The use of mobile phones in secondary schools across Ireland varies from door to door, from teacher to teacher. With many schools already having a strict no phone policy in place, the post-primary ban on phone use during school isn’t …
Emily Sheehan is a third year Law and History student, who has previously acted as Trinity News’ Assistant News Editor and a contributing writer.
“Bliain líon lán le fasaigh”: A mbeidh ar súil ag d’Oifigeach Gaeilge.
Déanann Emily Sheehan agallamh le Oifigeach Gaeilge Aontas na Mac Léinn, Pádraig Mac Brádaigh
Tá aois nua don Ghaeilge i réim i gColáiste na Tríonóide – agus leasuithe móra i leith na teanga curtha i bhfeidhm i mbunreacht Choláiste na Tríonóide.
Mar sin féin, ní dhéanfaidh na polasaithe ná na postanna nua seo a …
Explainer: Trinity College’s Senate Seat
Following the resignation of Senator David Norris, Trinity College’s Senate seat has seen increased attention – raising the question as to why it exists in the first place
Trinity College’s history often seems to bleed from the cobbles of Front Square; blending with the university’s modern day influence to form a distinct reputation.
However, in addition to its educational influence, the university also holds its own personalised political …
College moved US army event off-campus to avoid protests, fearing reputational damage
Over €2,000 was spent hosting DEVCOM, a wing of the US military for developing weapons and military technology
Trinity Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Group yesterday revealed that College spent €2,000 to host US military officials in February, at an event which was secretly relocated off-campus to avoid protests.
Emails released under Freedom of Information (FOI) show that …
Government to introduce ban on minimum 51-week student accommodation leases
The decision aims to ensure minimum student lease agreements are confined to the academic year rather than the extended period.
The government has announced it will ban student accommodation providers from enforcing minimum 51-week leases.
The legislative change was introduced by Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris to ensure student lease agreements can be confined to the academic …
TCDSU President denies accusations of a “toxic workplace environment” within union
The statement, issued by Molnárfi at the final TCDSU council, follows allegations from Education Officer Catherine Arnold in their resignation statement
President László Molnárfi denied accusations of a “toxic workplace environment” in the union at the final Trinity College Dublin Students Union (TCDSU) council.
The allegations were made by Education Officer Catherine Arnold in their resignation statement.
Speaking “on behalf of …
Censure motion against TCDSU president interrupted after mass walkout
EC Chair Conor Casey dismissed council by saying: “This is obviously quite undemocratic”
A motion of censure against Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) President László Molnárfi was interrupted by a mass walkout of his supporters preventing a vote from taking place.
The motion of censure was brought to council by STEM Convenor …
Trinity found to hold links to UN-blacklisted Israeli companies
Following an FOI request from TCDSU President László Molnárfi, a list of Israeli institutions with investments in Trinity has been published
Following the publication of an FOI request, it has been revealed that Trinity’s University Endowment fund includes stocks from UN- blacklisted Israeli firms.
The request, submitted by Trinity College Dublin Students Union (TCDSU) president László Molnárfi, sought to clarify the …
Trinity Research Team unearths a cause of “brain fog” linked to long COVID
Working alongside FutureNeuro, the research provides a “starting point” for further treatment and therapies for the disease.
A group of scientists from Trinity have published novel research further explaining neurological reasons behind COVID-related “brain fog”.
The team of researchers, jointly-led by Professor Matthew Campbell of the Trinity department of genetics, and Professor Colin Doherty, head of the …
Hamza Bana elected Welfare and Equality officer with 61% of vote
Bana beat out Hannah McAuley for the position after Nathan Harrington was struck from the ballot this morning
Current Ethnic Minorities Officer Hamza Bana has been elected Welfare and Equality officer for the Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) with 1,336 first-preference votes, 61% of the total.
With 2,190 votes cast, opponent Hannah McAuley received 746 votes (34%), …