Paul Behan | Societies Editor
Worried about what to do when TAF and Éigse are over? Never fear, here at University Times we’ve got more societies procrastination to distract you from facing the reality of your degree.
The Phil and Hist present: The Trinity Women’s Open Final 2015
Thursday January 29th at 8pm, GMB
Trinity’s two debating societies, the Phil & the Hist, are hosting Ireland’s first all female debating competition. It looks set to be an incredible evening featuring some of Ireland’s best speakers. The idea of the competition is to build confidence and develop talent amongst up and coming self-identifying female debaters from universities across the world.
Over the course of the day the competition will be narrowed down to four excellent teams and the final is expected to be highly competitive,with the motion released fifteen minutes before hand. Both men and women are welcome and encouraged to attend, and to the wonderful reception planned to take part afterwards, which will feature our very own incredible all-female acapella group the Trinity Belles.
Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1442765449197526/?fref=ts
TEF 2015
February 14th & 15th, TCD
Trinity Economic Forum bounds towards another impressive year with a line up of guests including Louise Phelan, Patrick Honohan and Mike Nesbitt. They’ve even managed to nab controversial politician Lucinda “Reboot” Creighton to make this Valentine’s Day your most special ever. TEF consists of keynote speeches, panel discussions and interactive workshops over the course of two days. This year the forum will attract over 300 students from all disciplines of all of Ireland’s universities. Delegates will discuss, debate and participate in shaping the future of the Irish economy. TEF is focussing this year on topical issues like housing and pensions. It promises to be an event that’s both incredibly engaging and uniquely rewarding.
Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/737299036347159/?fref=ts
VDP Panto
February 5th & 6th, Belvedere College
Annual favourite the VDP Panto is back and this year it’s none other than swashbuckling Disney classic Aladdin. The Panto brings together children from inner city schools such as St. Endas Primary School on Whitefriar St. and St Audeons National School on Cook St. as well as the Jesuit Refugee centre on Gardiner St, where Trinity VDP volunteer.
The children participate onstage in the Panto, learning singing , dancing and stagecraft – that gives them an early opportunity in the performing arts not otherwise available to them to develop talents, confidence and teamwork. In it’s sixth year, the Panto is already a Trinity institution and with tickets at just ten euro a bargain as well. Not one to be missed!
Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/854802934543071/?pnref=story
Promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBG9dT9U_LQ
Muslim Students Association presents World Hijab Day
February 5th, TCD
The hijab, the niqab and other aspects of traditional Muslim attire are often viewed as alien and controversial in the western world. They provoke a discourse that pervades and puzzles many. Muslim Students Association are offering Trinity students to gain an insight into this issue and their own rich culture. The event comprises of a ‘Wear the hijab for a day’ segment, where interested candidates have the opportunity to walk in the shoes of a Muslim woman, by wearing the Hijab for an entire day. This will be followed by a discussion on the true reality of the hijab and the evening and what it really means. The event is a celebration of the Hijab and coincides with World Hijab Day.
Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/743019029139564/?fref=ts
Spring Feast – Food & Drink Ball II
February 12th 9pm, Smock Alley Theatre
Food and Drink are renowned for their feasts and this one looks incredible. The event offers all the beauty of spring, channeled through some of Dublin’s best chefs as you’re serenaded by an actual string quartet. After the incredible success of last year, this is definitely a date to mark on the calendar. Tickets go on sale on the 3rd of February at 10:00 am. (Price €45, dress code: black tie).
Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/830603530330176/?ref=ts&fref=ts
