In Focus
The Intervarsity Competition That’s Out for Blood
The student-led initiative will pit 13 of Ireland’s universities and colleges against one another in a competition to see which student population can donate the most blood.
From English Studies to Mathematics: How Trinity’s Points Have Changed
A compilation of Trinity's CAO points over the past six years shows just how dramatically points have shot up as a result of the new grading system.
The Blueprints for Trinity’s Long-Awaited Black Studies Module
Academics weigh in on what the new module could, and should, look like when it is launched in Hilary Term.
Mental Health Amid a Pandemic
Students talk about their experiences during the pandemic, and the difficulties they faced.
How TBSI’s PhD Students Handled Lockdown
Some complained of a lack of communication and confusion around lab protocols – all, however, found it a bizarre time.
How POC Students Feel Marginalised on Irish Campuses
Irish universities can be an unwelcoming place for people of colour, despite Ireland’s reputation as a welcoming place.
Amid Coronavirus Chaos, Prospective Postgraduates Chew Over their Future
As Irish universities sort out reopening their campuses, Irish graduates are pondering their future.
How Washington Students Took on Trinity’s Biggest Food Vendor – and Won
In 2011, students in the University of Washington forced their college to end a 20-year contract with Sodexo.
In a Pandemic, a Virtual Erasmus Offers a New Way of Crossing Cultures
Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange is a pilot project of the European Commission. Its champions say it's a new way of learning – culturally and pedagogically.
What the Coronavirus Can Tell Us About Climate Change
The lockdown has changed human behaviour. What does this tell us about the climate change fight?