Elections 2017

TCDSU Equality and Diversity Hustings

Live updates from the third hustings of this year's elections.

After Breaking Campaign Rules, Keane, Mallon and Craig Banned from Campus Campaigning for One Hour

Prescribed punishments will inconvenience candidates, but will not count as part of the union's three-strike system.
By Anna Moran

Uncontested Races: A Threat to Student Engagement with TCDSU Positions?

Ellen Orchard explores potential reasons for the many uncontested races this year, and argues that this should not dissuade students from voting.
By Ellen Orchard

TCDSU Elections Day Two

Live updates from the second day of campaigning, as candidates branch out to new areas of College.
Analysis

In the Editor Race, A Campaign Aimed at Nurturing Present and Potential Staff

The uncontested candidate for Editor of The University Times on how he aims to achieve the points laid out in his manifesto.
By Brónagh Kennedy
Analysis

TCDSU Presidential Candidates Confront Policy Concerns Over Funding, Feasibility and Effectiveness

The three candidates in this year’s race for president on how they will enact their manifesto promises and what impact they will make.
By John Conway
Analysis

At Media Hustings, Candidates Questioned on Feasibility of Promises and Their Unique Strengths

Candidates in all races fielded questions on policy, with the topic of racism and Irish unity challenging presidential candidates in particular.

The Media Hustings

TCDSU Elections: Day One

Analysis

In Latest Hustings, Candidates Favour Collaboration Over Competition

In the Trinity FM and Trinity News interviews today, most candidates showed a willingness to engage across roles rather than knock heads.
By Charlotte Ryan