SHARON Commins, the aid worker who spent 106 days in captivity in Darfur, visited the University of Limerick this Monday and gave a presentation on the topic of security management in the aid sector. In 2009, the Dublin native was working for the aid agency GOAL in the war-torn Sudanese region. She had spent more than two years in the country when on July 3 she and her fellow aid worker Hilda Kawuki were kidnapped at gunpoint by members of the Janjaweed militia. The Janjaweed demanded a ransom for their [...]
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Keith Barry’s Eight Deadly Sins show…wow!!
WOW..where to start in reviewing Keith Barry’s sell-out show at the University Concert Hall in the University of Limerick last Wednesday night, February 8. To say that the show was unbelievable would even be an understatement. Some of the sections of the show were simply mind-blowing, with Barry drawing gasps of pure shock and disbelief from every member of the audience. The show kicked off at 8pm, with Barry receiving a very warm response from the 950-strong capacity in UL. Participants during the show were chosen from the guest book [...]
Limerick Through The Eyes Of A Night Owl
This is a guide to anyone who is interested in seeing what Limerick’s nightlife has to offer. This will be especially handy to those first year students who don’t know their away around just yet! Firstly, if you live on campus in UL you’re casual hang out is going to be The Stables. Situated on campus in the courtyard, The Stables will have you in anything from your tracksuit pants throughout the day to your high heels and little mini dress/best Jack and Jones shirt at night. There are always [...]
Education Minister confirms during UL seminar that college fees are to increase again
THE Minister for Education and Skills confirmed last Thursday (February 2) that college registration fees are set to increase to €3,000 next year. Speaking at the Issues in Irish Journalism seminar at the University of Limerick, Ruairi Quinn announced that fees will receive another €750 hike, following last December’s budget decision to increase fees to €2,250. “There has been a squeeze on the administration fund, and this will continue for the next few years,” Minister Quinn added during the seminar. University of Limerick Campaigns and Services Officer, Paddy Rockett challenged [...]
Merry Christmas From the Studenty Team
The leadership team at Studenty sends a very Merry Christmas to all the tens of thousands of you who’ve visited Studenty.me since we went live in late August. We also send a heart felt thank you to everyone who’s contributed, offered advice and supported us over the past few months. We really are for students by students and our plan is to become your online community for all you need. We’ve a long pipeline of developments planned for 2012 and if you’d like to join us on an unforgettable journey, [...]
Your Problems Solved by Sorcha Ni Shuilleabhain Age 9
Dear Sorcha, I’m the General-President of UL’s top Modern Warfare 3 clan, which means my girlfriend, who is a statuesque blonde often has to spend evenings and weekends alone and this makes me feel terribly guilty. But as we say in our philosophy module, ‘Bros before Hoe’s’. Some Greek guy called Plate said it first I think. Thankfully, my girlfriend has struck up a friendship with a rugby player in the flat next to her’s in halls. Martin is a great guy, being selfless enough to allow my girlfriend to keep him company in the evenings, now [...]
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