Trinity has today warned students of an outbreak of mumps in the Dublin area which has seen students contracting the disease. According to an email sent by College today, there has been a “number of cases in the Dublin area …
Peter Kelly is the current Assistant Editor of Trinity News. He is a Junior Sophister Law student, and a former Deputy News Editor.
Trinity jointly awarded over €1.5 million for student support services strategy
The Engagement Strategy has received €1,574,655 from the new Innovation and Transformation Fund
Trinity has received €1,574,655 alongside University College Dublin (UCD) and Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) to fund a “student support services’ retention and engagement strategy”. The project aims to investigate the “consolidation of, best practice, centralisation of data and innovation …
Trinity criticised as hypocritical for refusal to host Euro 2020 fan zones
The move was seen as a double standard following the offering of services for Ireland’s Rugby World Cup bid
Trinity has been criticised for having “double standards”, when refusing to host two fan zones for the upcoming Euro 2020 soccer tournament.
Ireland is set to host four matches as part of the tournament in a new initiative which will …
SUs at odds with USI and activists over direct provision movement
Student activists have criticised unions for disregarding grassroots campaigners
Relations between students’ unions around the country and the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) are fraught over developments in campaigning against direct provision. The tensions follow a meeting of students’ union leaders in recent weeks to discuss a national, …
Trinity Students join Climate Change rally at Leinster House
The rally was held ahead of a court case against the Irish Government next week over climate action
Trinity students yesterday joined the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) in a rally on climate action outside Leinster House. The rally was to show support for a hearing which will see the Irish Government taken to court, which organisers …
Gardaí call for information in search for missing Trinity student
Joe O’Boyle was last seen on Tuesday afternoon on Mayor Street, Dublin 1
Gardaí have called for information relating to the disappearance of Trinity student Joe O’Boyle. O’Boyle has been missing since Tuesday afternoon, and was last seen on Mayor Street, Dublin 1. He was seen wearing a red ski coat and a …
Trinity Students circulate open letter to Provost condemning TEP
The letter, signed by over 100 students, called the project “catastrophic”
A number of Trinity students have this week circulated an open letter, calling for signatures from students condemning the “catastrophic” implementation of the Trinity Education Project (TEP). The letter has been signed by over 100 students and will be sent …
Popular Dublin pub The Long Stone to close after 264 years
The venue, located on Townsend street, will be demolished in the new year
The Long Stone pub, which was established in 1754, is to close its doors after 264 years in operation. The venue, which was popular among Trinity students, is to be demolished in the coming year. It is understood that the …
Professor Vinny Wade wins top prize at Trinity Innovation Awards
Professor Vinny Wade was presented with the prize at a ceremony held in Regent’s House
Trinity Professor Vinny Wade has won the top prize at Trinity’s Innovation Awards this evening, winning the overall Provost Innovation award for this “outstanding contribution to innovation throughout his career”. The awards were presented at a ceremony in Regent’s House, …
Trinity inaugurates Dr Sean Barrett as new Pro Chancellor
The inauguration took place at a ceremony in the Provost’s House today
Economist and former Senator, Dr Sean Barrett, has been inaugurated as the new Pro-Chancellor of Trinity at a ceremony held in the Provost’s House last week. Barrett previously worked as a senior lecturer at Trinity’s Economics Department. He is also …