In the heart of Dublin, an annual celebration of LGBTQ+ rights and diversity takes centre stage in June: Dublin Pride. This year, Q-Soc, the LGBTQ+ society at Trinity College Dublin, undertook an enriching journey that united a diverse array of …
Societies
Home away from home: Part 1
Two of Trinity’s cultural societies discuss their goals and values for their societies
Sometimes it can feel like there are almost too many societies to keep track of. Some students might arrive in September with a handful of names in their back pockets. The Hist, The Phil, and DU Players are all some …
K-Soc: Best Overall Society
The winning society of “Best Overall Society” discusses how they pulled off such an incredible accomplishment
Winning “Best Overall Society” is no easy feat, but winning “Best Small Society” too only boosts the achievement. This success requires consistent work, dedication, and planning from the committee. Korean Society (K-Soc) rightfully claimed the title of “Best Overall Society” …
How societies can inspire your summer
Trying something new and exploring your interests with the societies at Trinity College Dublin
As the long summer months that Trinity College Dublin affords its students stretch on, many of us embark on work, travel, or study to pass the time. Trinity’s vibrant and active society life quietens down and focuses its efforts on …
Looking back at the college societies highlights of 2022/23
It was another creative, dramatic, and fun year on campus!
It’s that time of year again. The time when emails about module enrolment begin to creep back into our inboxes and when we sigh and reluctantly crack open our laptops to face the harsh reality of our reading lists. That’s …
Student turned Lecturer: Meet Dr. Andrew Butterfield
Computer Science Lecturer Andrew Butterfield recalls his Society days at College
When it comes to understanding the student experience, School of Computer Science and Statistics Lecturer Andrew Butterfield has got you covered. While Butterfield currently boasts many research acclaims supported by the European Space Agency (ESA), just a few decades ago …
It’s never too late to start university: meet the Trinity Mature Student Society
Ruby Topalian speaks to the Trinity Mature Student Society about how they support mature students in college.
Society often conditions us to follow a set path. Normally, that path looks something like secondary school, college, marriage, kids, and retirement. However, the reality is that life is never this linear. Even if you are one of many who …
Fashion Soc’s EPIC finale
Trinity Fashion Society’s annual fashion show, Transcendence: The EPIC Journey of Fashion, offered an unmissable spectacle last Friday
Trinity Fashion Society went out with a bang last Friday as they put on their annual fashion show, aptly named Transcendence: The EPIC Journey of Fashion. Held in the EPIC Museum Building located in Dublin’s Docklands, the show was conceptually …
From Trinity Geography Society to Ireland’s Green Party: Meet Kate Ruddock
Ruby Topalian talks to Green Party Member Kate Ruddock about her time at Trinity
When Kate Ruddock started at Trinity, she knew one thing: she loved science. In secondary school, she fell in love with exploring new phenomena and figuring out “how stuff worked” and so it was a no-brainer that she would pursue …
DU Dance Soc reprises annual best dance crew competition for charity
Profits from the March 22 Button Factory competition will be donated to the hospital-funding organisation MOVE
DU Dance Soc has announced the return of the Trinity’s Best Dance Crew (TBDC) competition, Trinity’s largest dance event.
The competition, which aims to determine the Best Dance Crew of 2023, will be hosted by DU Dance and other societies …