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The faces behind the food This year, Ireland experienced its 17th wettest winter on record, with above average rainfall primarily in the south and east. Following this came the hottest summer ever recorded in Ireland, with an average temperature of 16.28 degrees Celsius, according to The Irish…

trinitynews.ieThe faces behind the foodThis year, Ireland experienced its 17th wettest winter on record, with above average rainfall primarily in the south and east. Following this came the hottest summer ever recorded in Ireland, with an average temperature of 16.28 degrees Celsius, according to The Irish Meteorological Service. These extreme weather swings, combined with the price of fuel have been detrimental to the farming community, and will likely become an issue for consumers as this winter approaches. 
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Sex sells: How gambling courts young men Sydney Sweeney is naked again. This time, she is selling gambling. In an advertising campaign for sports prediction company Novig, released earlier this month, the actor appears draped across sporting equipment in various states of undress. In one image,…

trinitynews.ieSex sells: How gambling courts young menSydney Sweeney is naked again. This time, she is selling gambling. In an advertising campaign for sports prediction company Novig, released earlier this month, the actor appears draped across sporting equipment in various states of undress. In one image, she lies apparently naked on a basketball hoop. In another, two footballs are strategically positioned across her chest. The accompanying slogan reads: “Just sports.
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Ask for Angela: how do you stay safe on a night out? The generic “just be careful” might be a good mantra to repeat to your friends before they go on a night out, but what could they actually do in a sticky situation at a pub or a club? They could, in theory, ask for ‘Angela’. ‘Ask for Angela’ was…

trinitynews.ieAsk for Angela: how do you stay safe on a night out?The generic “just be careful” might be a good mantra to repeat to your friends before they go on a night out, but what could they actually do in a sticky situation at a pub or a club? They could, in theory, ask for ‘Angela’. ‘Ask for Angela’ was introduced in 2016 by Hayley Crawford, the Substance Misuse and Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator for Lincolnshire County Council in England.
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Why are we turning on women? A show’s legacy exists in waves, as public opinion moves and bends to the latest trends viewers breathe new life in and contentment for their main characters. Social media is riddled with thinkpieces dissecting plots and characters. It would seem that general audiences…

trinitynews.ieWhy are we turning on women?A show’s legacy exists in waves, as public opinion moves and bends to the latest trends viewers breathe new life in and contentment for their main characters. Social media is riddled with thinkpieces dissecting plots and characters. It would seem that general audiences adore to assume this pseudo revisionist role and uncover the folly of previous viewers who dared to enjoy such garbage.
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Disordered by design: The male pursuit of the perfect body Content warning: This article discusses eating disorders, disordered eating, body image and restrictive eating behaviours. The male body is hungry. It is hungry for protein, for progress, for another five kilograms on the bar. It bulks,…

trinitynews.ieDisordered by design: The male pursuit of the perfect bodyContent warning: This article discusses eating disorders, disordered eating, body image and restrictive eating behaviours. The male body is hungry. It is hungry for protein, for progress, for another five kilograms on the bar. It bulks, cuts, counts macros and hits ten thousand steps. It is big, but not fat; lean, but not small. It requires constant work, and the work is part of the appeal. 
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How to set reasonable goals this academic year Between lectures, part-time jobs and ensuring no Pav Friday is missed, college life can overwhelm even the most organised of students. Staying on top of the endless stream of midterms, exams and the backlog of readings can feel impossible while…

trinitynews.ieHow to set reasonable goals this academic yearBetween lectures, part-time jobs and ensuring no Pav Friday is missed, college life can overwhelm even the most organised of students. Staying on top of the endless stream of midterms, exams and the backlog of readings can feel impossible while juggling a life outside of academics. But by implementing a few small steps into your weekly routine, you can achieve the academic success you promised yourself in week one.
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Dimensions of denim and death Going into Mourning is a Muscle, the first thing I noticed was how intimate the venue felt, with a ground level stage, surrounded on all sides by the audience. The second thing I noticed was the denim. Both aspects would continue to be prevalent throughout the show. …

trinitynews.ieDimensions of denim and deathGoing into Mourning is a Muscle, the first thing I noticed was how intimate the venue felt, with a ground level stage, surrounded on all sides by the audience. The second thing I noticed was the denim. Both aspects would continue to be prevalent throughout the show.  Creator and sole performer Barry Fitzgerald details the experience of losing their father and the years of grief that followed.
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The “Doomscrolling” Epidemic and lowering your screen time That feeling of being unable to tear away from your phone is not uncommon. It is also not accidental. Everything about the way smartphones are designed keeps people hooked, inevitably leaving them mindlessly scrolling through TikToks,…

