OPINION

Contribution

The Way We Use Social Media Excludes too Many From the Discussion

In using social media as our main form of political engagement, we fail to connect with a large number of moderate individuals who don’t share their political views online.
By Isabelle Duff

The Threat of Populism to Higher Education

Former Head of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) Tom Boland discusses how the rise of populism around the globe will affect higher education.
By Tom Boland

The Problem With Having a Single, Super University

James Shaw examines the idea that for Ireland to compete with top international universities, it will have to create a single "super university".
By James Shaw
Contribution

Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness Can and Must be Broken

Ellen Orchard argues that open and unapologetic discussion of our mental health can break the stigma surrounding mental illness
By Ellen Orchard
Contribution

The Highs and Lows of a Junior Freshman’s First Term

The first term of the year is over and prospective students will be visiting Trinity tomorrow. What did one student learn from their months so far?
By Shane Kenneally
Analysis

For Trinity, Global Partnerships May Raise Its International Profile and Create Valuable Connections

Patrick Lavelle examines the pros and cons of the increasing number of global partnerships Trinity is making with other universities.
By Patrick Lavelle

The Problems With the Way We’re Approaching Sexual Consent

Sex consent is vitally important, and young people deserve to be educated in it, but our approach leaves questions unanswered.
By James Behan
Contribution

For Dublin’s Vegans and Vegetarians, Increased Awareness Means More Acceptance

Jedidja Stael outlines that despite vegetarianism and veganism becoming increasingly common, greater education will allow them to become more accepted.
By Jedidja Stael

Navigating Political Correctness in College

Ellen Orchard explores the pitfalls of the word 'problematic', but also looks at how the idea can be used to open up conversations on political correctness.
By Ellen Orchard
Contribution

In Examining Countries That Enshrine Women’s Rights into Law, Ireland is Far Behind

Louise Lawless examines how the Irish law system is failing its women.
By Louise Lawless