Students’ Unions

In Close Race, McCay Elected Education Officer

After a narrowly contested race, Niamh McCay has been elected Education Officer.
By Rachel O'Leary

Kane Narrowly Elected Communications and Marketing Officer

Muireann Kane received 51 per cent of the vote, while RON received 49 per cent.
By Ciaran Molloy

MacNamee Elected Editor of The University Times

Donal MacNamee will be the fifth independently elected editor of The University Times.
By Imogen McGuckin

Robinson Elected Entertainments Officer

In the most contested race of the election, Judith Robinson beat off competition from Luke Rynne Cullen and Jerico Alcaras.
By Cormac Watson

A Voting System of Our Own

TCDSU's voting system – Single Transferable Vote (STV) system – is more unique than you might think.
By Jack Synnott
Contribution

The Practical Case for a Vote to Re-Open Nominations

Students often don't see voting for RON as a legitimate option in uncontested races.
By Jack Synnott

For Candidates, Campaign Managers Offer a Steady Hand

You might think you know the key players involved in the TCDSU elections, but the average student is unlikely to know of the key people behind the scenes.
By Aisling Marren
Analysis

Challenging Questions Yield No Casualties, In Confident Halls Hustings

If candidates thought that tonight's hustings was more of a formality than a proper grilling, they were proved wrong by a well-informed audience in Halls.
Analysis

TCDSU Candidates Use the ‘Engagement Problem’ as a Crutch

The issue of student engagement with the union comes up every year and it's rare that candidates provide concrete solutions, writes Matthew Murphy.
By Matthew Murphy

Laura Beston Likely to Lead TCDSU, with Tight Contest in Education

Beston and Robinson look sure to get elected on Thursday.
By Kathleen McNamee and Caelen Feller