News

GSU to Create Sabbatical Officer Position to Represent PhD Students
The Graduate Students’ Union currently has two full-time sabbatical officers.

GSU Rejects Divestment from TCDSU, Voting Process Under Question
The members had to vote twice on the motion after the first result was deemed unclear.

No Verification Process for Voters at GSU EGM
Anyone with access to the voting link was able to cast a vote in this evening’s EGM.

TCDSU to Support Full Refund of Student Contribution Fee
The union is now mandated to lobby College for a refund on the student contribution fee

TCDSU Council Loses Quorum Amid Concerns that Members Had Left Computers
The number of people present to meet quorum at council is 120 members.

TCDSU to Hold Referendum on Accepting Advertising Money from Gambling Companies
The referendum will also mandate the union’s president, welfare and equality officer and ents officer to lobby for the banning of gambling advertising and sponsorship in Ireland.

Government May Pay for Returning Erasmus Students’ Hotel Quarantine
RTÉ News reported this evening that Minister for Health Simon Harris will announce plans tomorrow on the issue.

JCR President-Elect Eva Craig is Ready for Another Year of Uncertainty
Craig, who ran unopposed, told The University Times that student politics piqued her interest several years ago.

Simon Harris Congratulates Doyle on Election as Provost
Prof Linda Doyle was elected Trinity’s first-ever female provost this afternoon.

Provost-Elect Linda Doyle: ‘Today is a Historic Moment for our University’
Prof Linda Doyle won the second round of voting convincingly with 517 votes out of a possible 791.