Elections 2017
Analysis
In a Welfare Race of Similarities, a Focus on Mental Health, Consent and Drug Testing
In one of the only two contested races, the five candidates put forward manifestos touching on similar topics, but with a variety of ways to implement them.
Analysis
For Craig, Organisation and Professionalism is the Key to Making Trinity Ents Successful
Jonah Craig discusses his main manifesto points and explains the importance of a measured approach to the role of Entertainments Officer in an interview with The University Times.
Despite Repeated Promises of “Inclusion”, TCDSU Remains an Elusive Entity
With 'inclusion' once again taking centre-stage in elections, Simon Foy argues that it's a campaign buzzword that should be treated with scepticism.
Obama, Rollerblades and Shutting Down the Library: The Legacy of the Joke Campaign
Candidates that ran for election simply to entertain the electorate used to be common, and drew new attention to the elections. Where have they gone?
TCDSU Elections Day Three
Live updates from the final day of campaigning this week, which is getting off to a slow start.
Analysis
The Benefits of Uncontested Campaigns
From inspiring students to do a master's to giving them new confidence, running in the TCDSU elections can give unexpected benefits beyond winning.
Four Candidates in Breach of Election Rules, with Keane and Mallon Issued Strikes
Keane received a minor strike for lack of awareness of rules, with Mallon receiving a major strike for online comments .
Analysis
Bacainní agus Beartais Teanga sna Toghcháin TCDSU
Bhí an Ghaeilge chun tosaigh ag Toghchánaíocht Chomionannais agus Eagsúlachta, agus iarrthóirí ag áiteamh ar son aistriúcháin agus i gcoinne eagla don teanga.
Analysis
Through Apps, Screens and Committees, Harty Vows to Bring Technology to TCDSU
In an interview with The University Times, Úna Harty discusses her manifesto points and outlines how they will be achieved should she be elected
Analysis
Supporting Disabilities and Engaging with Off-Campus Students Take Precedence at Equality Hustings
All candidates were pressed about increasing the use of the Irish language in their roles, and improving the union’s outreach to ethnic minorities in College.