Opinion
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We used to think diamonds were everywhere. New research suggests they’ve always been rare
Emma Tomlinson, Assistant Professor in the School of Natural Sciences, co-authored this piece about what her collaborative research is teaching us about the formation of diamonds throughout time.
16 Mar 2023
Environment|Research|Science
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International law doesn’t protect people fleeing environmental disaster – here’s how it could
Only the creation of an efficient international framework of laws can guarantee refuge for people fleeing such environmental disasters in future, says Morgiane Noel, PhD Candidate, School of Law.
14 Mar 2023
Research|Society
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Landlords and tenants could both be aggrieved by the government’s ‘first refusal’ plan
It is hard to fully tease out the constitutional issues which may arise from the announcement that tenants will get the first chance to buy their home from their landlord, writes Dr Sarah Hamill, School of Law, in a piece first published in The Sunday Business Post.
13 Mar 2023
Research|Society
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Are interest rates really going to keep rising sharply?
Until core inflation is definitely under control, borrowing costs are going to rise more sharply than everyone was hoping, says Dr Supriya Kapoor, Trinity Business School, in this piece published in The Conversation.
13 Mar 2023
Business|Research|Society
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Windsor Framework is as good as it gets for unionism. Will it be enough?
The DUP’s response to the Windsor Agreement will determine whether we will celebrate the Good Friday Agreement’s 25th next month, its very future and that of these islands, says Etain Tannam, Associate Professor in international Peace Studies, in a piece originally published by The Irish Times.
6 Mar 2023
Research|Society
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Why are so many Irish films and filmmakers nominated for Oscars?
They might have little else in common, but Banshees and The Quiet Girl are the products of a network of influences, a long tradition of acting talent that now moves comfortably between LA and Ireland, writes Professor Ruth Barton in this piece originally published in The Conversation.
28 Feb 2023
Arts|Culture|Research
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Ireland has lost almost all of its native forests – here’s how to bring them back
Martha O'Hagan Luff, Associate Professor in Trinity Business School, explains why it is important that we re-establish native forests in Ireland and how we can do it in this piece first published by The Conversation.
27 Feb 2023
Environment|Science|Sustainability
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ChatGPT: our study shows AI can produce academic papers good enough for journals
Publishers and researchers should not necessarily see ChatGPT as a threat but rather as a potentially important aide for research argue Dr Brian Lucey, School of Business and Michael Dowling, Dublin City University, in this piece that was originally published in The Conversation.
30 Jan 2023
Business|Research|Society
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Brigit of Ireland: Saint or goddess?
Ireland's new public holiday to celebrate the icon Brigit has been greeted with widespread enthusiasm. In this comment piece, Dr Mary Condren, Trinity’s Centre for Gender and Women’s Studies, asks “who is Brigit, goddess or saint?”
30 Jan 2023
Culture|Research
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Finding festive treats in the Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland
The Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland is an online treasure trove of historical records where we can learn a lot about Christmas of the past, explains Ciarán Wallace, in this article that was first published by RTE History.
26 Dec 2022
Culture|Innovation|Research
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The 2,700-year-old rock carvings from when Nineveh was the most dazzling city in the world
Recently uncovered Assyrian reliefs stem from the ancient city of Nineveh, which became synonymous with Assyrian power, explains Assyriologist Dr Martin Worthington, in an article published in The Conversation.
22 Dec 2022
Culture|Research
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Iran: dissent by public figures has amplified the protest across the country – and the world
Protesters in Iran have challenged limits on freedom of expression and civil liberties, explains Dr Roja Fazaeli, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies, in this piece for The Conversation.
19 Dec 2022
Culture|Research|Society
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Why new short-term letting laws won’t increase long-term rental supply
Thousands of former short-term lettings may end up being left empty or used as corporate lets, explains Dr Sarah Hamill, School of Law, in an analysis piece for The Irish Times.
15 Dec 2022
Research|Society
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Autumn statement 2022: experts react
Assistant Professor of Finance at Trinity, Supriya Kapoor, contributes to an insightful look at what the latest key developments in UK politics mean in this piece first published by The Conversation.
17 Nov 2022
Business|Society
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From QAnon to The Sandman: how demons found a place in popular culture
In western culture today, demons exist as something of a paradox, argue Zohar Hadromi Allouche, Assistant Professor, School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies and S. Jonathon O'Donnell, Queen's University Belfast in this piece first published in The Conversation.
