Societies

Societies are Central to Trinity Life. The Coronavirus Will Challenge This

Between the strain caused by the cancellation of the freshers' fair to the shifting of events to online platforms, societies have a bumpy road ahead of them, writes Mairead Maguire.
By Mairead Maguire

DU Real Estate Society: A Student Service or a ‘Landlord’s Society’?

Co-founders Harry Williams and Oscar Verdon defend the new real estate society, insisting that their main intention is to help students find jobs after they graduate.
By Gráinne Mahon

After a Summer of Protest, Trinity Societies Plan to Promote Anti-Racism

Trinity’s societies made noise at the height of this summer’s Black Lives Matter protests, but now they’re figuring out how best to fulfill their virtual promises.
By Molly Furey

Hist Says It Has ‘Perpetuated Systemic Racism’, in Apology to Members

In a 700-word statement, the Hist’s committee also condemned a 2018 decision by the society to invite Nigel Farage to speak.
By Danielle Varley

Major College Society to Run Speaking Events Remotely in First Term Next Year

Dublin University Business and Economics Society has announced all its speaker events will be held over Zoom.
By Sárán Fogarty

Coiste Nua Tofa ag an Chumann Gaelach go Digiteach

Don dara bliain as a chéile, is mná ar fad sa trí phost is sinsearaí sa chumann.
By Róise Hannan
Editorial

Hist Accusations a Timely Reminder – Again – That Elitism Has Deep Roots in Trinity

Questionable relics of the past remain intact in many of Trinity’s societies – including, but not only, in the Hist.

Comhartha Iad na Líomhaintí i Leith an Hist go Bhfuil an t-Éilíteachas sa Choláiste

Tá iarsmaí conspóideacha ón seansaol fós le feiscint i gcumainn na Tríonóide – ní amháin an Hist.

Senior Hist Member Says She Was Subject to ‘Racist Remarks’ in Society

Gabrielle Fullam says she 'was frequently subject to demeaning racist remarks' and 'labelled with heavily coded racist terminology'.

Meet the Society Spreading Laughter in Uncertain Times

Its activities have been halted by the coronavirus, but DU Comedy Society is dynamic and vibrant – and a vital source of laughter in hard times.
By Kate Fergusson