trinitynews.ieThe “Doomscrolling” Epidemic and lowering your screen timeThat feeling of being unable to tear away from your phone is not uncommon. It is also not accidental. Everything about the way smartphones are designed keeps people hooked, inevitably leaving them mindlessly scrolling through TikToks, Instagram reels or YouTube shorts. The oversaturation of information, imagery and sound is all intended to keep you engaged as content curated by an algorithm is placed before you.
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Heightened perception: how hygiene has become a part of women’s performance Historically, women’s bodies have always been a target for criticism, humour, and sexism. In 1915, Gillette launched its first razor for women. Body hair, which had never been an issue, was suddenly framed as unhygienic,…

trinitynews.ieHeightened perception: how hygiene has become a part of women’s performanceHistorically, women’s bodies have always been a target for criticism, humour, and sexism. In 1915, Gillette launched its first razor for women. Body hair, which had never been an issue, was suddenly framed as unhygienic, masculine, and unnatural. Throughout the 1900s, advertisements urged women to practise hygiene to please their husbands, warning that something like bad breath could end a marriage.
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€250M Luas extension moves towards construction The government and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) are moving closer to securing a deal to extend the Luas Green Line to Finglas. The line, which currently terminates in Broombridge, will be extended with four new stops at St. Helenas, Finglas…

trinitynews.ie€250M Luas extension moves towards constructionThe government and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) are moving closer to securing a deal to extend the Luas Green Line to Finglas. The line, which currently terminates in Broombridge, will be extended with four new stops at St. Helenas, Finglas Village, St. Margarets Road and Charlestown The extension will come as a long awaited transport development for the greater Finglas area, with the extension likely to serve around 58,000 households.
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Trinity welcomes EU Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva On Tuesday October 12th, EU Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, Ekaterina Zaharieva, paid a visit to Trinity College Dublin, during which she met with students, researchers and entrepreneurs.  Zaharieva was greeted upon arrival…

trinitynews.ieTrinity welcomes EU Commissioner Ekaterina ZaharievaOn Tuesday October 12th, EU Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, Ekaterina Zaharieva, paid a visit to Trinity College Dublin, during which she met with students, researchers and entrepreneurs.  Zaharieva was greeted upon arrival by Provost Dr Linda Doyle, the Dean of Research Sinead Ryan and the Associate Dean of Innovation, Triona Lally, before paying a visit to the Innovation Hub building, led by Director of Innovation Vincent Coole and Director of Engagement at the Innovation Hub Aine Phelan. 
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In discussion with drag king Chase Lounge Chase Lounge is an artist and drag king whose journey with self discovery and drag performance was only just beginning when he completed his master’s in Irish Writing at Trinity. Art has always been a part of Lounge’s life, from songwriting and studying…

trinitynews.ieIn discussion with drag king Chase LoungeChase Lounge is an artist and drag king whose journey with self discovery and drag performance was only just beginning when he completed his master’s in Irish Writing at Trinity. Art has always been a part of Lounge’s life, from songwriting and studying poetry at Trinity to designing his own costumes and staging drag shows. As a drag king, gender expression is at the core of his artistry, and he is not afraid to be confrontational with his performance, lyrics and body.
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Sólás Social officially opens on campus Tuesday at 1pm marks the official opening of Sólás Social on campus on the ground floor of College’s Hamilton Building. The Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union/Aontas na Mac Léinn Choláiste na Tríonóide (TCDSU/AMLCT) initiative is primarily a social…

trinitynews.ieSólás Social officially opens on campusTuesday at 1pm marks the official opening of Sólás Social on campus on the ground floor of College’s Hamilton Building. The Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union/Aontas na Mac Léinn Choláiste na Tríonóide (TCDSU/AMLCT) initiative is primarily a social supermarket providing free food and other goods to students, as well as a creative and social hub showcasing original artwork from students. Welfare Officer Lorenzo Cheasty described the space as “a student initiative bringing together free food, creativity, and a space students can shape for themselves.” 
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Ireland’s Economic Paradox: From the 2008 Global Crash to the Iran War Ireland is known for having a unique economic landscape: an economy capable of attracting high levels of foreign investment and generating rapid headline growth, yet increasingly constrained by shortages of housing,…

