In Focus

Head of the Polish Diplomatic Mission to Ireland: The Importance of Connecting with the People Cannot be Overstated
Artur Michalski in conversation with The University Times’ Jan Bogutyn on questions of cultural exchange between Polish and Irish people, on student opportunities in Poland, and the growing interest in diplomas with the Polish language and elements of Polish culture.

Jennie’s Law: A Call for Change in Ireland’s Domestic Violence Legislation
Following the tragic death of Jennifer Poole, her brother, Jason Poole, has launched a series of advocacy campaigns aimed at enhancing legal protections for victims of domestic abuse in Ireland.

Going on Erasmus: An Age for Being Fearless
In her first Erasmus column, Eve McGann discusses the trials of looking for accommodation in a place you've never set foot in.

‘We Wanted to do Some Little Thing’: The Five-Month-Old Trinity Urban Forest
Walking through the patch, you’ll find neatly tagged native Irish shrubs and trees, densely planted. There are a variety: hawthorn, blackthorn, dog rose, and spindle shrubs, as well as alder, hazel, silver birch, and rowan tree saplings.

Why We Procrastinate: The Science Behind Putting Things Off
For Trinity students who frequently juggle heavy workloads and multiple responsibilities, understanding procrastination through a scientific lens offers valuable insights.

More than a Side Hustle: The Student Entrepreneurs Changing Campus Culture
A look into Trinity's student-run ventures and how college entrepreneurs are balancing it all.

French Students Protest Budget Cuts to Colleges and the Arts
John Crofton investigates French students' response to budget cuts amounting to over a billion euro in universities and culture funding.

Behind the Scenes with Gaza’s Medical Staff
A Palestinian scholar at Trinity shares his experience working in Al-Shifa while Israel systematically destroyed major hospitals and killed over 1,300 healthcare and humanitarian workers.

“Forever Chemicals” No Longer: How France Plans to Ban PFAs – and Why We Should Follow Suit
A look into France’s ‘ambitious’ plans to ban the use of PFAs in everyday appliances.

An April Fool’s Joke with Meaning
Eliora Abramson speaks to Chairperson of the DU Geographical Society about their Sally Rooney themed April Fool’s joke and how it shines a spotlight on the Freeman Library