In Focus
Dunsink Observatory’s Newest Scientific Enigma
The recently appointed head of astronomy and astrophysics at DIAS, Peter Gallagher, is keen to focus on scientific outreach during his tenure.
The Most Read Articles of 2018
For the fourth-ever year, The University Times surpassed one million unique readers in a year, with stories from Take Back Trinity to trees collapsing.
‘They Called Us Terrorists’: The Nicaraguan Students Fighting Government Oppression
With Nicaragua in a state of civic unrest, students around the country have been protesting against President Daniel Ortega's authoritarian regime.
Cosmic Physics, Vaccines and Travel Writing: Trinity’s New Electives Look to the Future
The electives will connect students with the groundbreaking research going on across College.
The Universities Grappling with Cannabis on Campus
Around the world, as more countries move towards legalisation, colleges have had to figure out how to regulate it.
The Stellar Astrophysicist who Donated Millions to Physics’ Future Stars
Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, formerly one of Trinity's Pro-Chancellors, has made a lasting impact on astrophysics – both inside and outside the lab.
A Birthday Party for the World’s Only Mathematical Graffiti
175 years ago, William Rowan Hamilton made a remarkable mathematical discovery. Every October, hundreds gather to commemorate his work in a most unusual way.
The Conundrum of Open-Access Publishing
New principles aiming to democratise academic literature have the support of 11 European countries. But will they solve an age-old problem?
The Universities on a Mission to Save Ireland’s Bees
As bees continue to face significant hardships, Irish universities are undertaking a quest to save Ireland's ecosystem.
A College Immortalised in Literature
With Trinity the backdrop to countless stories, its legacy will be forever enshrined in Irish literature.