In Focus

Candidates for Vice-President of the GSU Focus on Welfare, Engagement and Visas
Candidates discuss funding the GSU, aiding international students and thoughts on a full-time USI postgraduate officer.

A Home Within the College’s Gates: Trinity’s Academic Residents
While it's well known that students occupy rooms on campus, members of academic staff have chosen to live in Trinity – some for as long as 40 years.

Navigating Gender Neutral Terms and Symbology in College
With the terminology and symbology around gender constantly changing, is it time that we settled on universal terms?

Why Trinity? Selling the University to Students Across the World
Amid funding uncertainties and a global emphasis on internationalisation, Trinity is putting more effort into attracting non-EU students and taking advantage of Brexit.

The Trinity Startup Helping Students Share Notes
Founders of Trinity start-up PledgeNotes tell us what’s next for their new, study-based startup.

Opening Trinity’s Knowledge Bank to the World
Making thousands of PhD theses available online, Trinity's library is pioneering in making knowledge open access.

Court Cases to Protest Marches: the History of the Student Abortion Movement
Looking at the history of the movement to gain access to abortion in Ireland, it is clear that students have always had a substantial impact.

The Universities’ Right-Hand Man: Ned Costello on Loans, Leadership and Brexit
The IUA is a key lobby group in the ongoing higher education debate and Ned Costello, its CEO, has big ideas about what the sector should look like.

Trinity Hall Wardens: The Behind-the-Scenes Players in Student Life
For assistant wardens in Trinity Hall, becoming ingrained in Trinity life is a key part of the job.

The Political Affiliations, Religious Misgivings and Romantic Interests of Jonathan Swift
With this year marking the 350th year since the birth of Trinity graduate Jonathan Swift, Dublin will celebrate a man known for his intellect and wit.