Are you caught for cash this semester and looking for easy ways to save money? Budgeting via your mobile may be the option for you as it brings the ordeal of monitoring your finances to your fingertips. In 2018, a Eurostudent report stated one-third of Irish third-level students were experiencing serious financial problems. Now facing the consequences of the pandemic …
It’s one of the banes of any UL’s student existence. Trying to maintain a consistent Wi-Fi signal throughout campus is typically hit and miss for many students. It’s entirely possible to walk from Dromroe Village to the Sports Arena and have the internet connection drop out and come back like an indecisive Arts student. But thanks to the tech wizards …
As I sat on a chair in Dr. Ian Clancy’s office in the main building, I reflected on the laws of physics that kept me on the chair. One of these laws was, of course, gravity. The physics behind gravity was made accessible by Sir Isaac Newton when he developed his theories in 1666. In the last century, gravity has …
By: Mike Finnerty Ireland’s first-ever Esports research lab has opened at the University of Limerick. Lero, a cutting-edge Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) research centre, will conduct studies to boost the performance of international standard amateur and professional Esports players. It is hoped that UL will become the proving ground for Ireland’s next Esports superstar. Esports, or competitive video gaming, has …
By: Mike Finnerty The tech wizards over at Wired Magazine were fortunate enough to sit down with Mark Cerny, lead system architect for the PS4, and he talked them through the technical details for the still-unannounced PS5. The most significant addition to the PS5 will be the addition of a Solid State Drive. For those among us who have upgraded …
By: Niall Pickering That is the first black hole ever to be pictured. – Well technically; it’s shadow. It is in the centre of the Messier 87 galaxy, which is 53 million light years from our Blue Planet. What we see in the is a black hole larger than the size of our entire solar system, and it’s very heavy. …
Going to college can be confusing as you’re unsure of what you need to bring, and for more experienced students it’s a case of trial and error. The 100 pens you bring on the first day may not last, but from gadgets to keep your course work safe and making sure your coffee stays at the optimum temperature, this guide …
By Aimee Wells House of Cards This political drama follows Francis Underwood and the lengths he will go to to get his hands on the American presidency. With murder, sex, and political scandal, this alternative congress is still less scary than the Trump administration. There are four seasons available to watch and season 5 will be available on May 30th, …
By Ciara Maria Hayes The Stables was home to an overwhelming atmosphere on Tuesday night as three bands took to the stage in the battle of the bands final. Each played confidently and completely captivated the audience – however, there could only be one winner. The first band to take the stage were the Apaches – a five-piece group from …
By Maxine Bramley No way to Netflix and Chill your way through this test. This time we’re testing you to see if we can find your next binge-worthy show. If you liked this quiz, why not check out some more here?