trinitynews.ieIreland’s Economic Paradox: From the 2008 Global Crash to the Iran WarIreland is known for having a unique economic landscape: an economy capable of attracting high levels of foreign investment and generating rapid headline growth, yet increasingly constrained by shortages of housing, electricity, and labour. The roots of this tension can be traced back to the country’s – and the world’s – last great economic crisis.  Following the 2008 global financial crisis, the Irish economy was left paralysed; house prices crashed, almost 47,000 Irish firms ceased operations between 2008 and 2011, builders and construction companies went bankrupt, unemployment surged, consumer confidence collapsed, and the banking system was pushed to the brink of failure.
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Sea swimming culture — the benefits outweigh the coldness! It is no secret that sea swimming in Dublin has recently become a regular hobby for many people. The Forty Foot and Seapoint beaches are now conquered by swimmers, dry robes, and flasks of hot beverages at the ready to brave the chilling…

trinitynews.ieSea swimming culture — the benefits outweigh the coldness!It is no secret that sea swimming in Dublin has recently become a regular hobby for many people. The Forty Foot and Seapoint beaches are now conquered by swimmers, dry robes, and flasks of hot beverages at the ready to brave the chilling waves of the Irish Sea. But why has this phenomenon risen in popularity? What are the benefits of facing the cold water that makes most people shiver at the thought of?
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Scealíocht Dublin’s 2026 Independent Fashion Week (DIFW) has officially come and gone. Having swept through the city leaving a wake of Instagram posts and fashion envy, its absence now poses lingering questions regarding the importance of independent events, such as these, in a city struggling to…

trinitynews.ieScealíochtDublin’s 2026 Independent Fashion Week (DIFW) has officially come and gone. Having swept through the city leaving a wake of Instagram posts and fashion envy, its absence now poses lingering questions regarding the importance of independent events, such as these, in a city struggling to hang onto a sense of artistic potential.  “poses lingering questions regarding the importance of independent events” 
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About 200 people march in Keep it Five protest October 18 saw a crowd of about 200 people marching from the Spire to Leinster House to oppose the new proposed citizenship bill. The demonstration reflected wider discontent with the amendments which would raise the residency requirements from five…

trinitynews.ieAbout 200 people march in Keep it Five protestOctober 18 saw a crowd of about 200 people marching from the Spire to Leinster House to oppose the new proposed citizenship bill. The demonstration reflected wider discontent with the amendments which would raise the residency requirements from five to eight years. The protesters held signs that read: “Five is Fair!”, “Down with this sort of thing”, “5 years fair transition”, and chanted “Keep it five, keep it fair!”.
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Teaching to go ahead as normal as October 21 strikes are suspended As Wednesday’s coming public sector strike action has been suspended, “teaching will continue on Wednesday as normal and the campus will be open” according to a College spokesperson.   The three graduation ceremonies originally…

trinitynews.ieTeaching to go ahead as normal as October 21 strikes are suspendedAs Wednesday’s coming public sector strike action has been suspended, “teaching will continue on Wednesday as normal and the campus will be open” according to a College spokesperson.   The three graduation ceremonies originally scheduled for October 21 will remain on their rescheduled date of October 19, as previously communicated by College.  Over the past 24 hours discussions between unions and the government have allowed for more formal pay discussions to begin as early as Saturday.
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Case by Case: New campaign calls for reform of sexual misconduct reporting in Irish universities A new campaign founded by former Trinity student Ashley Nichols is calling for changes to how Irish universities handle third-party reports of sexual harassment and assault, arguing that information…

trinitynews.ieCase by Case: New campaign calls for reform of sexual misconduct reporting in Irish universitiesA new campaign founded by former Trinity student Ashley Nichols is calling for changes to how Irish universities handle third-party reports of sexual harassment and assault, arguing that information provided by witnesses should be considered individually and, where appropriate, assessed for further action. Case by Case emerged following Nichols' experience attempting to report an incident of alleged sexual misconduct she witnessed while studying at Trinity.
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The enduring popularity of Formula 1 In 2014 Bernie Ecclestone, the then chief executive of Formula 1 was asked about the need to expand the sports fanbase. He quipped “I’d rather get to the 70-year-old guy who’s got plenty of cash.” In 2016 the cumulative audience for Formula 1 was measured to be…

