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Amid Increasing Encroachments on Their Freedoms, Students’ Unions Seek to Legislate for Independence

Feeling unable to act, campaign and budget free of interference from their institutions, unions fear they will be unable to fulfil their mandate to students.
By Sinéad Baker
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100 Beds Prioritised for Postgraduate Students Under New College Deal

The GSU and Global Relations have agreed to prioritise 100 beds for postgraduates in new accommodation on Gardiner St.
By Jake O'Donnell
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At Last TCDSU Council, New Part-time Officers, Convenors and Committee Reps Elected

The elections, which took place this evening, saw Colm O'Halloran, Ronan Doherty and Paul Shanahan elected to senior positions in the union.
By Dominic McGrath and Brónagh Kennedy
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TCDSU Votes to Campaign on Border and Northern Irish Fees, as Brexit Begins

The union will campaign to ensure there aren't any changes to the status of the border in the wake of Britain's decision to leave the EU.
By Dominic McGrath
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Students Vote Against Boycott of Israel, at TCDSU Council

The lengthy debate saw a long and passionate discussion on the controversial issue.
By Dominic McGrath and John Conway
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TCDSU Votes to Fund €50,000 Internship Scheme for S2S Volunteers

The vote at council this evening means the union will fund a two-year internship pilot scheme for Student 2 Student volunteers.
By John Conway
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After Council Vote, TCDSU to Revamp Foster Place Mature Student Space

TCDSU will use an estimated €18,500 from a dedicated student fund after a vote at its council.
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TCDSU Council Approves Proposal on New Student-College Relationship

The motion, brought by TCDSU Education Officer, Dale Whelehan, has received significant support already from College.
By Dominic McGrath
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TCDSU Secures Hamilton Lecture Theatres as Study Spaces for April and May

Announced this evening at TCDSU’s council, the move will see the theatres available from 9am to 9pm.
By Sinéad Baker
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Trinity Researcher Says Income-Contingent Loan Schemes will Cost €10b Over 12 Years

The research shows that Ireland is neither small enough nor big enough to take on an income-contingent loan scheme.
By Brónagh Kennedy