Adam McKay’s recent feature film Don’t Look Up has just received four Academy Award nominations including Best Picture, and is currently Netflix’s second most-successful release to date. The film, for the three people reading who haven’t seen it yet, satirises …
Sunday Longread: How lecturers have adapted to online learning from the other side of the screen
Lecturers discuss the benefits, challenges and methods behind teaching online
As evidenced by the deserted Arts Block and the quiet of the Hamilton, lecture halls remain empty this semester with online teaching having usurped face-to-face classes. While some students lament at the difficulty of studying at home or rejoice at …
The aesthetics of the Arts Block are in opposition to its eclectic students
Though an eyesore, the Arts Block serves as a contrasting backdrop for the typical arts student aesthetic
The dreary grey facade of the Arts Building, usually set against a rainy Dublin sky, lies in stark contrast to the aesthetics of the Arts, Humanities and Social Science students that traverse its concourse. Constructed in 1978, the building has …
Seanad elections: David Norris on why you’ve “always got to earn the vote”
Ireland’s longest-serving senator discusses Seanad reform, the future of LGBT+ rights in Ireland, and why he’s inspired by student activism
The infamously gregarious David Norris was first elected to the Seanad in 1987, making him the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in Ireland. Having graduated with a degree in English Literature from Trinity 20 years …
This week in Trinity: Dog therapy, Paint ‘n’ Sip and slacklining
The SU is hosting dozens of free activities as part of Mental Health Week
Welcome, welcome. It’s week five now and the weather has really taken a turn. Lorenzo may not have gotten you a day off college, but he certainly made for treacherous journeys and depressing vistas. Honestly, this rainy weather has me …
Trinity Hall bed numbers to be temporarily reduced
Demolition of Cunningham House to lower the number of beds available
The number of beds in Trinity Hall (Halls) is expected see a significant reduction with the expected demolishment of Cunningham House to make way for a new accommodation complex.
Following demolition and prior to the completion of the new expansion, …
82% of DCU students vote to affiliate with BDS movement
1,400 students voted in favour of boycotting Israeli goods
82% of students in Dublin City University (DCU) have voted in favour of DCU Students’ Union (DCUSU) affiliating with the Boycott, Divest and Sanction (BDS) movement.
The “yes” side in support of BDS, received 1,400 votes in comparison to 300 …
DCU students appeal rerun of BDS referendum
The initial referendum results were withheld following a technical fault
The Dublin City University branch of Students for Justice (DCU SJP) have appealed the decision to rerun a referendum regarding the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.
The result of the referendum was disregarded following a technical fault which forced …
Halls expansion set to begin construction in 2020
The design process is underway for new rooms
The design process has begun for the development of new rooms in Trinity Hall, which are set to be completed by 2023.
Speaking to Trinity News, Dean of Students, Kevin O’Kelly, stated: “It is very early days to know the …
Trinity students vote on USI officer candidates
Oisín Hassan won the most votes for USI President
Hustings for candidates in the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) officer board elections took place this evening, with candidates presenting their manifestos to students in a bid for Trinity students’ votes. Twelve candidates are vying for eight positions, with …