Living in a city can often feel draining. Dublin is known for its greyness, and as office space increases, nightlife wanes, and urban artwork is removed, it becomes increasingly difficult to find any colour in the city. Thankfully, this has …
Patrick Coyle is a News Analysis Editor for Trinity News, and a Junior Sophister student of English Literature and Spanish.
Social Sports teams emphasise enjoyment and inclusion
A more relaxed approach to sport in Trinity
Trinity students will know that the college has never been shy about emphasising a certain level of prestige in all of its faculties. From the notorious scholarship examinations, to the grand, historicising tours, the university knows how to sell itself …
DCU allows students to remain in college accommodation
In a statement DCU said they would “look after students living on campus for the duration of this crisis”.
DCU has said that it will not ask students living in on campus accommodation to leave their residences. In a statement released today the college acknowledged that “for some students it is their home”, and that many would be unable …
Increased interest in vocational courses in latest CAO applicant statistics
Data shows a decline in applicants for Arts and Humanities courses
A total of 73,923 applications were received by the CAO by the closing date of February 1 this year, showing a very slight decrease of 61 from last year.
The number of Leaving Certificate students has increased, but the total …
Cormac Watson elected University Times Editor on the second count
The current Deputy Editor received 52.4% of the vote on the second count
Cormac Watson has been narrowly elected editor of the University Times, receiving 52.4% of the vote on the second count after neither Watson nor his opponent Susie Crawford reached the quota on the first count.
On the first count, Crawford …
Gingko Biloba trees to replace Oregon Maples in Library Square
One of the Oregon Maples fell unexpectedly 2018 and the second tree was removed shortly after for fear that it too would fall
Trinity has decided on a species of tree to replant in Library Square following the removal of the two Oregon Maples which used to occupy the square.
In an email sent to all staff and students, Chair of the Grounds …
SU elections: Cormac Watson focuses on values and experience
Cormac Watson is the current Deputy Editor of the University Times
Cormac Watson is a third year History and Political science student, and the current Deputy Editor of the University Times having previously served as Sports Editor. His campaign for University Times focuses on the three pillars of accountability, sustainability, and …
Capitation fee increase reversed at UCC
The college will refund students the €80 increase charged this year
University College Cork Students Union today announced that the college has cancelled the increase of €200 to the Student Capitation Fee and will refund the €80 increase charged this year. This follows a campaign by students to have the increase …
Irish universities keep artwork from public display
Trinity refused to disclose the artwork they keep from public display
Multiple Irish Universities have admitted to keeping “highly valued” works of art out of public view. A freedom of information request led to some of the country’s top third level institutions listing the paintings and sculptures that are not available …
Trinity warns of spike in number of mumps cases in College
The health service expects further infections in the coming weeks due to the long incubation period of the virus
The College Health Service has warned that there has been an increase in the number of cases of Mumps in Trinity. In an email sent to all staff and students, the health service director, Dr David McGrath said that there …