A baby drinking formula. An apple orchard. A skyscraper. A giraffe in the Savannah. Out of these four options, which one is nature and which is culture? This begets us to question the idea of nature and how we have …
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In pursuit of treatment and identity
Sam Cox investigates how the so-called “asylum” impacts a student’s identity
Midway through our interview, Anna paused to answer a phone call. After talking so clearly about her experiences in mental health hospitals in Ireland, her change in tone was a jarring reminder of her status as both student and young …
The border and Brexit, a worry for Northern Irish students in Trinity
As the deadline for Brexit fast approaches, Trinity News looks at how students that regularly cross the Irish border are feeling about the challenges the future may hold for them
Following the 2017 British snap election, Theresa May, leader of the Conservative Party, needed the support of ten MPs to obtain a majority in the House of Commons. The Tories entered into a confidence-and-supply agreement with Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist …
TCD Debut Festival: Directors on the brink of success
Hiram Harrington explains the process of staging a show
Every year, Trinity somewhat unknowingly is home to Ireland’s only festival of its kind – the TCD Drama Debut Festival. Five students are chosen through a process of study, performance practice, and conceptual envisioning to lead five shows of their …
Ireland’s indirect prison system explained
Students are fighting against Direct Provision in Trinity
In the last few years the terms “refugee”, “asylum seekers”, and “immigrants” have been widely used in mass media to refer to people who don’t belong to their country of residence. However, there are crucial differences in these labels that …
The Hellfire Club: A ghoulish tale in Dublin history
The Hellfire Club on Montpelier Hill is so much more than a stop on Dublin city’s ghost tour
Atop the peak of Montpelier Hill, nestled well amongst the Dublin mountains sits a ruined stone building which, for generations has served as a place of ghostly tales and frightening night time retreats. Montpelier Hill, known more commonly as “The …
“We never suggested that ethnicity on its own would be salvation”
In the aftermath of the Irish presidential election, Pavee Point’s Co-Director Martin Collins speaks to Trinity News
Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny described March 1, 2017, when the State gave formal recognition to the distinct ethnic identity of Travellers, as “a historic day for our Travellers and a proud day for Ireland”. Kenny continued: “I hope that today …
Trinity’s location: a historical triumph and a modern disadvantage
Historically Trinity has always been at the centre of Dublin society, but in modern times an ideal city location can become a hindrance
Sitting proudly amongst the historical Georgian architecture of South Dublin and just a short walk from many of our states’ political institutions, shopping districts, and some of the city’s finest restaurants and bars, Trinity seems to be blessed with an …
Birds of feather don’t have to flock together
Temi Adeniran examines the attraction of cultures in Trinity
In its over 400 years of existence, Trinity has amassed over 120 societies and clubs for its students’ extracurricular interests. These range from large debating societies to the many cultural societies that Trinity has gained over the years as the …
A medical student’s journey into the world of UN humanitarian work
Niveta Ramakrishnan describes the United Nations’ training for humanitarian work abroad
“Hey fam!” followed by a chuckle. That is the last greeting you would expect from a training paediatric cardiac surgeon, tackling the Irish refugee crisis in her spare time. Yet so it was, meeting the bubbly 21 year old Niveta …