College announced this afternoon the indefinite closure of its libraries, citing the ongoing BDS encampment in Fellows’ Square.
In an email to students and staff, College said: “As you will be aware, a BDS encampment is taking place in Fellows’ …
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Muslim students’ society declares “steadfast support” for BDS encampment
“We stand firmly with our fellow students in advocating for the rights of the Palestinian people.”
Trinity College Dublin Muslim Students Association (TCD MSA) has voiced its “steadfast support” for the Gaza solidarity encampment in protest against College’s silence on the genocide in Gaza and its refusal to cut ties with Israel.
“Guided by the principles …
Protestors rebrand former Berkeley Library in honour of slain Palestinian poet
Refaat Alareer was a poet from Gaza who was killed by the IDF last year
The Library, formerly known as the Berkeley Library, has been unofficially renamed as “the Refaat Alareer Library” by student protestors in the ongoing encampment to protest College’s continued ties to Israel and silence on the genocide in Gaza.
The encampment …
Trinity alumni demand College’s fine on TCDSU be rescinded
Alumni For Trinity cite shame over College’s threats towards the student body
Newly formed group Alumni For Trinity has come out in support of Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) in light of the €214k fine imposed by College earlier this week.
The group has published a statement on X laying …
Crowds march to College Green in support of Trinity encampment
The demonstration was organised by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign in coordination with Trinity BDS
A large crowd has marched to College Green today in solidarity with the encampment set up by Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) and Trinity Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (Trinity BDS).
The protest was organised by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign …
Student campaign groups see surge in signups following blunders from College
Membership of Trinity BDS has grown by over 75% in the past week
Student campaign groups including Trinity Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) have seen a surge in signups following a series of missteps from College which have ramped up student opposition.
In the week following a report in Trinity News of the …
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 …
“Protests must be conducted within the rules of the university” – Trinity release statement on BDS encampment
Campus access is to be restricted to students, staff, residents and sports department members this weekend
Trinity College Dublin said protests “must be conducted within the rules of university” amid a joint encampment by the students’ union and Trinity Boycott Divestment Sanctions (TCD BDS) outside the Book of Kells.
In a statement to Trinity News last …
Breaking: Trinity students begin Gaza solidarity encampment on campus
Approximately 60 protestors are currently camping in Fellows Square
Members of Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) and Trinity Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (TCD BDS) have set up an encampment on campus, protesting the ongoing genocide in Gaza and calling on College to cut ties with Israel.
Approximately 60 …
“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 …