In Focus

The Man Selling Science to Ireland’s Politicians
Ireland outdoes itself when it comes to research. But, for Science Foundation Ireland's Director, there is always room to improve.

How the Eighth Amendment Battle Moved to Social Media
Bots, microtargeting and polarisation will all play a role in the upcoming repeal referendum.

Academia is Facing an Intelligence Test
The integration of artificial intelligence into education is often met with suspicion. But attitudes are changing.

Damien McClean is Taking Welfare National
TCDSU Welfare Officer Damien McClean wants students to vote him all the way to USI.

Marshalling Letters and Laws for Gender Recognition
As the women reviewing the Gender Recognition Act, Moninne Griffith is well aware of her responsibilities.

How the War on Plastic Came to College Campuses
Around the world, universities are waking up to the damaging impact of plastic.

The Irresistable Lure Abroad for Irish Nurses
For Ireland's student nurses, there still remains few reasons to stay in the country.

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.

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.

TCDSU Presidents Through the Decades
For the last 50 years, TCDSU and its presidents have been pushing progress forward in Ireland.