trinitynews.ieThe enduring popularity of Formula 1In 2014 Bernie Ecclestone, the then chief executive of Formula 1 was asked about the need to expand the sports fanbase. He quipped “I’d rather get to the 70-year-old guy who’s got plenty of cash.” In 2016 the cumulative audience for Formula 1 was measured to be approximately 390 million viewers worldwide. Forbes reported that by the end of the 2025 season the sport was drawing in a colossal 1.83 billion viewers with the largest driver of growth being the 16-24 year old demographic.
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Irish Universities teetering on “cliff edge”, TCD Chair Paul Farrell tells Oireachtas committee Irish universities are teetering on a “cliff edge”, according to the Chair of the Board of Trinity College Dublin, Paul Farrell. Farrell made the remarks while appearing before a session of the…

trinitynews.ieIrish Universities teetering on “cliff edge”, TCD Chair Paul Farrell tells Oireachtas committeeIrish universities are teetering on a “cliff edge”, according to the Chair of the Board of Trinity College Dublin, Paul Farrell. Farrell made the remarks while appearing before a session of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science on Thursday to discuss funding for higher education, alongside Paul Johnston, Director General, Irish Universities Association (IUA), Mike Beary, Chair of the Governing Authority of University College Dublin (UCD), and Sean O'Driscoll, Chair of the Governing Authority of University College Cork (UCC).
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Lancet studies show significance of arts and cultural engagement in mainstream global health Trinity Professor Agustín Ibáñez is among the authors of a new landmark series of studies showcasing the impact of arts engagement on improving health.  Ibáñez, researcher at Trinity’s Global Brain Health…

trinitynews.ieLancet studies show significance of arts and cultural engagement in mainstream global healthTrinity Professor Agustín Ibáñez is among the authors of a new landmark series of studies showcasing the impact of arts engagement on improving health.  Ibáñez, researcher at Trinity’s Global Brain Health Institute is a co-author of two key papers in the series, published in leading medical journal The Lancet.  The research, produced by an international group of researchers and health experts in collaboration with leaders in arts and culture, was presented recently in New York at Healing Arts UNGA, held alongside the United Nations General Assembly. 
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Trinity College Dublin Herbarium has been reopened On Wednesday September 16, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage, and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, formally reopened Trinity College Dublin's historic Herbarium.  ​The Herbarium underwent a €1.5 million restoration, supported by an…

trinitynews.ieTrinity College Dublin Herbarium has been reopenedOn Wednesday September 16, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage, and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, formally reopened Trinity College Dublin's historic Herbarium.  ​The Herbarium underwent a €1.5 million restoration, supported by an investment from the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The project, officially announced in 2023, included the digitisation and imaging of the various plant, algal, and fungi collections, as well as a complete restoration of the 1920’s herbarium.
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Film project involving Trinity mathematicians receives award at Venice Film Festival A film whose production involved two Trinity-based mathematicians was awarded the Silver Lion for Best Director at last month's Venice Film Festival.  Prof Samson Shatashvili, who holds the University Chair of…

trinitynews.ieFilm project involving Trinity mathematicians receives award at Venice Film FestivalA film whose production involved two Trinity-based mathematicians was awarded the Silver Lion for Best Director at last month's Venice Film Festival.  Prof Samson Shatashvili, who holds the University Chair of Natural Philosophy and also serves as Director of the Hamilton Mathematics Institute, and Maria Shtilmark, of the School of Mathematics, both contributed to the production of ‘DAU’, directed by Ilya Khzhanovsky, and were also both part of the film's delegation at its world premiere.
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Research co-authored by Trinity professor examines connection between ageing and our voices Recently-published research co-authored by professor of the Trinity College Dublin Global Brain Health Institute, Dr. Agustín Ibáñez, has explored the potential of voice as a signifier of brain health and…

trinitynews.ieResearch co-authored by Trinity professor examines connection between ageing and our voicesRecently-published research co-authored by professor of the Trinity College Dublin Global Brain Health Institute, Dr. Agustín Ibáñez, has explored the potential of voice as a signifier of brain health and biological aging. Data collected across four Latin American countries from over 2,000 Spanish-speaking participants has demonstrated a correlation between features of speech and brain health.  By examining both what participants said and how they spoke, researchers were able to develop a ‘speech clock’, which estimated participants’ chronological age by analysing features ranging from vocabulary and semantic precision (meaning conveyed through language), to speech patterns of pitch and speed.
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University of Southampton phasing out use of Turnitin following concerns over students’ work being used to train AI models The University of Southampton has announced that it will “immediately” begin the phasing out of its use of Turnitin following changes to the software “that would have allowed…

