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Irish Authors Some of the Most Studied at American Universities
Irish writers Jonathan Swift and James Joyce feature in the top 10 most studied authors on university reading lists in the United States, at fourth and sixth respectively.
Hundreds of Academics co-sign a letter calling on all Irish universities to suspend ties with Israeli Institutions amid the ongoing conflict
The letter demands that all Irish universities immediately suspend ties with Israeli institutions until the occupation of Palestinian territories is ended.
TCDSU Block Front Gate Entrance in Protest of Trinity’s Ties to Israeli Universities
The Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) and the Trinity branch of Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) have blocked access to the front gate entrance and hung Palestinian flags from House 6 in opposition to Trinity’s links to Israeli universities.
Societies Advised Against Participating in Palestine Protest
In an email sent to societies this morning, the CSC warned against the use of society rooms to display Palestinian flags.
TCDSU Votes to Create Full-Time Irish Language Sabbatical Officer
The motion, which was passed at the third council of the year, marks the implementation of a long-term Irish language policy
Welfare Officer Looks to Tackle Period Poverty on Campus
In a proposal to the Student Life Committee, TCDSU Welfare Officer Aoife Bennett requests that College helps streamline and support the provision of free period products on Campus after a once-off TCDSU-run initiative last academic year proved popular.
1,000 People Protest Israel’s Assault on Gaza
The demonstration called for an immediate ceasefire and the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador from Ireland.
USI and TCDSU Call to Cut Ties with University Rankings
In a motion passed at USI Council this evening and in a letter from the TCDSU to the Provost, student representatives are calling for College governing bodies to “re-evaluate their participation in university rankings” with the ultimate goal to withdraw from those they see as unfit.
Trinity Names Sports Scholars for 2023/24 Academic Year
This year’s Sports Scholars feature athletes from a variety of sports, including basketball, rugby, GAA, rowing, hockey, fencing, sailing and cricket.
College Announces Rent Freeze for 2024/25 Academic Year
Amid concerns over financial pressures and fostering diversity, the College has committed to keeping accommodation rates unchanged.