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“The Community is Incredible”: Inside the Day-to-Day Workings of Trinity’s BDS Encampment
Protesters present at Fellows’ Square spoke to The University Times about the close-knit community working to support the cause.
College Senior Management Meet with BDS, Concede to Encampment Demands
Protesters have celebrated the "partial success" of College's agreement to divest from investments in occupied Palestinian territories and the promise of a taskforce to reconsider academic ties with Israel.
“I Feel Like I’m Not Alone”: Palestinian amongst Members of Public Joining Chants of TCD BDS Demonstrators
Passing members of the public are supporting TCD BDS protesters demonstrating from rooms facing College Green.
College Condemns Encampment
While College emphasised that “protests must be conducted within the rules of the university”, TCDSU President stresses peaceful nature of protest.
Gaza Solidarity Encampment Begins on Campus
Beginning an encampment just after 8pm on Friday, May 3rd, around 60 students have settled into Fellows’ Square, blocking access to the Book of Kells.
Students and Staff Respond to Students’ Union Receipt of €214k Fine
In response to TCDSU’s receipt of a €214k fine for disruption, President László Molnárfi said “we will not be defeated”.
College Moves US Military Event Off-Campus to Avoid Opposition
To avoid “reputational damage” amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, College privately hosted a funding arm of the US military off-campus, prompting criticism from the TCDSU BDS Implementation Group.
Netflix Announces New Series from the Creator of Derry Girls
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast will start filming this summer.
Trinity Hereans Revived Following Provost’s Call
The organisation aimed at promoting women’s sport in and outside College is back following a call for its revival by Trinity College Dublin Provost Linda Doyle.
TDs React to Varadkar’s Resignation as Taoiseach
TDs from Sinn Féin to the Social Democrats expressed surprise and concern at the Taoiseach's resignation.