BDS

Analysis

Key Takeaways from the UCD Encampment

While the UCD encampment is ambitious in its goals, the protest's lack of financial and academic disruption may impact the group's ability to bargain with university management, writes Fionn Bowes-Fitzpatrick.
By Fionn Bowes-FItzpatrick

Israeli Embassy Criticises College and Trinity Encampment

The Israeli embassy issued a statement describing the encampment as a “campaign of discrimination and delegitimization against Israel” and College as “verging on antisemitism”.
By Brídín Ní Fhearraigh-Joyce

Encampment to End, College to Cut Ties with Israeli Companies

Five days after the TCDSU and BDS encampment began, Trinity College have released an outline their plan regarding their ties to Israeli companies and institutions.
By Leah Downey

“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.
By Brídín Ní Fhearraigh-Joyce

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.
By Brídín Ní Fhearraigh-Joyce
Column

The Students of Columbia University Inspire Students Around the World

Reporting on the escalation at Columbia University on the night of the April 31st, seen as a protester from the streets outside the university, Fiona Lüling asks whether this is the end of the student protests.
By Fiona

“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.
By Alex Payne

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.
By Alex Payne

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.
By Clara Roche

Hundreds of UCC Students Walk Out to Protest the College’s Neutrality on Ongoing Genocide in Palestine

Students staged a walkout demanding action, supported by a petition signed by over 1,300 students and staff.
By Brídín Ní Fhearraigh-Joyce