Trinity College Dublin Students' Union (or TCDSU) is a students' union and the recognised representative body of the 17,000 students of Trinity College Dublin. Its role is to provide a representative channel between all students (undergraduates and postgraduates) and the authorities of the College as well as to provide services to these students. TCDSU is a constituent organisation of the Union of Students in Ireland.
The day-to-day business and affairs of the Union are run out of House 6 and managed by the Sabbatical Officers and the Administrative Officer, together with members of the executive. The Sabbatical Officerships are: The President, Education Officer, Welfare Officer, Communications Officer and Entertainments Officer (aka Ents Officer) and are elected on an annual basis; all capitated students are entitled to vote. The President, Welfare Officer and Education Officer are elected members of the College Board. The Education Officer and 3 Faculty Convenors are elected members of the University Council.
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