trinitynews.ieUniversity of Southampton phasing out use of Turnitin following concerns over students’ work being used to train AI modelsThe University of Southampton has announced that it will “immediately” begin the phasing out of its use of Turnitin following changes to the software “that would have allowed it to use student submission to train AI services”. In a statement released shortly before the beginning of its academic year, the university said: “We have a responsibility to protect the data, intellectual property and academic work of both our students and the University” and noted that, although Turnitin had postponed any changes, the firm still intends to “revisit implementing these updates next year”.
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Now that’s what I call foreplay Someone is coming over. Not “coming over” coming over, obviously. You are just hanging out. The fact that your room is cleaner than it has been in three weeks and the big light has been extinguished is entirely coincidental. So too is the fact that you are now…

trinitynews.ieNow that’s what I call foreplaySomeone is coming over. Not “coming over” coming over, obviously. You are just hanging out. The fact that your room is cleaner than it has been in three weeks and the big light has been extinguished is entirely coincidental. So too is the fact that you are now scrolling through Spotify trying to decide what soundtrack best communicates that you are extremely relaxed about the whole thing.
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Ireland’s first Tertiary Education Strategy 2026-2031 launched On September 17, Ministers James Lawless and Marian Harkin launched Ireland’s first Tertiary Education Strategy 2026-2031, with the aim of expanding learning and academic pathways.  The strategy aims to support a better-connected…

trinitynews.ieIreland’s first Tertiary Education Strategy 2026-2031 launchedOn September 17, Ministers James Lawless and Marian Harkin launched Ireland’s first Tertiary Education Strategy 2026-2031, with the aim of expanding learning and academic pathways.  The strategy aims to support a better-connected education environment, by bringing together the further and higher education and research sectors to better align their strategic interests. It has been developed by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
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Sir Max Hastings presented with Praeses Elit Award by Trinity Law Society On October 13, Trinity College Dublin Law Society (LawSoc) presented British historian Sir Max Hastings with the Praeses Elit Award.  Hastings is most well known for his work as a journalist within publications such as the…

trinitynews.ieSir Max Hastings presented with Praeses Elit Award by Trinity Law SocietyOn October 13, Trinity College Dublin Law Society (LawSoc) presented British historian Sir Max Hastings with the Praeses Elit Award.  Hastings is most well known for his work as a journalist within publications such as the BBC, Bloomberg, or The Daily Telegraph,  as well as for his contributions in military history, with a focus on twentieth-century conflicts. He has reported from some of the most significant political events of the second half of the twentieth century.
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Protein is being replaced by fibre maxing? Last year, people were fixated on the amount of protein they were consuming. By early 2026, the trend of eating more fibre had started to dominate social media timelines, as food creators shifted their focus from protein to increasing their fiber intake.…

trinitynews.ieProtein is being replaced by fibre maxing?Last year, people were fixated on the amount of protein they were consuming. By early 2026, the trend of eating more fibre had started to dominate social media timelines, as food creators shifted their focus from protein to increasing their fiber intake. Today, “fibre-maxxing” is the latest fixation, with plenty of videos and posts on Instagram and TikTok informing viewers about what their diets should look like.
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Trinity Centre for Reproductive Sciences and Women’s Health launched A new transdisciplinary Trinity Centre for Reproductive Sciences and Women’s Health (TCRW) has been launched, which aims to “transform research, clinical care, education and policy in women’s reproductive health”. The centre,…

trinitynews.ieTrinity Centre for Reproductive Sciences and Women’s Health launchedA new transdisciplinary Trinity Centre for Reproductive Sciences and Women’s Health (TCRW) has been launched, which aims to “transform research, clinical care, education and policy in women’s reproductive health”. The centre, launched on Monday by Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, will involve more than 70 members, including scientists, clinicians, social scientists and researchers from 20 disciplines across Trinity College and its clinical partner institutions, including St James’s Hospital, Tallaght University Hospital, Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin and the Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital.
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Sally Rooney’s books will no longer be sold in the UK over her support for Palestine Action College alumnus and Scholar of English, Sally Rooney will no longer have her books sold in the UK as a result of her support for Palestine Action.  Rooney, a bestselling and award-winning Irish author,…

