Comment & Analysis
Analysis
The Benefits of Uncontested Campaigns
From inspiring students to do a master's to giving them new confidence, running in the TCDSU elections can give unexpected benefits beyond winning.
Despite Repeated Promises of “Inclusion”, TCDSU Remains an Elusive Entity
With 'inclusion' once again taking centre-stage in elections, Simon Foy argues that it's a campaign buzzword that should be treated with scepticism.
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Bacainní agus Beartais Teanga sna Toghcháin TCDSU
Bhí an Ghaeilge chun tosaigh ag Toghchánaíocht Chomionannais agus Eagsúlachta, agus iarrthóirí ag áiteamh ar son aistriúcháin agus i gcoinne eagla don teanga.
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Through Apps, Screens and Committees, Harty Vows to Bring Technology to TCDSU
In an interview with The University Times, Úna Harty discusses her manifesto points and outlines how they will be achieved should she be elected
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Supporting Disabilities and Engaging with Off-Campus Students Take Precedence at Equality Hustings
All candidates were pressed about increasing the use of the Irish language in their roles, and improving the union’s outreach to ethnic minorities in College.
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In the Editor Race, A Campaign Aimed at Nurturing Present and Potential Staff
The uncontested candidate for Editor of The University Times on how he aims to achieve the points laid out in his manifesto.
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TCDSU Presidential Candidates Confront Policy Concerns Over Funding, Feasibility and Effectiveness
The three candidates in this year’s race for president on how they will enact their manifesto promises and what impact they will make.
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At Media Hustings, Candidates Questioned on Feasibility of Promises and Their Unique Strengths
Candidates in all races fielded questions on policy, with the topic of racism and Irish unity challenging presidential candidates in particular.
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In Latest Hustings, Candidates Favour Collaboration Over Competition
In the Trinity FM and Trinity News interviews today, most candidates showed a willingness to engage across roles rather than knock heads.
Motivation in Attracting Non-EU Students to Ireland is Often Cynical
Kevin Donoghue argues that although non-EU students are a valuable asset, the intentions of those attracting them here are often solely financial.