Societies

At a Timely Panel, the Hist Discusses the Rise of Political Extremism

Guest speakers included journalists Suzanne Lynch and Conor Gallagher, historian Prof John Horne and Trinity student Emma Taggart.
By Alice Symington

With SOFIA, Palestinian Ambassador Discusses Conflict and Coronavirus

The Society for International Affairs hosted Her Excellency Dr Jilan Abdalmajid this week in a spirited discussion about colonisation and annexation.
By Claire Molloy

The Phil Re-Launches the Eliz Subcommittee

Having performed a largely honorary function in recent history, the Eliz subcommittee of the Phil returns this week to create events by and for women and non-binary people.
By Mairead Maguire

Samantha Power Speaks to the Law School About the Future of US Politics

Trinity’s School of Law’s Dr Donna Lyons hosted Samantha Power and Cass R. Sunstein, to ask what happens next.
By Aoife Dalton

Spotlight On: Trinity’s Political Societies

Lockdown may be upon us, but you can still join these parties.
By Aoife Dalton

LawSoc to Present Higher Ed Minister Simon Harris with Prestigious Award

LawSoc said that it was giving Harris the award for his work fighting the coronavirus in the Department of Health.
By Mairead Maguire

Joseph Patrick O’Brien Gives Industry Insights – Straight From the Horse’s Mouth

The youngest trainer and jockey to win a Breeders’ Cup World Championship race, Joseph Patrick O’Brien, spoke to a wide range of university students via Zoom on Friday evening.
By Claire Brennan

Online, DUPA finds a New ‘Home’ for its Signature Exhibitions

Friends and fans of DUPA can enjoy a pandemic-fuelled exploration of what it means to feel at home, in its first virtual exhibition.
By Hana Gallagher

Serendipitously Safe Societies: DU Fencing

Due to its compulsory full body outerwear and the separation of opponents in competition by sword, fencing is the perfect sport to take up this term.
By Alice Symington

Booker Prize-Winning Author of ‘Girl, Woman, Other’ Addresses the Phil

Bernardine Evaristo, who teaches Creative Writing at Brunel University London, has written eight novels.
By Aoife Dalton