trinitynews.ieSally Rooney’s books will no longer be sold in the UK over her support for Palestine ActionCollege alumnus and Scholar of English, Sally Rooney will no longer have her books sold in the UK as a result of her support for Palestine Action.  Rooney, a bestselling and award-winning Irish author, graduated from College in 2013 with a degree in English.  Her publisher, Faber & Faber said that British antiterrorism legislation means it cannot pass on earnings to her from her book sales.
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Exploring Team GB Team GB can be described as a group of tightly knit, well-off English students, rooted in private school networks. Now, before I get into this, for transparency reasons, in line with journalistic integrity etc. etc., I’m going to come out there and say it. In a crucial way, Team…

trinitynews.ieExploring Team GBTeam GB can be described as a group of tightly knit, well-off English students, rooted in private school networks. Now, before I get into this, for transparency reasons, in line with journalistic integrity etc. etc., I’m going to come out there and say it. In a crucial way, Team GB and I, well, we’re not so different. Much like many of the members of Team GB, I too went to a private Protestant secondary school.
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Sweeney’s ad is “a kick in the face” for women in sport Women make up 55% of College's sports club members, according to Trinity Sport. They turn up to play, not to pose. Sydney Sweeney's new advert for Novig, the US sports-prediction company in which she is an investor, shows her naked behind…

trinitynews.ieSweeney’s ad is “a kick in the face” for women in sportWomen make up 55% of College's sports club members, according to Trinity Sport. They turn up to play, not to pose. Sydney Sweeney's new advert for Novig, the US sports-prediction company in which she is an investor, shows her naked behind American footballs, basketballs and hockey pads. She says "sports" nine times, then, topless on a pool table, tells viewers: "You can't trade this, I just look good here." The Guardian reported that it was viewed more than 22 million times in its first two days.
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TCDSU comhairle as it happens Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU/AMLCT) Comhairle have passed a motion to amend the terms and references of the communications and marketing committee.  The motion, offered by first-year students working on TCDSU/AMLCT communications, is meant to…

trinitynews.ieTCDSU comhairle as it happensTrinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU/AMLCT) Comhairle have passed a motion to amend the terms and references of the communications and marketing committee.  The motion, offered by first-year students working on TCDSU/AMLCT communications, is meant to facilitate the communication of services, supports, and terminology to students who are new to campus. It intends to ensure that TCDSU/AMLCT communications are accessible and inclusive through a direct line of communication from TCDSU/AMLCT to the officer for students with disabilities. 
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Union passes motion to amend the terms and reference of communications and marketing committee – Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU/AMLCT) Comhairle have passed a motion to amend the terms and references of the communications and marketing committee.  The motion, offered by first-year…

trinitynews.ieUnion passes motion to amend the terms and reference of communications and marketing committee –Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU/AMLCT) Comhairle have passed a motion to amend the terms and references of the communications and marketing committee.  The motion, offered by first-year students working on TCDSU/AMLCT communications, is meant to facilitate the communication of services, supports, and terminology to students who are new to campus. It intends to ensure that TCDSU/AMLCT communications are accessible and inclusive through a direct line of communication from TCDSU/AMLCT to the officer for students with disabilities. 
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The art of reclaiming a native tongue “I feel like a fraud when I speak my family’s language. It is their language, not mine.” This line, from a Trinity student who responded to a Trinity News survey, captures a paradox at the heart of heritage language learning. Heritage language speakers are…

trinitynews.ieThe art of reclaiming a native tongue“I feel like a fraud when I speak my family’s language. It is their language, not mine.” This line, from a Trinity student who responded to a Trinity News survey, captures a paradox at the heart of heritage language learning. Heritage language speakers are raised with strong cultural ties to a language but never learnt it to full capacity, usually because another language became dominant in their lives.
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Healy heroics the highlight of Ireland’s World Cycling Championships Irishman Ben Healy set the Men’s Elite Road Race alight at the 2026 World Cycling Championships and was unlucky to only finish 10th in a pulsating instant classic in Canada. Healy attacked the front of the race multiple times,…

