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“We are unequivocally sorry”: TCDSU address backlash over effigy demonstrations

The union have contacted Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Women’s Aid, and the Student Counselling Service to campus to support students affected by the campaign

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Trigger warning: This article discusses sexual assault and violence

Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) have released a statement apologising for this week’s actions which saw effigies hung outside of the junior dean’s office, the Arts Building and the

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Students’ union display hanging effigy outside Junior Dean’s office

A hanging effigy, accompanied by student confessions on “what they thought about rapists” were attached to the door of the Junior Dean’s office

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Trigger warning: This article contains extensive discussion of sexual violence throughout

Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) held further action today in protest of what they describe as a lack of protections in place for survivors of sexual assault who …

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Sudents’ union hang “rapist” effigies around campus in sexual assault awareness demonstration

“We have a body dummy of a rapist and [people] can do whatever they want with the body,” said Welfare Officer Hamza Bana

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Trigger warning: This article contains extensive discussion of sexual violence throughout

Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) has held a series of demonstrations hanging effigies labelled “rapist” around campus to mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 

A protest outside the Arts

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Trinity Orchestra and DU Music host Lankum tribute concert in support of Palestine

All proceeds raised went towards the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, a humanitarian organization providing healthcare and social services across Gaza, the West Bank, and Palestine

Friday, March 21, saw Trinity Orchestra and DU Music join together to host a Lankum tribute concert in aid of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS). The PRCS sets out to provide humanitarian assistance, healthcare and social services to Palestinians …

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SU president urged College to “seriously question” Columbia University

Jenny Maguire expressed concern over the welfare of dual BA students amidst a worsening situation for pro-Palestine activists on Columbia’s campus

President of Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) Jenny Maguire has released a letter today calling on College to question the treatment of Dual BA students by Columbia University.

Following a Trinity News article published today detailing the experiences of

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Explainer: The Upcoming Seanad Election

With around 140 candidates seeking election, what exactly can we expect from this upcoming Seanad election?

The looming Seanad election may have been overshadowed by the country’s recent general election, however the upper House of the Oireachtas plays an important role in sustaining Ireland’s democratic process.

Here is what we can expect from this upcoming election.…

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Dublin Independent Fashion Week’s sophomore season

Aoibhínn Clancy and Ella Mansfield review the return of Dublin Independent Fashion Week for its second season

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Throughout Irish history attempts have been made to hold fashion weeks, seeing limited success. Many consider the Irish Export Fashion Fair 1964, held in Dublin’s Intercontinental Hotel between April 20 to 24, as the nation’s first fashion week. The Export

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College doubles funding to tackle period poverty across campus

Following a successful campaign by TCDSU, College has committed a total of €44,000 for free period products

Last week, Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) took to Instagram to announce they had successfully lobbied College to double institutional funding allocated for period products. 

In 2024 the Higher Education Authority (HEA) allocated €22,000 to College in order to