Opinion
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A major uprising in Jerusalem and beyond is just a few missteps away
Assistant Professor in International Peace Studies, Carlo Aldrovandi says the summer crisis in Jerusalem makes it clear that a major conflagration in Israel-Palestine could just happen.
17 Aug 2017
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A pre-Brexit aviation agreement is needed to avoid travel chaos
Lecturer in Strategy and Researcher in Aviation at Trinity, Padraic Regan, feels Brexit may spell trouble for aeroplane passengers unless an aviation agreement is prioritised.
10 Aug 2017
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How to be a better leader — according to science
Associate Professor in Human Resources and Organisational Behaviour at Trinity, says that 'purposeful' leaders with a strong moral compass have the biggest impact on colleagues.
4 Aug 2017
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‘Frondeurs’ and fake news: how misinformation ruled in 17th-century France
Lecturer in French History, Linda Kiernan, with an opinion piece published on The Conversation.
2 Aug 2017
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Does the next industrial revolution spell the end of manufacturing jobs?
Research Assistant in Manufacturing Research Engineering at Trinity, Jeff Morgan, believes that it is up to us to make sure the 'robot workforce' works for us -- freeing us up to focus more on business development and creative science.
20 Jul 2017
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Sensing the dead is perfectly normal — and often helpful
Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology at Trinity, Simon McCarthy-Jones, argues that we shouldn't feel afraid to talk about these experiences -- which are surprisingly common.
20 Jul 2017
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Will Amazon’s Whole Foods deal go the same way as L’Oréal and Body Shop?
Assistant Professor of Ethical Business at Trinity, Tanusree Jain, wonders whether Whole Foods will be able to retain its 'conscious capitalism'.
22 Jun 2017
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Are diesel cars really more polluting than petrol cars?
A fact-check piece co-authored by Associate Professor in Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Aonghus McNabola, which underlines that older diesel vehicles are more damaging to human health than their petrol counterparts.
2 May 2017
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A Contested Experience: The Multiple Meanings Of ‘Hearing Voices’
Dr. Simon McCarthy-Jones, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, writes in a piece in The Huffington Post UK how voices can be many things and suggests that people need information and the freedom to explore what their voices mean, in a supportive environment.
27 Apr 2017
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When the past is present: the multiple meanings of ‘hearing voices’
Dr. Simon McCarthy-Jones, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, explains new perspectives emerging in the field of voice hearing, which are leading to innovative ways to help hearers.
27 Apr 2017
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What we can learn from the Victorians teaching their kids about consumerism
Assistant Professor in Children's Literature at Trinity, Jane Suzanne Carroll, believes it is important to teach children about production and consumption.
27 Apr 2017
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People are taking to the streets to defend science – but it could come at a cost
Dr Joseph Roche, Assistant Professor in Science Education, believes this weekend's March for Science will present a tricky challenge for those involved to strike the appropriate level of political activism.
21 Apr 2017
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Children should be more involved in healthcare decisions that affect them
Professor of Children's Nursing in Trinity, Imelda Coyne, explains why children should be seen and heard in hospitals and surgeries.
20 Apr 2017
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New anti-protest laws are incompatible with American democracy
Assistant Professor of Sociology, Laura Graham, notes that civil protest is deeply embedded in American democratic history.
7 Apr 2017
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How Brexit could put a strain on EU-China relations
Professor in Business Studies, Louis Brennan, believes China will find a less supportive voice within a Europe that doesn't include the UK.
4 Apr 2017
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Freud’s divide between psychiatry and neurology is redundant — here’s why
Neurological and psychiatric conditions both involve the brain, but are treated very differently. Perhaps they shouldn't be.
28 Mar 2017
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How to unlock the potential of papyrus wetlands in Africa
Papyrus wetlands cover 6% of sub-Saharan Africa and the quick-growing plant has enormous potential as a renewable energy source.
22 Mar 2017
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Disruptive Business Models: Boon or Bane for Society
Airbnb is one example of disruptive business models that have come into sharp focus in recent years.
3 Mar 2017
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Stopping maternity care for mothers six weeks after giving birth is unrealistic
Three-quarters of women birthing in Ireland are not being asked about their own health issues after becoming mothers, and the lack of information and lack of discussion about these issues means women stay quiet, because they feel embarrassed and believe they are alone in experiencing these problems.
8 Dec 2016
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‘Brexit, Brussels and the Big Apple’ – Trinity experts give their view
Amid the European Commission’s Apple ruling and talk of a hard Brexit, Trinity experts discuss Ireland’s next move as part of the 'Behind the Headlines' series
20 Oct 2016
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2016 US Presidential Election:Trinity experts give their views and predictions
Hilary Clinton & Donald Trump on free trade, climate change, race, class and gender.
4 Oct 2016
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Was De Gaulle Right After All?
Maybe De Gaulle was right to reject British membership of the EU in the 1960s, on the grounds that Britain was too insular and non-European in outlook.
29 Jun 2016
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Pooling of Decision Making Increases Freedom
The Brexit campaign, at least up to now, is based on the assumption that the alternative to EU membership is some nirvana, where the British government will be free to do what it wills on the global stage without being constrained by the decisions of others or the need for collective and binding decision making.
10 May 2016
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‘People With Intellectual Disability Have Been Silenced Too Often’
We, as a society, need to tackle continued physical segregation, political invisibility and abuse of human rights of people with intellectual disability.
10 May 2016
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The Proclamation was a speech by Pearse, not a constitution
The Easter Rising document did not reflect the range of views of its seven signatories.
28 Mar 2016
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Recognising the impact of research in the Arts and Humanities
The Arts and Humanities both celebrate and challenge the expression of the human condition, according to Professor Jane Ohlmeyer.
3 Mar 2016
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How Our Employment Laws Could Better Support People with Mental Health Issues
People with mental health problems in Ireland experience persistent labour market disadvantage, according to Mark Bell, Regius Professor of Laws at Trinity.
2 Feb 2016
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The Proclamation – The Spirit of 1916 Captured on a Piece of Paper
It was met with indifference when it was first read out and is now often misquoted, but the 1916 Proclamation remains a triumph of inspiration, according to Professor of History Patrick Geoghegan
1 Feb 2016
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Shareholders can learn about company risk from Volkswagen scandal
Poor corporate governance is always dangerous, according to Dr Elaine Laing, Assistant Professor in Finance, Trinity Business School
19 Jan 2016
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Restrict free markets and other freedoms may be curtailed
Markets are not without limitations, but they allow freedom, according to Professor of Economics John O'Hagan
18 Jan 2016