InFocus
A College Immortalised in Literature
With Trinity the backdrop to countless stories, its legacy will be forever enshrined in Irish literature.
The Conundrum of Open-Access Publishing
New principles aiming to democratise academic literature have the support of 11 European countries. But will they solve an age-old problem?
‘He Never Met a Stranger’: The Legacy of Don Panoz Lives On
American entrepreneur Don Panoz died in September aged 83. In Trinity and outside, however, memories of him burn as brightly as ever.
Trinity’s First-Generation Students Are Treading New Territory
For first-generation students in Trinity, leading the way into third-level education affords them a unique perspective on university life.
The Universities Fighting to Keep Free Speech Alive
As free speech becomes a flashpoint issue on campuses, academics and students worldwide are striving to combat its effect.
Around the Country, Students Get Creative to Fight for Housing
Between occupations, court cases and camp-outs, student activists are stepping up to the mark in protest at the national accommodation crisis.
The Universities’ Right-Hand Man: Ned Costello on Loans, Leadership and Brexit
The IUA is a key lobby group in the ongoing higher education debate and Ned Costello, its CEO, has big ideas about what the sector should look like.
Modest Max On 35 Years in the Kitchen
After more than three decades, Trinity’s Head Chef is retiring. He talks cooking, leadership – and the long hair that pushed him into the industry.
Delicate Recollection
Darren Scully resigned as mayor of Naas in November 2011 after making comments that received worldwide media attention. He sat down to discuss just exactly what he was thinking with Edmund Heaphy.
The Trinity Students Highlighting the Human Stories of the Refugee Crisis
Niamh Keady Tabbal is one student doing all she can to highlight the horrors facing refugees at the edge of Europe.