“BOJAGI” Korean Wrapping Art, FSTEM Conference Room, 1st Floor, Hamilton Building, September 17, 18:30-19:30
A special culture night welcomes all Trinity students and staff to celebrate the spirit of Chuseok, Korea’s harvest festival. Traditional Bojagi is the art of fabric wrapping and symbolises gratitude and good fortune. Chuseok, also embodies both of these values, as it is a time for families to come together, celebrate the abundant harvest, and give thanks to their ancestors. In this event, participants will learn the art of Bojagi and its connection to Chuseok through storytelling.
Yoga Soc & Phil Eliz host Free Yoga Morning, lawn outside the GMB, September 18, 10:00
Join the Yoga Soc and The Elizabethan Society to take a mindful break from the stressful return to classes with a free yoga class. Everyone is welcome to take part in this special yoga led by Yoga Soc’s Astrid, just be sure to sign up via the FIXR link in their Instagram bio ahead of time. Lastly, no mat is required, but if you’d prefer to bring your own that’s entirely welcome too. Enjoy a bit of the September sun and take a breather during the back to college season.
Phil & DU Players host “This House Would Wait for Marriage,” GMB, September 19
The Philosophical Society is collaborating with DU Players for a highly-anticipated debate of the claim “this house would wait for marriage.” The event will take place in the GMB in the traditional style of a Phil debate, but with guest speakers from DU Players to add a fresh perspective. Any and all members of both the Phil and DU Players societies can step in to watch the timely social discussion on the evening of September 19.
European Researcher’s Night, Across TCD Campus, September 23-27
For an entire week, Trinity will be hosting part of the Europe-wide celebration of research. European Researcher’s Night brings together the public and researchers in a unique way, allowing for an interactive environment that supports critical thinking and engaging debates. In partnership with ADAPT and RCSI, Trinity will host a multitude of events across campus to spark conversations about research and its place in our daily lives. Right as students enter campus, the Research Village will be front and centre. From 2pm to 8pm each weekday, there will be tents in Front Square with different hands-on activities about everything from microbiome research to historical manuscripts. In the Long Room Hub, the The Trinity Arts and Humanities Research Festival will also be taking place all week. The week culminates on Friday, September 27 with the official European Researcher’s Night.
LawSoc hosts Chris Mullin, GMB, September 30
The Law Society invites Chris Mullin, acclaimed British author, journalist, and former MP. In Parliament, he served as chairman of the Home Affairs Select Committee and as a minister for the Department of International Development until 2010. Before joining Parliament, he advocated for social change through his journalism, particularly in leading a campaign that resulted in the release of the Birmingham Six in the 1980s. With a total of four published novels, Mullin has recounted many of his journalistic experiences firsthand. Mullin joins the Law Society and the Trinity student body to share and analyse both his political and legal achievements.
Agent Zo: The Story of WWII Resistance Fighter Elżbieta Zawacka, Long Room Hub, September 30, 18:30-20:00
In an exciting collaboration between the Polish Embassy in Dublin and the Trinity Centre for Resistance Studies, a public lecture will recount the inspiring story of Resistance fighter Elżbieta Zawacka’s journey to London as an emissary for the Polish Home Army command. Clare Mulley, an award-winning author who focuses primarily on the female experience during World War II, will lead the event. Her recent 2024 book, Agent Zo, highlights the story of Zawacka. As the only woman to parachute Britain to Nazi-occupied Poland, Zawacka was a trailblazer in many senses. This event will explore her story and the greater experience of women across the WWII era.
Democracy At A Crossroads: Public Autumn Series 2024, Synge Theatre, October 3, 19:00-20:30
This public event, led by Economics professor Dr. Marvin Suesse, will dive into the role of global economic inequality within electoral politics. With 2024 proving to be a year of high voter turnout and a year met with immense anticipation for upcoming elections, it’s now more important than ever to analyse the economic state’s reality on political policy. The event will allow for critical thinking and questions investigating how our current divides are shifting election results. This conversation is one of four panel discussions within Democracy At A Crossroads Public Autumn Series 2024, organised by the School of Social Sciences & Philosophy.
