles, raw diets, tiny houses, and waste-free…

Petition to Impeach UCDSU President Rejected

University Express, 10 October 2017 A petition to impeach UCD Students’ Union (UCDSU) president Katie Ascough has been rejected by…

IFUT Call On Government To Combat 3rd Level Funding Crisis

University Express, February 5 2018 The Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) is calling for a comprehensive plan for third-level…

USI Protest Against Aramark Due To Mistreatment In Direct Provision Centres

University Express, 17 January 2018 The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) staged a protest outside of the retailer Avoca…

The curse of ‘balanced debate’

University Express, 15 February 2019 Graham Linnehan, if you haven’t heard by now, appeared on RTE’s Primetime, being interviewed on…

Dire Straights

University Express, 6 December 2018 When I was asked out by my first boyfriend, an older, married friend took me…