Activism
How Empower Her* Voice Dublin are Fighting Harassment with Chalk and Conversation
Following the overnight success of their campaign against street harassment, Esme Dunne and Grace O’Sullivan reflect on the beginnings of Empower Her* Voice, their journey so far and what is still to come for their platform.
1,000 People Protest Israel’s Assault on Gaza
The demonstration called for an immediate ceasefire and the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador from Ireland.
College Announces Rent Freeze for 2024/25 Academic Year
Amid concerns over financial pressures and fostering diversity, the College has committed to keeping accommodation rates unchanged.
“We Are Drowning”: Irish Students March For Increased Funding After Budget Surplus
Irish students today took to the Dáil to urge the government to use a budget surplus to address housing and education issues in a passionate protest.
Book of Kells Protest Group Host Town Hall on Escalating Future Protests
The student group, led by László Molnárfi, laid out their plans for rent strikes and further occupation of college buildings and discussed the Provost’s opposition to the protest.
Hundreds Attend Protest Against Trans Rights and Counter Protest
The Let Women Speak rally, organised by Posie Parker, was disrupted by a counter-rally organised by Trans and Intersex Pride Dublin on Merrion Square South.
TCDSU Block Entrance to Book of Kells in Protest of Rent Increase
The Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union and the Postgraduate Workers' Organisation have staged a protest at the Long Room entrance in opposition to College's decision to increase the price of student accommodation by the maximum legal limit.
64 Trinity Professors Call For 100% Plant-Based Catering
Trinity professors are among the 650 academics calling for meat-free menus on campus as part of a systemic approach to climate change and animal rights activism.
Jeffrey Seathrún Sardina Elected PWO President
At its first AGM, the TCD Postgraduate Workers’ Organisation elected Jeffrey Seathrún Sardina as President and approved his proposed constitution.
Trinity Senator Dr Tom Clonan Introduces Bill to Guarantee Disability Supports
The bill will progress to the Committee Stage following its uncontested passage through the Seanad last night.