Due to a recent outbreak of Covid-19 at the University of Limerick (UL), the university is to begin a round of testing on campus.
This testing is being led by HSE Mid-West Community Healthcare and the National Ambulance Service in …
Julia Bochenek is a Staff Writer for Trinity News, and a Junior Sophister English Studies student.
Zooming through the pressures of navigating social life in Trinity
Socialising through Zoom presents an opportunity for those who don’t drink to thrive in society life
It’s no surprise to anyone that socialising this semester has been very different and quite difficult for many, especially first years. Students are used to going out with friends, meeting for coffee, eating on the green and going to the …
ICOS declares government rebate scheme “unfair”
ICOS have expressed their disappointment in the lack of inclusion of non-EEA students in government once-off €250 payment to students
The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) has stated that the exclusion of non-EU students from the €250 payment to students is an “unfair and missed opportunity to include non-EEA international students”.
The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, …
Two Trinity researchers awarded considerable funding grants
The funding, which was given under the SFI “Frontiers for the Future” programme, has given significant grants to two Trinity professors, Luke O’Neill and David Hoey
Two Trinity researchers have each been given considerable funding, following a €53 million funding package provided in the form of 71 grants to higher education institutions across the country.
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon …
Students put at a “major disadvantage” in SUSI grant applications this year, Senator says
Students in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this year were put at a disadvantage in their SUSI application assessment
Students were put at a disadvantage in their Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) grant application this year, for those who were in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP), a Senator has said.
Labour Spokesperson on Higher Education Senator Annie …
From the recycling bin to the gallery
Julia Bochenek speaks to artist Trevor Woods on his ethos of sustainability in his upcycled artwork
Artists have the wonderful gift of being able to creatively represent the world around them, and artist Trevor Woods does so with a unique twist — many of his works are made up of or incorporate upcycled materials. “I believe …
Studying from home, when home is far from Trinity
Many international students have opted to pursue their studies from home as a result of the pandemic
The pandemic has brought a whole new set of challenges for international students coming back to Trinity – with classes going online and the prospect of travelling during these times, many students travelled back to Ireland under unusual circumstances – …
Trinity first in Europe for producing entrepreneurs for sixth successive year
Trinity has been ranked in the top 50 universities globally for producing venture-backed entrepreneurs from its undergraduate programmes
Trinity has been ranked in the top 50 universities globally for producing venture-backed entrepreneurs from its undergraduate programmes.
The ranking was done through Pitchbook’s 2020 Universities Report, placing Trinity at number 49 worldwide, also making it the only European university …