Trinity Today, Michaelmas 2024 Edition
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Novels & nostalgia
Paul Murray, celebrated author and Trinity alumnus reflects on the enduring influence of his alma mater on his life and work, from the chaotic creativity of his student days to his current role as Rooney Writer Fellow.
Can flying be sustainable?
Professor Stephen Dooley, Associate Professor of Energy Science and head of the Trinity College Dublin SAF Research Facility at SMBC Aviation Capital, looks at what’s involved in making aviation sustainable and why Trinity is a leader in the field.
Remembering Gerald Dawe
Trinity School of English Professor Tom Walker reflects on his colleague Gerald Dawe's profound impact as a poet, educator, and founding force behind Trinity's Oscar Wilde Centre for Irish Writing.
Hogwarts and all: Finding the hidden psychology of Harry Potter
Luke Sheehan, BA (2005), caught up with Mary Pyle, PhD (2022), MA (1978), BA (1960) to discuss her psychoanalytic exploration of the unconscious themes in the Harry Potter series for her PhD thesis.
Recipe for success
Trinity Today breaks bread with Brian Hannon, BESS (1993), as the London-based dining doyen shares his journey from his early days as a Trinity student to his professional beginnings and onto his latest trailblazing ventures.
High hopes: Psychedelics and mental health
Exploring the potential of psychedelics in mental health treatment with Dr John R Kelly, psychiatrist and Associate Professor at Trinity and Tallaght University Hospital.
Discworld’s publishing wizard
Colin Smythe, the 2024 Visiting Terry Pratchett Fellow at Trinity, reflects on his lifelong passion for publishing and his pivotal role in bringing Terry Pratchett’s magical Discworld novels, and over 600 other works, into the world.
Back in the game
International rugby player and Trinity PhD candidate, Kathryn Dane, makes a triumphant return to rugby after overcoming a life-threatening brain haemorrhage.
AI in orbit
Fintan Buckley, Trinity graduate, co-founder and CEO of Irish space-tech company Ubotica, explains how they are revolutionising satellite technology using AI.
World of gamecraft: origins
From a young fan of gaming and graphics to a major industry player, Steve Collins, PhD (1996), BA (1991), has transformed the video game scene.
The tragic obsession with youth
Professor Jarlath Killeen, Head of the School of English, examines the destructive allure of eternal youth in Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray.
A life in a day
Helen Shenton, Librarian & College Archivist at Trinity, takes us through her day running one of the world’s great libraries, the beating heart of our university.
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