Societies

“We were Offering Sex”: Nell McCafferty on Contraceptive Trains and Women’s Liberation

Last night, DU History hosted a panel discussion with Nell McCafferty, who took part in the original Contraceptive Train protest of 1971.
By Cathal Byrne

With Two Teams Placing First, DU Dance Sees Intervarsities Success

Despite ongoing issues with space this year, the society took home multiple awards, with its jazz and contemporary teams coming in first place.
By Sinéad Baker

Celebrating Trinity Women in Science

DU General Science society hosted an evening dedicated to celebrating women in science and exploring barriers that hinder diversity in the workplace.
By Grace D'Arcy

Holi, Disability Awareness Day and a Contraceptive Train: Your Week Ahead

The week will also feature a Burke panel discussion on student activism and the launch of the next issue of the Social and Political Review.
By Fionnuala Egan

Does God have a Navel? Alenka Zupančič Explores Sexuality at the Metafizz

Last night, the Slovenian philosopher was welcomed by the Metaphysical Society to give a lecture entitled “From Adam’s Navel to Dream’s Navel: Sexuality and Metaphysics”.
By Rivkah McKinley

Vis Arts on Providing a Space for Trinity’s Artistic Talent to be Appreciated

As their end of year exhibition draws to a close, Fionnuala Egan speaks to the chair of TCD Visual Arts Society, Sarah Morel.
By Fionnuala Egan

Marianne Elliott on the Challenges Faced by the Northern Ireland Housing Trust in Belfast City

Last night, DU History welcomed the prominent Irish historian as part of International Women’s Week.
By Imogen McGuckin

At Annual CSC Awards, Trinity Literary Society Takes Home Best Overall Society

An Cumann Gaelach won Best Large Society, Trinity Literary Society won Best Medium Society and Traditional Irish Music Society and Christian Union jointly won Best Small Society.
By Grace Meagher

Speaking to Law Soc, Beverley McLachlin Strikes an Optimistic Note on the Future of Justice

Marking International Women's Day, Canada's Chief Justice spoke about the challenges she had to overcome as a woman in the law profession.
By John Conway
Contribution

On International Women’s Day, Leading Trinity Figures on Empowerment in College and Beyond

Leading women in Trinity on working hard, standing up for what they believe in and empowering the next generation.