Irish student dies following kayaking accident in the US
Tragic news. An Irish student has passed away after a kayaking accident in the United States at the weekend. Originally from Dublin, Ella Mills died on Sunday (17 September) following the incident on the Potomac River near Washington D.C. According to The Washington Post, the accident occurred when Ella’s kayak turned over and her gear became […]
2 years ago
Irish university accommodation supplies torches for tenants in response to blackout risk
This is where we’re at. Trinity College Dublin has purchased battery-powered lamps for all of its tenants as a safety measure for this winter. The college announced in an email to students in its university accommodation that a torch had been provided for each individual tenant in case of blackouts this academic year. “You may […]
3 years ago
Too little social media can be bad for teenage mental health, a new study shows
Young women were found to have poorer relationships with their peers if they didn’t use social media. How often do you check social media? One hour, two hours a day? Maybe you’re constantly on it. While too much of anything is a bad thing, a recent study from Trinity College Dublin has shown that too […]
4 years ago
Festival-goers take multiple drugs at the same time, according to new research
“Festival drug-related deaths are a growing public health concern.” Alcohol, MDMA powder/crystals, ecstasy pills and cocaine were the highest reported drugs consumed by Irish festival attendees, according to a new study. The report, conducted by researchers at Trinity College Dublin’s School of Medicine in a bid to promote harm reduction and enhance overall protection and […]
4 years ago
Here’s what graduates from Irish colleges can expect to earn in the workplace
A new study has revealed some eyebrow-raising figures… A report by the Higher Education Authority has shone a light on which particular college graduates earn the most money in Irish workplaces, with prominent Dublin-based universities at the top of the list. Students attending Trinity College Dublin boast the highest average earnings after graduation, followed by […]
4 years ago
Trinity College Dublin ranked 101st in list of top universities worldwide
Trinity was named as Ireland’s leading university. Trinity College Dublin has placed 101st in the QS World University Rankings 2022, which ranks the top universities in the world. The rankings provide comparative analysis on the performance of the world’s top 1,300 universities in 97 countries. Trinity was named Ireland’s leading university, beating out University College […]
5 years ago