InFocus

In Universities, Academics and Activists Fight for Ireland’s Deaf Community

It hasn't always had much recognition, but at third-level, there's a sense that the Deaf Community is finally being 'listened to'.
By Rachel O'Leary

The Trinity–NCAD Elective Teaching Students How to ‘Fail Marvellously’

Philip Napier, an NCAD professor heading up a new College elective, wants Trinity students to 'step into that unknown experimental place'.
By Emma Taggart

On Ireland’s Campuses, an Overlooked Demographic: Student Farmers

Farmers don’t have it easy – with long hours and criticism from some quarters, there’s a lot to it. But what’s it like for students in the business?
By Rachel O’Leary

C.R.E.A.M

Eoin Hennessy takes a look at the Forbes Hip Hop Rich List.

Forever Presence: Remembering Koralek, the Berkeley’s Monument Man

In 1967, the Berkeley Library opened – designed by Paul Koralek. Decades later, it stands as 'an unusual, but deserved feat in modern-day Dublin'.
By Holly Moore

How to Win a TCDSU Election – From the Designer of Hillary Clinton’s ‘H’

World-famous graphic designer Michael Bierut talks about the importance of design in elections – but why it's also 'bullshit' in a way.
By Molly Furey

Are Colleges Doing Enough to Care for Their Student and Staff Parents?

With Ireland's early years sector at 'tipping point', a look at how colleges work to make higher education accessible to student and staff parents.
By Rachel O’Leary

Ahead of an Election, Research Becomes Political

Top Irish academics argue that the importance of research is being ignored, to the detriment of the future.
By Rachel O'Leary

Bringing a Classical Discipline Into the 21st Century

Classics, a field of study traditionally focused on the past, is having to get creative in shaping itself for the challenges of the future.
By Sárán Fogarty

On Alzheimer’s Treatment, Researchers Say Music May Be Key

Further research is required to truly understand how music may be for the mind as well as the soul – but it's an area academics are keen to explore.
By Anna Fitzgerald