In Focus

Ronnie McGrane Thinks Trinity Stole the Book of Kells
A campaign from Kells re-opens the controversy surrounding the rightful owners of the famous book.

Between Two Worlds: Ambitious Kickstarter Project aims to link Trinity with New York
Kieran McNulty speaks to Cathal Curtin, who has launched a Kickstarter project that hopes to connect Front Square with Brooklyn.

Elephant Skeletons and Shark Teeth in Trinity’s Secret Museum
Ireland's oldest museum resides within Trinity's walls, but most remain unaware of all it has to offer

Phil Klay: “You never know what it’ll bring out in the audience.”
Charlotte Ryan talks to US Marine and short story writer Phil Klay about war, myth and fiction ahead of his reading in Trinity.

Provost’s Lack of Respect at College Board Reflects Issues with his Chairing, say Board Members
Division and disenfranchisement in Trinity, arising from the Provost’s lack of respect for debate among Board members, has led to comments that the Board is “barely functional”.

Women in Journalism
Sarah Ledden looks at the obstacles facing women journalists as a result of gender inequality in the industry

Senior Academic Urges Students to Take Action Against College, with Staffing and Modules Cut Across the Board
Prof Peter Coxon, a member of the College Board and head of the Geography Department, sent an email urging Geography students to fight the “ridiculous” staffing situation.

Higher Education Forum Discusses Fears for Independence of Irish Universities
Event, organised by the Fellows as part of Trinity Week, attended by over 70 academics.

The Role Models of the Realistic
Charlotte Ryan talks to Irish model Li-Ann Smal about the Irish modelling scene and the proposed French ban on too-thin models

The Advent of Online Voting In Third Level
Online voting can not only be a boon for colleges, but as a test case for all of society