The UCD Students Union is a group of elected individuals who aim to represent and address the views of students on campus. They exist to aid you with any problems you might have, whether on a personal level with your class, courses or money issues, or on a larger scale by lobbying and campaigning for students’ interests on a national level.
Elected Students' Union Sabbatical Officers 2010/11 - in charge of welfare, education, campaigns and communications and entertainment. For some reason it is usually pretty male dominated, but in a step forward there is a female on the team this year!
However one of the best functions of the Student’s Union is in providing onsite entertainment. The class rep system tries to ensure there is an individual in every class responsible for organising class parties, trips and general community activities. Meanwhile, the Ents Officer arranges everything from comedy gigs and student nights out to a Fresher’s ball (this year featuring Lil John), and the infamous UCD Ball (featuring 8,000 students).
UCD Ball 2009
During the year they organise gigs in the student bar. Last week LMFAO played. Other previous attendees include Digitalism, Boyz Noise, Calvin Harris and the Vengaboys.
For those living on campus there are also nights out and alternative activities like football tournaments organised.
The Vengaboys performing in the UCD Student Bar
The Blizzards in UCD
Here’s their website: www.ucdsu.com
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