A poll conducted by Trinity News indicates that Gabi Fullam is leading in the race for Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) President, but the election remains too close to call. The poll, which was carried out between February 22 …
Poll: How are you voting in the 2022 sabbatical officer elections?
Trinity News is running our annual poll to gauge students’ opinions on a range of issues
Trinity News is running our annual poll ahead of the Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) sabbatical officer elections next week, and we want to hear what you think.
Our main interest is learning what students think about the upcoming …
Society events go virtual
LitSoc, Players and the Phil discuss how they are adapting to social life online
In the midst of a pandemic, it’s difficult enough just to keep up with Zoom lectures and assignment deadlines, so it may seem like society events wouldn’t be high on many students’ list of priorities. However, maintaining the social connections …
Society spotlight: Juggling and Circus Society
Maggie Larson discovers that it’s more than just juggling
Founded in 1998, Trinity’s Juggling and Circus Society are probably best known on campus for their juggling displays during Freshers’ Week, or their awe-inspiring fire shows which have been performed as part of Fourth Week, Diwali and Trinity Arts Festival …
Eoin Hand elected TCDSU President on first count
Hand received 50.3% of the vote
Eoin Hand has been elected Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) President this evening with 50.3% of votes on the first count, securing the win over fellow contendors Ryan Carey and Harry Williams. Hand, who received 1,269 first-preference votes, exceeded …
SU Elections: Ryan Carey believes that “visibility is the most important thing”
Coming from inside the union, Carey wants to “remove as many barriers to accessing the sabbatical officers as possible”
In a three way race for President, Ryan Carey’s SU experience stands out as the distinguishing feature of his candidacy. The current Gender Equality Officer promises a restructuring of office hours, a revamped Empowerment Week and a weekly online forum, …
GSU backs PhD Workers Rights group despite President’s opposition
The GSU also voted against a motion to refrain from pay cut protests until after finance committee decision, with the organisation’s President and Vice-President divided on both votes
Trinity’s Graduate Student Union (GSU) Council have tonight voted for the union to support the TCD PhD Workers Rights campaign group.
The motion to support the group was voted for by a majority of the union’s Council.
The TCD PhD …
This week in Trinity: Green Week, gardening and a night at the museum
Societies focus on sustainability as environmental issues take centre stage this week
After a stormy weekend best suited to hibernating indoors, the clouds have parted to reveal a whole week of society events ready for you to explore. It’s also Green Week, so keep an eye out for some opportunities to learn …
This week in Trinity: RAG Week, ramen and Anthony Scaramucci
Notable guests will visit the Phil, LawSoc, and LitSoc, while charity events take place for RAG Week
Spring has arrived, according to the Irish calendar at least, and it’s time to catch your breath before the assignments and deadlines start piling up once more. This week will be full of big nights out, notable guests and charitable …
Society Spotlight: Trinity Arts Workshop
From ceramics to life drawing, Trinity Arts Workshop has plenty to offer students – but many don’t even know it’s there
Tucked away on the edge of Trinity’s campus, across the street from O’Neill’s Bar, you will find Trinity Arts Workshop’s Pearse Street studio, identified by the colourful logo in the window. The society offers a range of classes, which are …