Societies

Martin Scorsese on Rejecting Sequels and Capturing the Outcast

Visiting the Phil today, the legendary film director addressed new film technology and how we are all 'God's Lonely Man'.
By Jennifer Wilson

An Inspirational Evening for Women in Performance: The Eliz Inaugural

The evening valiantly declared that acknowledging sexism in arts industries is the first and most important step to overcoming it.
By Síle Maguire

After Event with Israeli Ambassador Cancelled, Trinity Criticises “Unacceptable Attack on Free Speech”

The cancellation of the Israeli Ambassador’s Visit to Trinity due to protests has been criticised by Provost Patrick Prendergast in a statement from the College.
By Róisín Power

DU Dance on Fighting for the Right to Rehearse

Fionnuala Egan talks to Ashley Carroll from DU Dance to find out more about the ongoing challenges that face this large society and the efforts that are being made to overcome them.
By Fionnuala Egan

Discussion on BDS Launches Palestine Action Week

Last night, Dr David Landy and Dr Iain Atack offered their perspective on the Palestinian-led international Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement (BDS).
By Alexandra Vyvyan

With Trinity Italian Society, a Discussion on Globalisation, Brexit and Trump

Last night, Trinity Italian Society hosted the Italian Ambassador Adorni Braccesi, Leonardo Simonelli and Maurizio Mastrangelo in a discussion of Italy’s position in the EU.
By Imogen McGuckin

The Israeli Ambassador, Lit Fest and Martin Scorsese: Your Week Ahead

This week will also see the Italian Ambassador visit college, while the Hist will present a Burke panel discussion on Disability Activism in Ireland Today.
By Fionnuala Egan

Book of Spells Brings the Magic of VDP to Life on Stage

Running this weekend, the annual society pantomime is loosely based on Harry Potter and is performed by VDP members and members of the society’s weekly activities.
By Grace Meagher

Trinity Concede Defeat Against Yale While Debating the Future of Globalisation

Last night in the GMB, the Phil hosted a debate which proposed that globalisation is doomed to fail, with speakers from both Trinity and Yale focusing on the economics of globalisation, rather than politics and history.
By Kate Friedeberg

DUGES Dissect Pervading Issues of Gender Inequality in Politics With Panel Discussion

Last night, the society was joined by Lisa Keenan, Annie Hoey, Pauline Cullen and Alex White to discuss sexism in politics.
By Rachael Kilduff