Compared to previous years, this cohort of sabbatical officers has been the most politically active in recent history. As the face of the union, President László Molnárfi has expanded political engagement on the premise that radicalism is the only viable … The post The highs and lows of TCDSU 2023/24 appeared first on Trinity News ..read more

Trinity Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) and Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) have welcomed the College statement pledging to review its ties to Israeli institutions and have committed to “continuing our peaceful encampment until all of our demands are … The post Trinity BDS welcomes College statement, pledges to continue encampment until demands “are met in full” appeared first on Trinity News ..read more

In a recent poll conducted by Trinity News, Provost Linda Doyle’s approval rating stands at 15% among a sample of 1,360 students. Respondents were asked whether they approved of Doyle in her role as Provost. It indicates a plummet in … The post Provost’s approval rating plummets amid row with students’ union appeared first on Trinity News ..read more

Coined as a jewel of Ireland’s cultural heritage, the Book of Kells has been housed in Trinity College Dublin since 1661. The UNESCO Memory of the World item, according to figures published by Fáilte Ireland, attracted 1,057,642 visitors in 2018.… The post Explainer: Why is the Book of Kells in Trinity? appeared first on Trinity News ..read more

A number of college societies have released statements criticising College’s lacklustre response to Israel’s assault on Gaza and supporting the Trinity Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (Trinity BDS) encampment. In an Instagram post made yesterday, the Politics Society stated that while … The post Societies speak out against College response to Gaza: “There can be no neutrality in the face of genocide” appeared first on Trinity News ..read more

Trinity campus will remain closed to the general public following the Bank Holiday weekend as the encampment in solidarity with Palestine continues in Fellows’ Square.  In an email to students and staff, College have said that students and staff events … The post Trinity to remain closed to general public from tomorrow as Palestine solidarity encampment continues appeared first on Trinity News ..read more

Respondents to a poll by Trinity News have expressed overwhelming support for the Gaza solidarity encampment led by Trinity Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (TCD BDS). Of 1,360 students polled, 80.44% said they approved of the encampment, which began on Friday … The post Poll finds overwhelming support for Trinity BDS encampment among students appeared first on Trinity News ..read more

College has announced the reopening of the 1937 Reading Room and Kinsella Hall amid the ongoing encampment by Trinity Boycott Divestment Sanction (TCD BDS) and Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU). In an email to students and staff, College said … The post College reopens Kinsella Hall and 1937 Reading Room amid BDS encampment appeared first on Trinity News ..read more

College announced this afternoon the indefinite closure of its libraries, citing the ongoing BDS encampment in Fellows’ Square.  In an email to students and staff, College said: “As you will be aware, a BDS encampment is taking place in Fellows’ … The post Trinity announce library closures amidst BDS encampment appeared first on Trinity News ..read more

Trinity College Dublin Muslim Students Association (TCD MSA) has voiced its “steadfast support” for the Gaza solidarity encampment in protest against College’s silence on the genocide in Gaza and its refusal to cut ties with Israel. “Guided by the principles … The post Muslim students’ society declares “steadfast support” for BDS encampment appeared first on Trinity News ..read more