In Focus

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.

Showcasing Young Modern Authors Alongside Trinity’s Ancient Acquisitions
In conjunction with Trinity Access Programme (TAP), over 70 primary school children will showcase their handmade books in the Long Room.

Michael Kerrigan on the Next Steps for Student Politics
USI Congress will vote tomorrow on the union's next President. The sole candidate, Michael Kerrigan, discusses fees, funding and grassroots campaigns.

Dispelling the Myth of Children’s Literature at Trinity
Professor Peter Hunt's work sets the precedent for children's literature as a serious subject and throws light on an underappreciated area of literature.

Bringing Trinity’s Historic Campus into the Future
Paul Roberts of Turnberry Consulting is the man responsible for developing a strategy to redevelop and maintain Ireland's most famous university campus.