Record 84,000 students applying for places in the upcoming academic year
Trinity reported a 38% increase in first-preference applications this year, with 10,253 prospective students opting for College as their first choice
Sarah Emerson
News
Higher education department publishes details of legislation to reform sector
The legislation has been criticised within Trinity over concerns of decreased autonomy
Jamie Cox and Lauren Boland
TU status granted to Athlone Institute of Technology and Limerick Institute of Technology
Status of Technological University has been granted as part of a government scheme to develop technological institutes across the country
Jamie Cox
Union urges Trinity against reopening of Book of Kells during exams
Cultural venues are allowed to open their doors again from May 10 under the government’s phased reopening plan
Lauren Boland
Plan to reopen colleges expected in June, Harris confirms
Today, Minister Harris has announced that a plan to see students and staff return to onsite activities in the next academic year will be released this June
Jamie Cox
Taoiseach: “I want to see our students on campus”
Martin acknowledged that plans are being developed in the arts, culture, educational sectors, however “the key factor remains stick with the strategy; a gradual, responsible, reopening”
Shannon Connolly
Features
Sunday Longread: Female underrepresentation in the workplace
Anna Sheehan discusses the advantages and setbacks of gender quotas
Anna Sheehan
Is Trinity better when it’s tobacco-free?
The Tobacco Free Trinity Campaign has found some success, but still has a long way to go
Jack Ryan
To unmute or not to unmute
Zara-Grace Hussey looks at how online teaching has affected class participation
Zara-Grace Hussey
Education for all, and fees for none?
Five years after the Cassells Report, the fight to reduce fees continues
Olivia Flaherty-Lovy
Religious diversity in Trinity
Rev Steven Brunn speaks to Trinity News about the introduction of new ‘faith representatives’
Sean Gordon Dalton
Sunday Longread: The Rise of Anti-Asian Racism in Ireland
In the midst of rising levels of anti-Asian racism, the Trinity community needs to do more to educate themselves and raise awareness of the issue
Ella Sloane
Comment
Life
Let’s get intimate with body confidence
Kerry O’Sullivan explores how sex can be a journey to loving yourself and your partner
Kerry O'Sullivan
How to write a dissertation
From forming a proposal to printing it professionally, Ciara Olden traces the highs and lows that come with writing a final year dissertation
Ciara Olden
Society Spotlight: DU History
Grace Fannon talks to the Auditor of DU History, Shane Macken, about the society’s unorthodox approach to history
Grace Fannon
A vision for a new-normal September
Ella Bleu-Kiely interviews TCDSU Ents Officer-elect Greg Arrowsmith on the role of societies in college life
Ella Bleu-Kiely
Deconstructed vintage garments turned display of Irish heritage
Elena Mc Crory talks to Designer and Director Faye Rochford about her authentic Irish brand, FéRí designs
Elena McCrory
Fill the hole in your social calendar with Dublin’s donuts
Lara Monahan explores the best donuts the city has to offer
Lara Monahan
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