Trinity students' union is to begin a campaign of sending postcards to the college's provost to highlight what it sees as shortcomings surrounding the new multi-million pound sports complex.

Among the union's complaints are that the Trinity authorities have not done enough to inform students about the new development.

"It's been left to us to publicise it in college and in outside newspapers," said SU president Dave Tighe. He also cites a lack of accountability about where the £2.5 million raised in a student levy has been spent. Finally, the SU feels that the students' contributions to fundraising for the complex by raising the levy have not been appreciated.

In reply, the college has produced a newsletter about the complex which, it says, was emailed to all students in Trinity from the sports department. This states that the student commitment is "widely appreciated" and "was critical in the college's success in securing funds". Whilst not addressing where all the money raised by students has gone, it says that the first year's levy went to pay for an all-weather pitch.

A college spokeswoman also said that the director of sport, Terry McAuley, was always available to answer questions.