“The three of the most Googled searches for the vaccine in Ireland all involve phrases such as ‘controversy’, ‘side effect’ and ‘is it safe?’”
A Trinity professor has criticised the lasting impact that fearmongering online has had on the Irish …
Study Abroad- what it’s really like to do an exchange far, far from Trinity
Caoimhe Gordon speaks to four students who chose to spend a year studying in far flung locations
Every year, the opportunity presents itself for students to take a leap of faith, leave the cobbled paths of Front Square behind for a semester or two in order to fulfil their academic destiny of studying in a college far, …
26 years of Trinity Club
This semester marks 26 years of the popular Vincent De Paul weekly activity as the club continues to go from strength to strength
Every Wednesday, just before 6pm, a gathering occurs in one of Trinity’s most famed locations, Front Arch. This becoming locale is the meeting place of the aptly named Trinity Club which holds its weekly dalliances every week of term from …
Jillian Wilson appointed Head of Central Events at Trinity’s Commercial Revenue Unit
The move comes after increased efforts to raise extra revenue for College
Trinity College has appointed Jillian Wilson as the new Head of Central Events within the Commercial Revenue Unit, furthering attempts to cement the college as a city centre hub for conferences and events. Wilson, who studied Law in Trinity, has …
How long do you spend online every day?
Caoimhe Gordon reflects on how many hours we actually spend on our smartphones and how that is affecting lives across the world.
“As a post in the popular Reddit, Shower Thoughts put it: ‘How many miles have I scrolled on my phone?'”
Recently I attended a lecture, simply entitled “Doing business in China” which offered interesting insights into the differing business practises …
March for Education: observations from afar
Newsfeeds were filled with content from the March of Education this week. Caoimhe Gordon explains how reflecting on education at home leads to comparisons to the situation students on Erasmus find themselves in today.
This week, Dublin city came to a standstill as thousands of determined students made their intentions as clear as that Wednesday morning and marched for Free Education. They tossed aside their timetables, they decorated posters with gusto and witty captions. …
Life in the Library
Caoimhe Gordon discovers the vital information, the acceptable behaviour and the hard truths of spending time in the library, the place to be this exam season.
“Sure, isn’t it ironic!” I heard a young culchie say to his pal as they wandered into the area referred to only as the purple couches one sunny March day. “The library would be actually be a lot more helpful …
Walking the Camino – 115 kilometers, 4 days and 100 Trinity students
Caoimhe Gordon explores the history and reveals secrets of participating in the popular pilgrimage
“When I close my eyes, it feels like I’m in Spain.”
This quote from a peregrino (pilgrim) during a sun streaked break on the second day of walking illustrated the common conundrum of the Camino- it was far from the …
The mood in Germany before Cologne became an international news story
Caoimhe Gordon considers her experiences in Germany during the aftermath of the alleged liberal cover-up.