15 Nov 2022
Culture|Research|Society
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Rishi Sunak and Star Wars: what the UK prime minister can learn about governing from his favourite films
David Kenny, Associate Professor of Law at Trinity, with a piece about the new British PM first published by The Conversation.
4 Nov 2022
Business|Culture|Research|Society
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Social prescribing needs more evidence to support its benefits before widespread rollout
Around one in five GP visits are for non-medical problems, such as loneliness or financial difficulty. However, these non-medical problems are known to have a big impact on patients’ health and wellbeing. GPs are aware of this and want to take a more holistic approach to care, but often are not sure how to do it. This has led to the development of “social prescribing”, where GPs “prescribe” social activities or support for people with the help of a link worker.
26 Oct 2022
Health|Research
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Four of Shakespeare’s plays and how they speak to the current political situation in Britain
Orlaith Darling, Early Career Researcher in Contemporary English Literature and Critical Theory at Trinity, with a timely piece first published by The Conversation.
26 Oct 2022
Culture|Research|Society
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Confronting our demons: understanding Halloween and the vital connections between darkness and light
Halloween celebrates the vital connections between the light and dark interfaces of existence explains Dr Cathriona Russell, School of Religion, Theology and Peace Studies, in this piece originally published in The Irish Independent.
26 Oct 2022
Culture|Research|Society
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Winter eviction ‘ban’ does little more than buy the government time
The problem with the rental market is not over-regulation but bad regulation, poorly enforced, explains Dr Sarah Hamill, School of Law, in this comment piece originally published in The Sunday Business Post.
24 Oct 2022
Research|Society
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Eviction ban is likely to survive court challenge
The Covid-19 moratorium sets a precedent and should guide the implementation of the new ban, writes Rachel Walsh, Associate Professor, School of Law, in a piece originally published in The Irish Times.
20 Oct 2022
Research|Society
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Struggling to make friends as an adult? Why you should try looking to older generations
When making friends, we usually look for people of similar ages, assuming they will share our worldview and life experiences; but this is not always a reliable indicator for forming friendships, says Catherine Elliott O'Dare, School of Social Work and Social Policy, in this piece for The Conversation.
27 Sep 2022
Research|Society
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From Queen Elizabeth to King Charles: how Northern Ireland’s unionists feel about the monarchy
Monarchism is embedded in Northern Ireland’s Ulster unionist identity, explains David Mitchell, from Trinity's School of Religion Theology and Peace Studies, in this piece for The Conversation.
22 Sep 2022
Research|Society
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How Irish entrepreneurs can take on climate change
Professor Quentin Crowley, from Trinity's School of Natural Sciences, says the global climate crisis offers green economic opportunities, not least for Ireland and its abundant offshore wind-energy resources.
8 Aug 2022
Business|Environment|Sustainability
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Inflation: why it’s happening and why interest rates are going up to combat it
Supriya Kapoor, Assistant Professor of Finance at Trinity, writes an explainer piece about a pertinent topic, first published by The Conversation.
5 Aug 2022
Business|Research|Society
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Crypto crash: market volatility is testing investor will but crypto-enthusiasts still see a future
Investing in cryptocurrencies is like riding a rollercoaster with large appreciations followed by sudden dips, says Prof Brian Lucey in this piece he co-authored with Prof Andrew Urquhart, University of Reading, for The Conversation.
28 Jul 2022
Business|Research|Society
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RATs for flu exist – should we be self-testing for that too?
Professor John O'Leary contributes to a piece first published by The Conversation in which the authors ask whether we should be using rapid antigen tests to diagnose flu in the same way as COVID-19.
14 Jul 2022
Health|Science
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Believed to be destroyed 100 years ago, our historical archives are brought back to life with virtual treasury
Peter Crooks and Zoë Reid write about how Ireland's historical archives were brought back to life in a piece originally published in The Irish Independent.
27 Jun 2022
Culture|Innovation|Research
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The Money Question at the Back of Everything: Ulysses and Capitalism
Joyce’s view of economics is still relevant in 2022, explains Adrian Howlett, PhD candidate, School of English.
17 Jun 2022
Culture|Research
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Beauty and the Bleach: the colonial history of colourism explored in BBC documentary
In a recent BBC documentary, entitled Beauty and the Bleach, presenter Tan France (of Queer Eye fame) tackles the issue of colourism.
19 May 2022
Culture|Research|Society