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TCDSU President Jenny Maguire Leads Trans and Intersex Dublin Pride Block
Thousands March at Dublin’s Pride Parade in Celebration and Solidarity
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.
“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.
College Condemns Encampment
While College emphasised that “protests must be conducted within the rules of the university”, TCDSU President stresses peaceful nature of protest.
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.
Students and Staff Respond to Students’ Union Receipt of €214k Fine
In response to TCDSU’s receipt of a €214k fine for disruption, President László Molnárfi said “we will not be defeated”.
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.