In Focus
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How the War on Plastic Came to College Campuses
Around the world, universities are waking up to the damaging impact of plastic.
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The Irresistable Lure Abroad for Irish Nurses
For Ireland's student nurses, there still remains few reasons to stay in the country.
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Trinity’s Forgotten World War II Hero
Trinity graduate Mary Elmes can be credited with preventing countless deaths during World War II and the Spanish Civil War.
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How Institutes of Technology Fell Out of Favour
Once, institutes of technology were seen as the future. Now, the government has decided they're barriers to progress.
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TCDSU Presidents Through the Decades
For the last 50 years, TCDSU and its presidents have been pushing progress forward in Ireland.
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Pilgrimages and Pre-Drinks in Trinity Hall
Trinity Hall can be where campaigns are won and lost, as candidates try and win the hearts of hundreds of residents.
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For Success, Candidates Must Embrace Activism
Campaigns such as TCD Plastic Free, Aramark Off Our Campus and Strike for Repeal will hope to play a big role in this year's TCSDU elections.
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Dining Hall Hustings: A History
Re-instated this year, the Dining Hall Hustings have a rich history.
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Seventy-Five Years After a Famous Talk, Schrodinger is Still Teaching Trinity Lessons
Seventy-five years after the groundbreaking physicist's address in Trinity, Erwin Schrodinger's legacy still looms large over the College.
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For Indian Students, Community Comes with Culture
Coming to Ireland – and to Trinity – can often be a culture shock for Indian students.