Orla Leahy – News Editor From November 1st to November 12th, 196 nations of the United Nations will be represented in Glasgow at COP26, the 26th ‘Conference of Parties’ to be held since 1995. This particular COP is considered by many to be the most crucial since the 2015 Paris Agreement, to analyse if current pledges…
by Phillip Brennan Third-level students across Ireland are experiencing a violation of human rights. Students are being locked out of education due to spiralling fees and rent costs. Furthermore, students are starving and living in poverty as they have barely enough to get by. Ireland is driving its young people away from the endless possibility…
By Atakan Uzun Controversy has emerged over the so-called human cost of the proposed 2022 Formula 1 calendar, which was passed unanimously by the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council on Friday, the 14th of October. This calendar consists of a record-breaking 23 races in a single season, on 6 different continents. According to a…
By Orla Leahy, News Editor Speaking to Caoimhe Walsh, UCC Students’ Union (SU) Welfare Officer, highlighted the importance of Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance (SHAG) Week in overcoming the “stigma” attached to sexual health. In order to tackle the stigma, the SU hosted a wide variety of events, from a Drag Show, to Consent Tea Parties….
By Orla Leahy, News Editor The Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC) in UCC held an event at 7 pm, on Tuesday, October 19th, to explore the right of modern families to be recognised. David Giles, chairperson of FLAC UCC says that the event was inspired by a London based podcast, the Gram Fam. He highlighted that…
By Orla Leahy, News Editor The Irish Universities Association (IUA) released a statement on the Budget 2022 which highlighted that though “welcome, is not sufficient to address the core funding deficit in the sector.” The Government has invested €9.2 billion in “continuing investment in our education system,” according to their Report, “Main Features of Budget 2022.”…
By William Walsh In the summer of this year, I was privileged and lucky enough to gain accreditation to the 74th edition of the famed Cannes Film Festival. My pass allowed me to attend any film screening in the final three days of the festival, so long as I could nab an e-ticket on their…
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With a massive sporting year ahead, which includes the postponed European Championships and Tokyo Olympics, the University Express Sports Team give their not so expert predictions for 2021. Six Nations Sam Curtin: Deputy Sports Editor At the beginning of the tournament, I fancied England but with their surprising no show at home to Scotland, I’m…