coronavirus

In Trinity and Columbia, Twin Archivist Projects Map a Pandemic in Real Time

Living in Lockdown, a Trinity project, is chronicling the pandemic in a new way. In the US, a similar project is taking place in Columbia University.
By Gillian O'Neill

Dublin-Based Scholars Won’t Get Accommodation in Trinity Next Year

Scholars who live in Dublin will not be given College accommodation next year amid the ‘continuing public health situation’ around the coronavirus.
By Emer Moreau

Trinity Will Deal With Non-EU Exchanges on a Case-by-Case Basis

Non-EU exchanges, less formalised than Erasmus, will be dealt with by Trinity on a case-by-case basis.
By Sárán Fogarty

Coronavirus Cities: A Hasty Return From Halls to a Much-Changed Paris

Alix Philouze went home from Dublin to Paris when the severity of the virus became clear. She tells a story of caution, and cautious optimism.
By Alix Philouze

USI Calls for Specifics, Amid Plan for New Third-Level Funding Model

A draft programme for government promises a ‘long-term sustainable funding model’ for third-level. USI has called for more detail on the plan.
By Donal MacNamee

Hist Says It Has ‘Perpetuated Systemic Racism’, in Apology to Members

In a 700-word statement, the Hist’s committee also condemned a 2018 decision by the society to invite Nigel Farage to speak.
By Danielle Varley

Denied Full Refunds, Kavanagh Court Residents Slam Complex – and College

Kavanagh Court – an ‘approved partner’ of Trinity – has offered students only partial refunds, after most had to leave when the pandemic hit.
By Emer Moreau

Pav Won’t Re-Open on June 29th, Chairperson Confirms

Pubs that serve food can open as restaurants on June 29th, but Pav Chair Cyril Smyth said opening the pub is ‘low down in College’s priorities’.
By Charlie Moody-Stuart

Trinity Researchers Create New Website to Help Children With Autism

The website, developed by academics in the School of Physiotherapy, aims to help young people with changes, like the pandemic, in their lives.
By Emma Donohoe
Analysis

A Pandemic’s Implications Put Trinity’s Rankings Rise Into Dispiriting Context

The virus means Trinity won't be able to capitalise on its improved rankings to attract international students – until it's too late, writes Cormac Watson.
By Cormac Watson