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Institutes of Technology: Promoting Access and Protecting Third-Level Education

The leaders of institutes of technology oppose loan schemes for their students. Faced with a more diverse body of students, they see higher education as a public good.
By Dominic McGrath

The Priceless Privilege of Getting Married in the College Chapel

From former students to current staff members, getting married in college makes a special day even more significant.
By Kathleen McNamee

The Most Read Articles of 2016

For the second-ever year, The University Times surpassed one million unique readers in a calendar year, with stories from elections to society guests.

A Century of Remarkable Scientific Changes

An intriguing insight into the outstanding leaps in scientific research made by Trinity students and academics in the last 100 years.
By Robin Keane and Stephen Cunningham

With a Viral Video Just in Time for Christmas, Signs of Changing Times for Irish Sign Language

As Irish Sign Language battles for better recognition in Ireland , three Trinity students are hoping to help raise the profile of the language with their viral video.
By Anna Moran

Describing the Dark Side of the Human Psyche

Redefining how we look at horror, Dr Bernice Murphy's research reaches beyond popular modern literature and into the depths of the human psyche.
By Stephen Smith

Creating a Culture of Going to College Across the Country

Running this week, College Awareness Week aims to show students of all ages and abilities that third level education can be open to everyone.
By Eva Dolan

Encouraging Student Art Collectors Through Volunteering and Curating

The College Art Collections, which allows students to hire contemporary pieces of art, is attempting to build a sense of artistic passion in students.
By Arianna Schardt

With College to Announce its Decision on Divestment, Recognising Trinity’s Part in a Global Movement

As universities across the world encourage divestment, Fossil Free TCD is attempting to build a national awareness campaign to build solidarity and awareness.
By Hannah Moody

Researching Harry Potter and the Unconscious Dimension

Inspired return to Trinity as a research student after buying the Harry Potter books for her grandchildren, Mary Pyle is now researching the appeal of JK Rowling's famous series.
By Bláthín Wilson