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In part one, we look at the murder of Edward Ford, which occurred in 1734 in the Rubrics, Trinity’s oldest building. Ford was the Junior Dean – and was known for having a notoriously short temper, and for being a harsh disciplinarian. We speak to Professor of History, Patrick Geoghegan, and Mr Joseph O’Gorman, an Assistant Junior Dean in Trinity College.
In part two, we speak to the Editor and Deputy Editor of The University Times regarding a Phil debate that went viral, how Trinity’s globalisation strategy is affecting its world rankings, and the launch of Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union’s repeal the eighth campaign.
Show notes:
Our written sources for this episode are:
Richard Baldwin 1672–1758 by Peter Boyle F.T.C.D., Trinity Monday Discourse, 12 May 2008
Trinity Student Pranks: A History of Mischief and Mayhem by John Engle, 2013
We interviewed:
Prof Patrick Geoghegan
Mr Joseph O’Gorman
Edmund Heaphy
Sinéad Baker
The University Times articles discussed in this episode:
Speakers and Attendees Say O’Neill Misrepresented Phil Debate
Trinity’s Global Strategy Has Paid Off When it Comes to Rankings
As TCDSU Holds Repeal the Eighth Panel Discussion, Need for Respectful Debate Highlighted
Podcast Editor: Jack O’Kennedy
Deputy Podcast Editor: Finbar Lynch
Assistant Podcast Editors: Leo Hanna, Hugh Mitchell