Science lectures may continue online after Reading Week due to admin issues
Students in a second year Biology lecture were told last week that “it’s just not feasible to start making a second timetable for all of the sciences”
Jack Kennedy
News
Far-right professor Dolores Cahill no longer employed by UCD
A UK arrest warrant was recently issued for Cahill after her participation in a rally at Trafalgar Square last September
Kate Henshaw
Campaign groups plan protest against College’s handling of reopening
The organisers describe the demonstration as “against Trinity management’s incompetence and miscommunication”
Jack Kennedy and Shannon Connolly
GSU deny telling Board to resign
In a statement to Trinity News this evening, the GSU said that the president did not order the resignation of the Board
Shannon Connolly
College to scrap social distancing and vaccination centre to be set up on campus on November 1
Provost Linda Doyle and Director of Student Health, Dr David McGrath have announced College’s plans for after reading week
Bella Salerno
TCDSU reaffirms commitment to stand for “all students” amid GSU constitutional crisis
Chair of the GSU Board Dr John Walsh has described the situation as “farcical” after GSU President Gisele Scanlon ordered the board to resign last night
Kate Henshaw and Jack Kennedy
Features
Is TikTok fashion costing the environment?
Fast fashion trends on social media have led to a rise in overconsumption from retailers such as SHEIN
Ria Walls
Making a four day week work for Ireland
The chairperson of Four Day Week Ireland speaks to Trinity News about a new perspective on productivity and flexibility in the workplace.
Ellen Kenny
How accommodation is allocated in Trinity
Trinity’s Accommodation Allocation Plan leaves many students without housing
Lara Mellett
Mature students: balancing academic ambitions with adult responsibilities
A second-year mature student and parent spoke to Trinity News to share their experiences of parenting and student life, as well as the effectiveness of support services available to them from the College.
Claudia Prettejohn
Open book exams: contingency plan or permanent component?
An investigation into the benefits and drawbacks of open book examinations
Lara Mellett
The international fight to defend academic freedom
June’s Scholars at Risk conference highlighted the threat of authoritarian rule, neoliberal policy, and other less obvious issues
David Wolfe
Comment
Life
Putting inclusivity on our radars
Ella-Bleu Kiely talks to the Trinity Ability co_op about its Towards Inclusive Clubs and Societies Project
Ella-Bleu Kiely
Spotlight Society: TCD Engineering Society (Eng Soc)
Ruth McGann talks to Eng Soc’s Fergus O’Brien to see what the society has in store for this year
Ruth McGann
Celebrating and promoting Literacy in the age of distance learning
Emma Lueders discusses what to expect from the 55th UNESCO International Literacy Day
Emma Lueders
Hertta Kiiski wants young people to stay hopeful about climate change
Oona Kauppi interviews Finnish artist Hertta Kiiski on her work Milky Way for PhotoIreland Festival 2021
Oona Kauppi
A graduation like no other
Mary O’Harte talks to the class of 2020 on finally celebrating their long-awaited graduation
Mary O'Harte
Online society events: will they stay or will they go?
Ruth McGann investigates how online events affected societies last year
Ruth McGann
SciTech
Sport
Out of Left Field: DU Sailing Club
Trinity’s sailors are keen to get back out on the water
Lauren Boland
European Super League: a wake up call for fans
Supporters should demand far more from clubs than cheap apologies
Cameron Hill
Online exam season presents new challenges for staying healthy and active
Tech neck, sore eyes and disrupted sleep are but a few of the problems posed by solely digital learning. Here are a few remedies
Grace Gageby
The Wim Hof method challenge is taken on by Trinity’s own Mark McGauran
With a focus on breathing, cold exposure, and concentration, the challenge is supposed to deepen the connection between body and mind
Shannon McGreevy
Bossaball: a captivating sport combining volleyball, football, gymnastics, and music
Internationally recognized, Bossaball attracts viewers all over the world
Shannon McGreevy
The crossover of influencers to other entertainment varieties, in particular combat sports
The upcoming fight between Jake Paul and Ben Askren is a perfect example of influencers trying to make it in the world of professional sports
Shannon McGreevy
Gaeilge
Tionchar na pandéime ar mhic léinn na céad bliana
Labhraíonn Hazel Ní Bhroin le mac léinn sa chéad bhliain faoi éifeachtaí na paindéime ar eispéireas an mhic léinn
Hazel Ní Bhroin
Éigeantas an Ghaeilge inár gcóras oideachais
Pléann Gráinne Nic Cathmhaoil na tuairimí agus na staitisticí a bhaineann leis an díospóireacht
Gráinne Nic Cathmhaoil
Teangacha agus an chian-fhoghlaim
Labhraíonn Gráinne Nic Cathmhaoil le mic léinn a dhéanann a staidéar ar theangacha, chun fiosrú amach tionchar na paindéime ar fhoghlaim na dteangacha.
Gráinne Nic Cathmhaoil
Éifeacht na paindéime ar sheandaoine
Faigheann Hazel Ní Bhroin léargas pearsanta agus acadúil ar thioncar Covid-19 ar sheandaoine.
Hazel Ní Bhroin
Mar bhunaitheoir don chomhlacht Sew it Seams ag aois 19
Agallamh le Mairidh NicCormaic, mac léinn a bhunaigh a comhlacht féin ag tús an chéad dianghlasáil
Hazel Ní Bhroin
Na Gaeltachtaí agus Covid-19
Iomarcaíochtaí, caillteanais ioncaim agus dícheangal — staid na nGaeltachtaí faoi láthair.
Gráinne Nic Cathmhaoil