Women are dieting themselves out of existence, but how has it become an acceptable norm? Jean Morley believes that certain media outlets must share a proportion of the blame.
“Sunday 1 January: 129 lbs. (but post-Christmas), alcohol units 14 (but …
No time to dwell on past failures
In the aftermath of the perceived failure of the climate change conference at Copenhagen, pessimism abounds regarding the ability of the world’s leaders to formulate an effective and universally acceptable strategy for tackling climate change. This is due in large …
Students can take up the slack
Global warming can make you feel powerless. In the face of growing deserts and rising seas, can people really do anything to save the planet? Luckily, the answer is yes. What’s more, the way we tackle the problem could save …
The science controversy
Observation is the basis of science, and while a philosopher may argue that objective perception is impossible, that is precisely the scientific philosophy: to collect and analyse empirical data, without bias, in order to develop an understanding of curious phenomena. …
Climate change inaction: reactions to Copenhagen
While the failure to reach any substantial agreement marks a crucial opportunity missed, we must adjust to the slow pace of global politics.
With an agreement that is in no way legally binding and no real figures for emissions cuts, …
DCU dismissal ruled unfair
Taxpayers will face a legal bill of up to €1.2 million after Dublin City University lost their three year battle to dismiss an associate professor. Sources described the DCU President, Professor Von Prondzynski, as ‘embarrassed’ by the decision.
The Supreme …
Surgeons celebrates Bicentenary
Councillor Emer Costello visited the Royal College of Surgeons last week as part of an event celebrating the institution’s 200th year in its premises on St. Stephen’s Green. The commemorative reception invited student representatives, RCSI staff and nearby businesses to …
UCC Antarctic exhibition opens
A photography exhibition called “Fire & Ice: A Photographic Journey of Antarctica,” by Prof John Gamble, was launched on the 20th of January at the Jennings Gallery in UCC. The exhibition was opened by Dr Clare O’Leary, who in 2008 …
Lucky escape for students
Twelve members of the UCD Volunteers Overseas (UCDVO) charity organisation arrived back from Haiti on Monday January 11, just a day before the massive earthquake that measured 7.0 on the Richter scale struck the Caribbean nation. The team of volunteers …
Third of grant spent on booze and socialising
»» €132 spent monthly on socialising, alcohol and cigarettes, claims report
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According to the Sunday Independent, a government report is set to reveal that grant-aided students spend three times more a month on alcohol …