Here is your Student Hub email summary. This issue covers topics ranging from Ireland’s stance in the legal dispute brought by South Africa against Israel before the International Court of Justice, to observations on indie filmmaking by Tara Brady and the collaborative effort of Sean Price Williams and Nick Pinkerton in the project ‘The Sweet East’. We also have Suzi Ronson sharing her experiences as David Bowie’s stylist and her time as Mick Ronson’s wife from her dwelling in New York City’s West Village. This newsletter also includes a solicitude about the amount of salt in your diet, together with an intriguing analysis on the major shifts in the country’s political landscape by Alan Titley. This issue also highlights the impending departure of Prof David FitzPatrick, the President of the Technological University of Dublin, alongside the funding crisis the University of Limerick could potentially face due to mismanagement of a housing project.
Tánaiste Micheál Martin has hinted that Ireland is ready to meddle in the genocide case that South Africa has initiated against Israel at the International Court of Justice over an invasion in Gaza.
PhD students in Dublin who aren’t well-remunerated reportedly balance three part-time jobs to keep afloat. Their significant contribution to the academia and the broader economy is undeniable, given that they facilitate academics, generate research crucial for the public and private sectors, ultimately leading to scientific and technological developments, legal and business innovations, and a refined comprehension of social and cultural aspects.
Making his directorial debut, Williams and Pinkerton’s creation, ‘The Sweet East’, was forged from a unique blend of individuals with considerable financial resources and massive egos, according to Price Williams. His two-decade-long contribution to indie cinema includes working as a cinematographer with notable filmmakers like the Safdie brothers, Alex Ross Perry, and Abel Ferrara
Suzi Ronson had an unexpected journey from a salon in a quiet London suburb to being David Bowie’s stylist and Mick Ronson’s spouse. She recounts an instance of a heartbroken Bowie ringing her after Mick’s passing.
From Máirín Uí Chonchubhair, the author of the recently released Crainn & Toir, we gain insights into her childhood home parish where she vividly recalls the only tree present, the wagtail tree, which still stands. With the changing seasons come buds then blossoms, marking the passing of time.
In health news, there is a growing concern about sodium intake. While sodium is an essential nutrient for body functionality, supporting nerve impulses and muscle contractions, an excessive consumption reportedly increases the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Experts suggest that the majority of people might be exceeding safe sodium levels in their diet.
An unexpected loss: During the festivities of St Patrick’s day, unwanted thoughts overwhelmed me. They weren’t specifically related to the leprechauns or St Patrick himself replicating the role of Santa Claus. The mind’s intervention acts as a diversion, similar to a dog kicking loose.
In the field of higher education, the Technological University of Dublin’s President, Prof David FitzPatrick, has declared he will depart from his position in the wake of a challenging financial period for the institution.
In a similar vein, University of Limerick’s President, Prof Kerstin Mey admits to a mismanaged student housing project where the university overpaid €5.2 million for twenty residences, bringing her leadership under scrutiny. This development places the university’s state capital funding at risk, following their ill-planned housing project.