Jacinda Ardern last week told members of the College Historical Society (the Hist) that the “unrelenting” pressure of public life in the era of social media is the new reality for those in office.
The former prime minister of New …
David Wolfe is a Junior Sophister student of History and Political Science. He is the current Social Media and Managing Editor of Trinity News, having previously served as News Editor, Assistant News Editor and copyeditor.
Christmas tree lighting postponed as provost reiterates pride in College community
In an email to students and staff, Doyle condemned last night’s “horrific attacks and the unacceptable scenes”
Provost Linda Doyle has announced that College’s Christmas tree lighting, scheduled to take place on Monday, has been postponed to a later date amid the uncertainty following last night’s riots.
In an email sent to students and staff, Doyle said …
College fully reopens as Dublin awakes from night of chaos
College has confirmed that graduation ceremonies due to take place today will go ahead but that students will not be penalised for absences
College has fully reopened following a lockdown of campus overnight due to scenes of rioting in Dublin city centre.
College has confirmed that graduation ceremonies due to take place today will go ahead, but reassured graduates who are unable to …
“Now I’m here, I know I’m safe”: College community bands together following violent unrest
Students have taken refuge on campus overnight as public transport has been suspended
Students who have taken refuge on campus tonight have described feelings of relief, as well as their initial shock, after violent unrest on the streets of Dublin city prevented them from heading home.
The escalation of violence in reaction to …
College on lockdown amidst rioting in city centre
A number of buildings on campus are to remain open for students to keep safe
College has shut all entrances to campus on the instruction of Gardaí amid scenes of chaos in Dublin city centre.
In a statement, it advised students that Kinsella Hall, the GMB, and the 1937 Reading Room remain open for students …
Analysis: Trinity receives over €2.5 million for research collaboration with Israel
Trinity continues to have ties to at least 12 Israeli organisations through research collaboration and business relationships
Earlier this month over 600 academics across the country called on Irish universities to sever all partnerships and affiliations with Israeli institutions until the occupation of Palestinian territory is ended, the Palestinian rights to equality and self-determination are vindicated, and …
Varadkar and Molnárfi face off in GMB over government policy
Varadkar received a generally warm response from the audience until he approached the topic of Israel and Gaza
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) President László Molnárfi traded verbal blows over government policy and track record at an event organised by the College Historical Society (the Hist) last week.
Molnárfi was one of a …
Academics across research disciplines embrace AI’s potential to accelerate research
While some have already begun to embrace the power of AI tools to speed up research, others seek to pioneer its use in their own fields
“Too many things are still uncertain to know how it will change things in teaching and research.”
Dr Noah Buckley’s comment summarises the general attitude among academics towards the rapidly advancing impact of artificial intelligence (AI). Uncertainty about how powerful …
Linda Doyle exclusive: Critical that College starts preparing for “profound effect” of AI
Provost forecasts vast changes for the university sector “in ways that we don’t fully know yet”
Provost Linda Doyle has said that it is crucial that College “starts exploring” what the advancement and proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools could mean for the university sector.
In an exclusive interview with Trinity News, Doyle expressed the belief …
All Luas services halted as Gardaí investigate “security alert” on board tram
Passengers and drivers aboard trams were instructed to disembark at around 6pm
An Garda Síochána has said that officers are working with Luas operators regarding a security alert on a Luas tram, as all services have been halted.
According to a Garda statement, a phone call was made regarding “suspicious activity” this …