With Grafton Street alight and December almost upon us, there’s been an undeniably Christmassy shift in atmosphere these past two weeks. Before we all officially pull on our Santa hats and Christmas pyjamas, there is still the last week of …
Sunday longread: Trinity societies throughout the years
How new societies reflect changing social contexts and student values throughout Trinity’s history
At Trinity, it is a well-known fact that the Phil, founded in 1683, is the world’s oldest student debating society. This admittedly impressive information is eagerly brandished from the moment we step into Freshers’ Fair as youthfully impressionable first years, …
This week in Trinity: Mental Health Week
From positive mental wellbeing to US presidential elections, this is certainly a week filled with variety
With Halloween come and gone and six weeks of online class behind us, I think we’re all looking forward to the chance to recharge a little over reading week. But before you officially take to your bed with some deserved …
Society Spotlight: The Environmental Society
Chairperson Katie Smirnova outlines how promoting student engagement will remain a priority
As it becomes more and more apparent that Covid-19 will be with us for the foreseeable, one of the challenges we face is simply thinking past the virus. It is tempting to allow everything else to be set aside in …
This week at Trinity: Society Week
Distract yourself from looming deadlines with manifestation, a vegan tray bake and an Open Mic night
As usual, the term is gathering momentum, and the sudden realisation that three weeks are already behind us is enough to cause minor anxiety. The panic is beginning to set in about upcoming assignment due dates, and what began as …
Democracy, diplomacy and free pizza
Grace Fannon talks to three students about their experiences of being and becoming a society chair
In many ways, societies form the bedrock of student life at Trinity. They are a sphere within the college that is managed and operated by the students themselves, making them an important representation of student interests and values on campus. …
This week in Trinity: Intellectual interest
Intellectuality abounds this week with a Budget Breakdown, a Metaphysical book club and a Climate Migration-themed festival
As we delve deeper into October — or Spooky Season — Trinity News is here again to bring you the society highlights of the upcoming week.
To start the week off on a nice, light note, Trinity Politics Society and …
This week in Trinity: Dancing, debating, and comedy
Kickstart the year with debating, dance, comedy, and much more
Now that the dust has settled after what was hopefully a successful Freshers’ Week for everyone, we can all look forward to the resumption of regular weekly society events, although this time: Zoom edition. Hopefully, we are socially warmed up …
This week in Trinity: Freshers’ Week 2020
Beach cleanups, cooking classes, debates, audition workshops and even nights out move online for this year’s unforgettable Freshers’ Week.
After weeks of planning, anticipation and practice runs of zoom events, Freshers’ Week 2020 is upon us! It will be a Freshers’ Week like no other, one that has truly tested the creativity of society committee members. Although online events …
The Interview: face to face with virtual theatre
Grace Fannon reviews The Interview, a virtual performance piece at DU Players’ Resilience Festival
DU Players’ Resilience virtual festival has been a theatre festival like no other, forcing writers, actors and directors to find new ways to produce and perform. Due to the new social norm, dictated as it is by social distancing and …