With the closure of Hangar last year followed swiftly by District 8’s Tivoli Theatre venue, there is an ongoing conversation about the inevitable death of Dublin’s nightlife and music scene. The city’s techno and house scene have taken a particular …
Summer internships: a struggle of inaccessibility or just survival of the fittest?
Is the increasing scarcity of summer internships impeding accessibility for young graduates?
As the days gradually lengthen and end-of-year deadlines loom in the near distance, many students take respite in the knowledge that the summer holidays are also on the horizon. Irish universities supply more weeks of holidays during the summer months …
Get your festival fix early this year: DU Film Festival
The festival promises three days of screenings, workshops and events this weekend
This weekend will see the third year of DU Film Society’s annual Film Festival. The three-day event, running from Friday until Sunday, aims to promote innovative and exciting projects among students and film enthusiasts in Ireland and provide a space …
More than a smoking gun: College burnout
How to recognise if you’re burning out, and how to prevent it
It is not uncommon for students to begin to feel exhausted, depleted, alienated, and on the brink of failure. But at what point does seemingly everyday stress turn into burnout? Unfortunately, in spite of the prevalence of burnout in people …
Tenacity, accessibility, and individuality: women in leadership with Law Soc
In the lead up to International Women’s Day, Mary Robinson chaired a panel discussion on what it means to be a leading woman in modern Ireland
In advance of International Women’s Day, Law Soc hosted a panel discussion last night on Women in Leadership in association with William Fry. The event aimed to examine what it is like to be a leading woman in 21st century …
The fight against creative atrophy: Trinity Arts Festival
TAF 2019 promises to provide a week of diversity, beauty, and art this February
The “art is dead” discussion has been ongoing for decades now. The lack of funding and fostering of young artists is a contested issue. In a world of fast-paced media forms and job insecurity, it has never been more important …
Photoshop, first aid and a cup of coffee: Upskill week
TCDSU organised Upskill week as an opportunity for students to gain skills and increase their chances of employment
This week was Upskill Week in Trinity. Organised by Trinity College Students Union, there have been an array of workshops, classes and training sessions hosted by various societies and individuals across campus. From barista and service training to First Aid …
Exploring the phenomenon of “ghosting”
Is modern love dead or merely a ghostly apparition?
With the rise of alternative means of dating and meeting new people in modern society, new means of rejection have also arisen. A mere decade ago, it could be said that in order to be rejected – romantically or otherwise …
More than a passing trend: Accessibility in the fashion industry
Sinéad Burke speaks to TCDSU and Fashion Soc
Trinity Fashion Society and TCDSU joined forces last night to host a discussion with Sinéad Burke about inclusivity in the fashion industry. Sinéad Burke is a Trinity alum, activist-for-inclusion, academic, British Vogue contributing writer, and has appeared on the cover …
A chancer’s guide on how to get a Coppers gold card
Some proven tips and tricks on how to get your hands on the holy grail of the Dublin nightlife scene!
1996 was a significant year, both at home and abroad, for a whole myriad of reasons. It was the year the cult classic film Trainspotting was released in Irish cinemas. It was the last time Wexford won an All-Ireland Senior …