Elections 2022

For TCDSU Elections, Facebook is Out and Instagram is In

Gone are the days of inviting your hundreds of friends to like your campaign page, writes Emma Taggart.
By Emma Taggart

Sabbatical Candidates Would do Well to Target the First-Year Vote

Ahead of Halls hustings, Phoebe Pascoe asks why first years are something of a neglected cohort, despite being relatively easy to sway.
By Phoebe Pascoe
Analysis

For All Three Ents Candidates, Safety on Nights Out Must be a Given

This year’s Ents race see discussions around post-pandemic social activity, but it will likely be dominated by the topical issue of safety on nights out.
By Maebh Gallagher and Ailbhe Noonan

Ents Candidate Ross Donnelly Receives Minor Strike

Donnelly posted on social media during the mandatory lunch break, which extends to online.
By Seán Cahill

Ents Candidate Nadia A Given Major Strike

The candidate was campaigning in Goldsmith Hall on Monday evening, when campaigning in-person was only allowed in Trinity Hall.
By Ailbhe Noonan and Emer Moreau
Analysis

Sole Education Candidate is Ready to Fight for Students’ Place at the Table

Astrophysics student Zöe Cummins pledges to use her institutional knowledge to serve students, as well as pestering AR to do better.
By Jody Druce

Presidential Candidate Fullam Receives Minor Strike

A social media user who was not a member of Fullam's campaign team shared a campaign post outside the allotted hours
By Maitiú Charleton
Analysis

Running Unopposed for Comms, Smirnova Aims to Make the Job More Student-Centred

The PPES student believes that students won't engage with the union if they're indifferent to its weekly email or social media.
By Seán Cahill
Analysis

Maguire Envisions Professionalism and Approachability for The University Times

The paper’s deputy editor is running on a platform of accessibility, but insists she’s aware of students’ criticisms of its work.
By Maitiú Charleton and Sarah McCarthy