In Focus

Days After the Gong, University Challenge Winner Conor McMeel is Still Buzzing
Trinity graduate Conor McMeel talks about winning this year's University Challenge trophy.

On Homelessness, Researchers Fight a Health Crisis, Urging System Change
Health schemes – often led by academics – are mitigating the risk of coronavirus for the homeless. Many say structural changes are vital.

Mid-Pandemic, a Trinity Curriculum Unpicks New Dangers to Democracy
Trinity has launched a new online curriculum on democracy – based on an 18-month project with colleges around the world – at a timely moment.

How Ireland’s Scientists are Battling the Coronavirus
Universities and businesses across multiple disciplines are joining hands to fight the worldwide pandemic.

The Trinity Technicians Keeping Research Alive During Coronavirus
Trinity has closed due to the coronavirus, but vital research has to continue – and a small clutch of staff are working to keep it going.

When it Comes to Climate, Academics Say We Really Are What We Eat
Climate change is among the biggest problems the world has to face. There's no easy fix, but experts say we can help – with our diet choices.

In 1904, the ‘Steamboat Ladies’ Kicked Off a Trinity Equality Battle. It’s Still Going
From 1904 to 1907, 700 women came to Trinity from the UK to collect their degrees. Experts say they started a conversation that continues today.

The Trinity Graduate Helping in a 450km Run for Hospitals
Trinity graduate Paul Allan and five of his friends are running a collective 450km to raise funds for Tallaght Hospital amid the coronavirus pandemic.

On the Frontlines and Behind the Scenes, Students Help Fight the Virus
Around the country, thousands of students – medical and otherwise – are volunteering to help fight the coronavirus.

How US Politics Is Getting Down With the Kids
The age of social media has engaged students in politics in a totally novel way. Politicians are taking note.