The University Observer

10/09/2024

Ahead of the academic year, UCD has raised accommodation fees by the maximum legal amount of 2%, as per section 24B of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004-2022.

As the average price of UCD accommodation has officially surpassed €1,000 per month, the 2% increase applied by UCD sees students paying an average of €20 more per month than last year’s residents.

For international students, these average costs are higher. Incoming international students (i.e. students who study at UCD for a single semester) will be charged 22% more for accommodation than ‘Returning’ or ‘Global’ students in the same UCD residence block. This price disparity is reflected in both rent and utility costs, ranging from a €189.44 per month increase for a studio apartment, to a €212.79 per month increase for a shared apartment in Belgrove or Merville, and a €296.80 per month increase for an ensuite room in Village 3.

Furthermore, catering for ‘Returning’ students residing in Roebuck Castle will cost €273.75 per month. For international students, it costs €316.95 - a €43.20 price difference for the same catering service.

Full article available on our website (link in bio)

🖋️ Oisín Gaffey and Lucy Warmington
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21/06/2024

Applications to be a section editor for our culture and lifestyle magazine OTwo are officially open! 🕺✨

Applications close 5pm 3rd July.

We are SO excited for this round of applications… 👀🎨

21/06/2024

We are (once again) opening applications for our remaining section editor roles and our NEW news team!

Applications close 5pm 3rd July.

As always, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions ✨

Looking forward to your applications!

21/06/2024

We are (once again) opening applications for remaining section editor positions and our NEW news team!

Applications close at 5pm 3rd July.

As always, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions ✨

Looking forward to your applications!

13/04/2022

Our final issue of the year has arrived on campus!

It’s jam packed with great content - pick your copy today!

30/03/2022

Interview with Welfare candidate Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich.

Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich is running uncontested in this years UCDSU 2022 elections.

Watch it here:

30/03/2022

Interview with Education candidate Martha Ní Riada.

Martha Ní Riada () sat down with the University Observer to tell us about her campaign points and manifesto.

Interview can be watched here:

30/03/2022

Interview with Education candidate Darragh Kane O’Toole.

Darragh Kane O’Toole is running contested in this years 2022 UCDSU elections.

Watch his full interview here.

29/03/2022

Interview with Campaigns and Engagement Candidate Robyn O’Keeffe.

Robyn O’Keeffe () sat down with Anna Blackburn to discuss her manifesto points and what she would like to do with the role next year if elected.

29/03/2022

Interview with Ents candidate Ciara Moroney.

Ciara Moroney () chatted to Aoife Rooney about her manifesto points and her experience with FoodSoc and how it would be helpful with the role of Ents Officer

29/03/2022

Interivew with Presidential Candidate Molly Greenough.

Molly Greenough () sat down with our News Editor Andy Nolan () to discuss her plans for next year if elected and what she has learned as this years Union Welfare Officer.

29/03/2022