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Published on
29 September, 2009

Published in
The University Observer

Levy dispute puts new Student Centre in doubt

A legal document has been sent to the University on behalf of the Students’ Union over concerns that students have been overcharged for this year’s student centre levy.


Published on
29 September, 2009

Published in
The University Observer

Sports Centre increases revenue despite funding cut

The management of the UCD Sports Centre have reported an increase in operating revenue for the financial year ending 30th September, despite a fall in the subsidy paid to it by the University authorities to fund its activities.


Published on
15 September, 2009

Published in
The University Observer

SU apologise to Green TD after mix-up

UCD STUDENTS’ UNION (SU) were forced to issue an apology to Deputy Mary White, Green Party TD for Carlow-Kilkenny, after contributing to a newspaper advert wrongfully claiming the TD to be in favour of third level tuition fees. The full-page advertisement, which appeared in the 17th August edition of The Irish Times, listed the contact […]


Published on
15 September, 2009

Published in
The University Observer

HSE chief to return as Professor of Paediatrics

Current CEO of the Health Services Executive (HSE), Professor Brendan Drumm, is to return to UCD as Professor of Paediatrics when his tenure with the HSE ends next year. Prof. Drumm is currently on a leave of absence from the position, worth approximately €284,000 a year, and is also expected to return to duty as […]


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