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On Student Homelessness, Experts Say a Data Vacuum is Hampering Change
Students who live in insecure conditions, including ‘couch-surfers’, aren’t always considered when we think of Ireland’s homelessness problem.
In UCD, Academics Push Pandemic-Era Research – Inside the Lab and Out
With a contact tracing centre, and research that’s likely to be crucial to how Ireland manages the virus, UCD is at the coalface of pandemic research.
In a ‘Toxic’ Direct Provision System, College Students Hit Breaking Point
Third-level students in Ireland's direct provision system say the virus has laid bare – again – the unworkability of the system.
In the UK, Liberal Arts Offer a Different Philosophy on Higher Education
Over the past 10 years, the UK has seen a surge in interdisciplinary teaching, with a different vision of what college should teach students.
On Research, the Pandemic Has Widened a Troubling Gender Gap
Journal submissions from female academics have fallen since the start of the coronavirus. Female academics say it’s not a surprise.
Can Dating Survive in Lockdown? Yes – and No, Say Students and Academics
Led by students, sites like OKZoomer have sprung up in lockdown, with a less superficial approach to romance. But how important is touch?
Aithint Cainte agus Teicneolaíocht Urlabhra Anseo i gColáiste na Tríonóide
Tá ABAIR – foireann lonnaithe i saotharlann teangeolaíochta anseo sa Choláiste – ag obair le teicneolaíocht urlabhra agus sintéise.
Mid-Pandemic, a Trinity Curriculum Unpicks New Dangers to Democracy
Trinity has launched a new online curriculum on democracy – based on an 18-month project with colleges around the world – at a timely moment.
When it Comes to Climate, Academics Say We Really Are What We Eat
Climate change is among the biggest problems the world has to face. There's no easy fix, but experts say we can help – with our diet choices.
In 1904, the ‘Steamboat Ladies’ Kicked Off a Trinity Equality Battle. It’s Still Going
From 1904 to 1907, 700 women came to Trinity from the UK to collect their degrees. Experts say they started a conversation that continues today.