trinitynews.ieHealy heroics the highlight of Ireland’s World Cycling ChampionshipsIrishman Ben Healy set the Men’s Elite Road Race alight at the 2026 World Cycling Championships and was unlucky to only finish 10th in a pulsating instant classic in Canada. Healy attacked the front of the race multiple times, but found himself on the wrong side of fortune in a race in which he had good enough legs to win amidst the injury-induced absence of the dominant Tadej Pogačar. 
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French politician Éléonore Caroit addresses Trinity students in keynote address On Friday October 9, The French Embassy in Ireland and Trinity Long Room Hub, in collaboration with the College Historical Society (Hist), Politics Society, French Society, Europa Society, DU Modern Languages and…

trinitynews.ieFrench politician Éléonore Caroit addresses Trinity students in keynote addressOn Friday October 9, The French Embassy in Ireland and Trinity Long Room Hub, in collaboration with the College Historical Society (Hist), Politics Society, French Society, Europa Society, DU Modern Languages and SOFIA, hosted a keynote address by Éléonore Caroit, French Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships, and French Nationals Abroad.  Titled The Future of Multilateralism and International Partnerships in a Divided World, the address examined the challenges facing international cooperation, the erosion of international law, and the need to reform and defend multilateral institutions. 
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Irish nightlife slump deepens with third consecutive year of declining late-night openings Irish bars and nightclubs are staying open late less often, with the number of nights they are permitted to trade beyond normal licensing hours falling for the third consecutive year. Figures from the…

trinitynews.ieIrish nightlife slump deepens with third consecutive year of declining late-night openingsIrish bars and nightclubs are staying open late less often, with the number of nights they are permitted to trade beyond normal licensing hours falling for the third consecutive year. Figures from the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA), which represents Dublin publicans, show that venues were permitted to open late on 30,651 nights in 2025, down from 31,601 in 2024. The 2025 total was almost 23 per cent below the 2018 figure of 37,597. 
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Trinity joins European Masters programme in applied drama and arts education Trinity is one of five European universities delivering Theatre SPACEs, a new two-year master’s programme that began in Bergen, Norway, in September. The programme is the first Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Europe…

trinitynews.ieTrinity joins European Masters programme in applied drama and arts educationTrinity is one of five European universities delivering Theatre SPACEs, a new two-year master’s programme that began in Bergen, Norway, in September. The programme is the first Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Europe dedicated to applied drama and arts education. Twenty-one students secured places on the course from a pool of 1,074 applicants representing 110 countries. The programme brings together Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Arts Târgu-Mureș in Romania, the University of Hamburg and the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague.
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DU History committee condemns enactment of College Campus Tour Policy on students This morning, DU History released an online post in which they condemn that Trinity’s Campus Tour Policy does not exempt students from conducting informal, unpaid tours. They state that College prohibits all campus…

trinitynews.ieDU History committee condemns enactment of College Campus Tour Policy on studentsThis morning, DU History released an online post in which they condemn that Trinity’s Campus Tour Policy does not exempt students from conducting informal, unpaid tours. They state that College prohibits all campus tours without prior authorisation from Trinity Trails, including in instances of students walking groups of family and friends around. The most recent Campus Tours Policy, approved by the College Board on March 29, in 2023 writes that authorised tours of the campus can only be conducted either by booking a tour with Trinity Trails, who is authorised by College to carry out touring services on campus, or through Trinity-authorised tour operators.
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Founder of Gaza Cola Osama Qashoo visits the Phil Founder of Gaza Cola Osama Qashoo visited Trinity today to receive honorary patronage of the Phil in recognition of his "courageous contributions to activism and to the Free Palestine movement”. Qashoo was forced to flee Palestine as a refugee to…

trinitynews.ieFounder of Gaza Cola Osama Qashoo visits the PhilFounder of Gaza Cola Osama Qashoo visited Trinity today to receive honorary patronage of the Phil in recognition of his "courageous contributions to activism and to the Free Palestine movement”. Qashoo was forced to flee Palestine as a refugee to the United Kingdom in 2003. He founded Gaza Cola in 2023, all profits of which go towards Palestinians. In 2024 he also founded Palestine House, a London-based cultural centre. 
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The Gentrification Of Food Throughout history food has been an indicator of class and wealth. While some struggle to afford enough food, others have a surplus with the luxury of choosing what they get to eat. A person’s status can be judged not only by the food they have at their disposal, but by…

