In Focus

The Haphazard History of Front Square
The Campanile has come to dominate Front Square. But Trinity's famous square could have ended up looking very different.

Why Trinity Prides Itself on a Useless Experiment
The pitch-drop experiment is fundamentally useless. So why does it bewitch so many people?

Northern Ireland Students Are Still Playing Wait and See Over Brexit
Livelihoods, careers and borders are weighing heavily on the minds of students.

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.