In Focus
Battleground in House 39: The Kenny Vs Cox Prank War
The two lecturers in the School of Law have an ongoing mock feud, much to the entertainment of their colleagues and students.
Are Western Universities Too Europe-Centric?
Institutions like Trinity originally centred on western, Christian-based perspectives, but researchers are now trying to diversify their teaching.
106 Days Meets 25 Years: Seán Binder Speaks Out in Advance of His Trial
The Trinity graduate faces 25 years in prison over his efforts to help refugees in Greece several years ago.
How Universities Can Achieve Carbon Neutrality
The concept of carbon neutrality isn't without problems, but some colleges are leading the way in minimising campus emissions.
Adapting Peace Studies for the 21st Century
The academic study of peace has an enduring utility, but modern scholars are anxious to ensure the discipline moves away from being western-centric.
The Trinity Graduates Making Waves in Sustainable Energy
Sam Roch-Perks and Rory O’Sullivan have never met, but they share the same passion: engineering sustainable energy solutions for the future.
As Colleges Grapple With Colonial Roots, Should Certain Campus Statues Come Down?
Universities' immortalisations of figures such as Cecil Rhodes have come under scrutiny as their roles in oppression and discrimination come to light.
‘Mary Robinson Told Us to Pack Our Bags’: When TCDSU Was Threatened With Prison
The union provided abortion information to students in 1988, leading to an anti-abortion group to take its sabbatical officers to court.
In A Digital World, What’s the Future of Print in Academia?
Students are taught to be sceptical of what they read online, but the ability to approach printed material critically is as imperative as ever.
The Enduring Utility of Peace Studies
As the normative commitments of the discipline meet practical demands, academics are opening up their scope of inquiry