Trinity has a race problem. A recent example made obvious is the controversial debate over the renaming of the Berkeley Library, the namesake of Irish philosopher and slave owner George Berkeley. Some see this as a testament to how many …
TCDSU calls on public to support European Citizens’ Initiative to end trade with illegal settlements
The European Citizens’ Initiative currently has over 235,000 signatures and was launched in February 2022 by Stop Settlements
On Thursday, Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU), alongside Trinity Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Implementation Group (BDS) called on the public to support a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) to end trade with illegal Israeli settlements. In an Instagram post, TCDSU …
Greek court drops espionage charges from Binder case
TCDSU protested outside the Greek embassy this afternoon in solidarity with defendants in the case
A Greek judge has dropped espionage charges against humanitarian volunteer Seán Binder, alongside 23 others this morning.
This morning, the prosecution in the case said they recognized “serious flaws” in the charges against the 24 defendants, and recommended an annulment …
USI Council unanimously passes motion to support BDS movement
If passed at USI Congress, the motion will mandate the union to support the establishment of BDS branches in Irish universities
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) Council has unanimously passed a motion to support the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement and to “denounce the apartheid that Israel is committing in Palestine”.
The motion, which must be ratified by …