Ireland teems with creative life, and has become a hub for the television and film industry in recent years, thanks to not only the hefty tax incentive to film here under Section 481, but the beautiful filming locations the country …
Laura Galvin is the Deputy Comment Editor for Trinity News, and a Senior Fresh student of English Literature and Classical Civilisation.
Britain’s withdrawal from Erasmus+ will hinder its relationship with Ireland
The short-sighted decision to pull out of Erasmus+ will cut several ties with Ireland, and prevent the formation of future ties
Speculation on whether or not the UK would remain within the EU and EEA’s student mobility programme, Erasmus+, has ensued since the UK voted to leave the European Union in 2016. A last-minute decision resulting in the United Kingdom resolving …
Recent instances of misogyny have shown that Ireland has retained a dark cultural past of gendered violence
Irish women are constantly let down by the government but they must diverge from the past
Ireland, more than many of our European counterparts, has a distinct history of its blurring of boundaries between the church and the state. Our rich heritage comes at the cost of deeply ingrained archaic Catholic values that are still prevalent …
Students are unfairly vilified for spreading Covid-19
Pointing the finger at any specific group of people will only encourage more bad behaviour
You only have to look at the comment section of any recently published Covid-19 scandal in any news outlet to see which demographic is on the receiving end of the public’s blame for spreading the virus. We have been treated …
The reform of TSM is a positive switch for students
The long overdue switch from two subject moderatorship to joint honours has many benefits for students in the arts block and beyond
Studying anything at college level comes with its own unique benefits and drawbacks, with all subjects requiring a high level of drive and commitment, and a rigorous reading schedule. However, liberal arts students tend to suffer the most with the …
The climate crisis must be addressed alongside the pandemic
Covid-19 and the pandemic should be embraced as an opportunity to hold those responsible for the climate crisis accountable
The notion that “nature is healing” was inescapable during the peak of lockdown, providing many with a sense of hope that despite its rattling disturbance to the lives of all, perhaps there would be a positive side. Images of clear …
Students need a sense of home not found on a screen
The increase of student learning off-campus will have more serious effects than not being able to sit on the Perch benches
Despite overwhelmingly positive advancements with regards to the easing of Ireland’s lockdown restrictions, uncertainty about the future still remains a huge issue weighing on the minds of students in Trinity and beyond. Between the choice students face regarding Erasmus, and …