trinitynews.ieThe Gentrification Of FoodThroughout history food has been an indicator of class and wealth. While some struggle to afford enough food, others have a surplus with the luxury of choosing what they get to eat. A person’s status can be judged not only by the food they have at their disposal, but by the kind they consume.  In times of uncertainty people have historically reduced and adapted their eating habits.
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IFUT launches formal complaint on behalf of College’s Teaching Fellows The Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) has launched a formal complaint on behalf of Teaching Fellows employed by Trinity.  55 Teaching Fellows employed by Trinity have signed an open letter to Provost Linda Doyle…

trinitynews.ieIFUT launches formal complaint on behalf of College’s Teaching FellowsThe Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) has launched a formal complaint on behalf of Teaching Fellows employed by Trinity.  55 Teaching Fellows employed by Trinity have signed an open letter to Provost Linda Doyle calling for “fair pay, progression and proper recognition”. The open letter, sent on August 6, said: “The current compensation structure for Teaching Fellows is extremely restricted and does not align with the responsibilities and roles being performed by staff.”
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Three Gazan students granted visas to study in Ireland Three Palestinian students have been granted visas allowing them to study at Irish universities. The students' visa applications were originally refused during the summer, a decision which they appealed.  It's understood the appeals process…

trinitynews.ieThree Gazan students granted visas to study in IrelandThree Palestinian students have been granted visas allowing them to study at Irish universities. The students' visa applications were originally refused during the summer, a decision which they appealed.  It's understood the appeals process could have taken up to a year, and a judicial review was subsequently sought in the High Court against the Minister for Justices' previous refusal of the visas.
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President Catherine Connolly joins Trinity celebration that marks 250 years of modern language teaching and study President of Ireland Catherine Connolly attended a College celebration that marked 250 years since the establishment of modern language study and teaching at Trinity. Speaking at the…

trinitynews.iePresident Catherine Connolly joins Trinity celebration that marks 250 years of modern language teaching and studyPresident of Ireland Catherine Connolly attended a College celebration that marked 250 years since the establishment of modern language study and teaching at Trinity. Speaking at the event yesterday evening, Connolly said: "A Chairde Uaisle, tá mé thar a bheith sásta a bheith i bhur gcomhluadar i gColáiste na Tríonóide tráthnóna agus comóradh á dhéanamh agaibh ar dhá chéad caoga bliain ó bunaíodh Ollúnachtaí anseo sa Fhraincis, Gearmáinis, Spáinnis agus Iodáilis. 
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Over 10,000 protesters denounce three years of Gaza genocide in national march Today over 10,000 protesters rallied outside the Dáil to call on the Irish government to sanction Israel, and to mark three years since the beginning of Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza. Members of TCDSU/AMLCT, Trinity…

trinitynews.ieOver 10,000 protesters denounce three years of Gaza genocide in national marchToday over 10,000 protesters rallied outside the Dáil to call on the Irish government to sanction Israel, and to mark three years since the beginning of Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza. Members of TCDSU/AMLCT, Trinity BDS and AMLÉ were in attendance. The protest, organised by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC), saw demonstrators march from the Garden of Remembrance to Leinster House in the 21st such national mobilisation since October 2023.
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How to set reasonable goals this academic year Between lectures, part-time jobs and ensuring no Pav Friday is missed, college life can overwhelm even the most organised of students. Staying on top of the endless stream of midterms, exams and the backlog of readings can feel impossible while…

trinitynews.ieHow to set reasonable goals this academic yearBetween lectures, part-time jobs and ensuring no Pav Friday is missed, college life can overwhelm even the most organised of students. Staying on top of the endless stream of midterms, exams and the backlog of readings can feel impossible while juggling a life outside of academics. But by implementing a few small steps into your weekly routine, you can achieve the academic success you promised yourself in week one.
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Sea swimming culture – the benefits outweigh the coldness! It is no secret that sea swimming in Dublin has recently become a regular hobby for many people. The Forty Foot and Seapoint beaches are now conquered by swimmers, dry robes, and flasks of hot beverages at the ready to brave the chilling…

trinitynews.ieSea swimming culture – the benefits outweigh the coldness!It is no secret that sea swimming in Dublin has recently become a regular hobby for many people. The Forty Foot and Seapoint beaches are now conquered by swimmers, dry robes, and flasks of hot beverages at the ready to brave the chilling waves of the Irish Sea. But why has this phenomenon risen in popularity? What are the benefits of facing the cold water that makes most people shiver at the thought of?