Since its beginnings in 1987, around 15.6 million students across Europe have jumped at the opportunity to study abroad via the Erasmus programme. While it aims to “support education, training, youth and sport in Europe”, for many students, especially in …
UCC students set up fourth Gaza solidarity encampment in Ireland
Protestors have said that “time for action is now and no later”.
Students at University College Cork (UCC) have established an encampment on the university’s campus demanding that it cut all ties with Israeli institutions amid its genocidal campaign in Gaza.
Tents have been set up on the quadrangle at the centre …
Life inside the Trinity BDS encampment
College has outlined its plans to cut ties to Israeli institutions. What was life like in the encampment that led to this unprecedented divestment?
Names have been changed for anonymity purposes
“I wasn’t a Trinity student. So the only way I could actually get in was by sneaking in as an UberEats driver.”
These are the words of Gareth, who arrived at the Trinity …
Societies speak out against College response to Gaza: “There can be no neutrality in the face of genocide”
Several societies have expressed their solidarity with the BDS encampment and defended students’ right to protest
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 …
Protestors call for donations to Trinity BDS encampment
Protestors have asked for items such as sleeping bags, power banks and reusable cutlery
Students taking part in the Trinity Boycott Divestment Sanctions (TCD BDS) and union encampment have taken to social media calling on people to donate to protestors.
In a series of Instagram story posts on the @tcd_bds Instagram page, it says …
“This can’t happen in Ireland” – TDs and senators condemn Trinity for €200k union fine
The Seanad Civil Engagement group, including Trinity Senator Lynn Ruane, has called on College to reverse its decision to bill the union for its protests
Politicians across parties have condemned College for fining Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) €214,000 for “disruptive protests”, including calls to reverse the decision.
Higher education spokespeople for Sinn Féin, Labour and the Social Democrats have criticised College, along with …
Getting the Guests: How do the Hist and Phil do it?
Kate Byrne sits down with the leaders of the Hist and the Phil to ask how they have achieved their star-studded list of guest visitors
Over the years, both the College Historical Society (The Hist) and the University Philosophical Society (The Phil), have been known for their array of impressive guest speakers. From American senator Bernie Sanders to Irish influencer Keelin Moncreiff, both societies have …
Student journalism: political without a capital p?
Should student journalists fear being overly-political?
When reporter Charlie Bird began his career at RTE, he carried a dictionary in his pocket. He found himself constantly searching for the spelling of words, and also their meaning, to make sure he was using them correctly. When I …
Brídín Ní Fhearraigh-Joyce elected editor of the University Times with 53% of vote
Ní Fhearraigh-Joyce defeated Charlie Hastings by in the UT editor race by 148 votes
Brídín Ní Fhearraigh-Joyce has been elected the next editor of the University Times (UT) by a narrow margin of 1,105 votes.
Her opponent Charlie Hastings received 957 of votes. 119 voted to re-open nominations and 225 votes were spoiled.
Speaking …
Taking it too far: the danger of the “joke candidate”
Kate Bryne analyses the ethics of running a joke sabbatical campaign
With campaigns for the TCDSU sabbatical positions well underway, and the high number of 13 candidates fighting for our votes, there’s been great debate and discourse around campus. Two candidates in particular, Ralph Balfe, (presidential candidate), and Nathan Harrington, (Welfare …