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Derry’s 50-Year Fight for University Places
Poverty rates and skill shortages are the key reasons for needing more students in the city.
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Dead Languages Remain Alive in the Classroom – and Beyond
Dead languages has been brought into the spotlight with the introduction of Ancient Babylonian in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
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The Most-Read Articles of 2021
It's been another year of coronavirus dominating the headlines, but there was plenty more to read about too.
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‘It Doesn’t Mean Copying DCU or Trinity’: TUs Sell a New Message
The whirlwind project to convert institutes of technology to technological universities is nearing completion, but what's the next step?
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How Researchers are Challenging the Ethical Assumptions of Development Economics
Development economics as a discipline only came to prominence at the turn of the century, but now researchers are looking to work with locals to maximise policy effectiveness.
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Battleground in House 39: The Kenny Vs Cox Prank War
The two lecturers in the School of Law have an ongoing mock feud, much to the entertainment of their colleagues and students.
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Are Western Universities Too Europe-Centric?
Institutions like Trinity originally centred on western, Christian-based perspectives, but researchers are now trying to diversify their teaching.
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106 Days Meets 25 Years: Seán Binder Speaks Out in Advance of His Trial
The Trinity graduate faces 25 years in prison over his efforts to help refugees in Greece several years ago.
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How Universities Can Achieve Carbon Neutrality
The concept of carbon neutrality isn't without problems, but some colleges are leading the way in minimising campus emissions.
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Adapting Peace Studies for the 21st Century
The academic study of peace has an enduring utility, but modern scholars are anxious to ensure the discipline moves away from being western-centric.