The Old Library was forced to close this afternoon following a protest by members of Trinity BDS calling on College to cut ties with Israel.
Protestors stood on the steps of the building, prompting security to block off the entrance, …
USI National Council unanimously passes motion against Proctorio
The motion was proposed by TCDSU and the VP for Academic Affairs
On January 25 at the National Council, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) unanimously passed a proctoring motion proposed by Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) and the Vice President (VP) for Academic Affairs.
In a research document, “The …
Renters’ Solidarity Network announce intentions to escalate
A petition created by the group calling to an end to College’s overnight guest policy has reached over 500 signatures
The Trinity College Dublin Renters’ Solidarity Network, a grassroots organisation established by the Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) President László Molnárfi, have announced intentions to “escalate [their] campaign” in a letter to Provost Linda Doyle.
The letter, sent on
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Postgraduate union announces intention to strike
Strike action from the union could include members withdrawing from teaching and refusing to mark or invigilate exams
The Trinity branch of the Postgraduate Workers’ Organisation (PWO TCD) have announced their intention to strike in the final weeks of Hilary term.
Strike action from the union could include members withdrawing from teaching and refusing to mark or invigilate …
Trinity graduate on Ireland’s first satellite team credits Formula Trinity for his practical engineering skills
Trinity graduate Pádraig McDermott is a member of the EIRSAT-1 team which launched Ireland’s first satellite last week
A Trinity graduate and member of the EIRSAT-1 team which launched Ireland’s first satellite into space last week said that his experience in Formula Trinity helped prepare him for the practical work involved in the satellite project.
Pádraig McDermott, a …
Timeline: How the Dublin Riots unfolded
Rioters wreaked havoc in Dublin on Thursday evening. Reports point to an attack earlier in the day that triggered the disorder. This guide outlines what transpired
On Thursday evening, chaos erupted in Dublin City Centre, with numerous vehicles set on fire and shops vandalised and looted as rioters forcefully marched through the heart of the capital. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris denounced the violence that unfolded throughout …
Explainer: What ties does Trinity have to Israel?
Trinity continues to have ties to at least 12 Israeli organisations through research collaboration and business relationships
Earlier this month over 600 academics across the country called on Irish universities to sever all partnerships and affiliations with Israeli institutions until the occupation of Palestinian territory is ended, the Palestinian rights to equality and self-determination are vindicated, and …
Analysis: #UnmuteConsent, initiatives to combat sexual violence in College
#UnmuteConsent Campaign 2023 was recently launched. But what does it actually entail? And who benefits?
On 2 October 2023, higher education institutions across Ireland, including representative bodies like the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Irish Universities Association (IUA), and Union of Students in Ireland (USI), formally launched the #UnmuteConsent Campaign 2023. This launch aims to utilise …
Analysis: ChatGPT is set to disrupt the post-pandemic dominance of written assessments
Post-pandemic assessment and education as a whole are at odds with user accessibility to artificial intelligence
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic meant that traditional modes of assessment were no longer compatible with distance learning. Academic officials were not prepared nor understood how to effectively deliver education solely online to all students. An inability to administer …
Analysis: Environmental measures in College amid European Commission report Ireland at risk of missing 2025 EU waste target
Climate awareness and sustainable practice are hot topics in EU politics. Ireland’s falling short of EU waste targets signals a need for more environmental initiatives by the Government. But is College’s approach to environmentalism any better?
Issues dealing with climate change and sustainability have been at the forefront of political conversations for decades. The more humans produce, consume and discard without regard to the current waste management systems, the more irreversible environmental damage will be done. …