Comforting the fear: Polar Express mystery tour proves to be a cosy night in Cork
“Having arrived frantically to Heuston, I was greeted by a massive queue of onesie clad young people.” I have managed to survive 20 years of Irish existence without ever being subjected to a mystery tour. I said no to the Potter Express; ney to Masquerail. The idea has always terrified me; trapped for hours […]
New student volunteer resource launched in third level institutions
This week saw the national launch of studentvolunteer.ie, an online resource designed to offer students easy access to volunteering opportunities. The new service will give over 100,000 third level students access to around 8,000 registered Civil Society Organisations, including Barnardos and Special Olympics Ireland. The resource was developed by the Campus Engage Network who are based […]
Trinity Halls’ ‘Avenue Q’: A Dazzling Mix of Puppetry, Profanity and Positivity
“Without a doubt, ‘Avenue Q’ is a show that you should endeavour not to miss. The quality of the production and the dazzling performances from the actors make this show a truly great achievement for Trinity Halls.” Last night granted me opportunity to see the Halls musical extravaganza of 2016, Avenue Q, directed […]
Trinity academic warns against complacency as cases of tuberculosis rise
Trinity professor, Professor Joseph Keane, has warned against complacency towards tuberculosis (TB) as the number of multidrug resistant TB (MDR-TB) cases rise. The greater number of MDR-TB cases reflects the European trend which is attributed to the movement of people from countries of higher TB prevalence. His warning comes as the Center for Disease Control […]
Trinity scientists develop new option for targeted cancer therapy
Trinity scientists have discovered a new therapy that will target cancer cells with improved specificity than current options. The researchers have demonstrated that a class of naturally occurring enzymes, named glycosidases, are heavily overexpressed in tumour tissue and can be used to trigger the release of therapeutic payloads in the local tumour sites only. […]
Christmas Belles
Following the festivities of Monday’s annual lighting of the Christmas tree, Trinity Belles continued the spreading of college Christmas spirit with their sold-out performance of Sleigh Belles Sing in the Grand Social on Tuesday night. As Trinity’s only all-female acappella group, the Belles promised an intermingling of old classics, seasonal favourites, and new hits; a […]
NUI Galway President commits to fossil fuel divestment
The president of the National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), Dr. James Browne, has committed to fossil fuel divestment in the university. This follows a meeting last Wednesday of the NUIG Students’ Union President, Jimmy McGovern, the Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) Society in NUIG and Dr. Browne regarding the divestment of […]
Top picks of Christmas-themed society events
Christmas is a time of giving, partying and cheer- and if you’re a student, it’s the perfect opportunity to revel in the festivities like a child again. We want to give you the lowdown on the most exciting Christmas events happening in the lead up to the festive season. Trinity Politics Society- World War […]
Would you eat a synthetically-made burger?
“Cows are inefficient food producers. In fact, they’re obsolete.” Yesterday saw Trinity Global Development Soc and DU General Science Society come together to host Professor Mark Post, Chair of the Department of Physiology at Maastricht University and pioneer of the artificially cultured meat industry. Speaking about global agriculture, meat consumption, and climate […]
Trinity study finds new predictor of mortality in older people
The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), based in Trinity, has found a new predictor of mortality in older people. The study discovered that the speed of heart rate change after standing up predicts the likelihood of an older person dying within the following four years. This new information comes after a detailed cardiovascular […]
