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.
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”.
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.
“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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.