Image by Pexels from Pixabay The juggernaut of digitisation has brought many technological alternatives to everyday items. Smart watches are now the default in comparison to analogue. iPads and Apple Pens have become a stand in for pen and paper in classrooms and lecture theatres all over the world. So too have books been met by a digital counterpart: the … [Read more...] about Paper versus Pixels: Have Kindles and their convenience replaced the need for physical books?
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Sustainable forestry – it’s not out of reach
Photo by Anton Atanasov on Pexels The west of Ireland is known for its enthralling natural beauty. But the great brown hills that we associate with untouched wilderness are nowhere near as wild as they should be. Though these areas look untamed, they’re a graveyard for the rapidly disappearing Atlantic Rainforest. These diverse ecosystems now only exist in small … [Read more...] about Sustainable forestry – it’s not out of reach
A United Ireland is More Than Getting Rid of a Border
When those of us in the 26 counties talk about the prospect of a United Ireland, it is a near certainty that someone will speak up to talk about making sure that a new Ireland is one that is welcoming to unionists. However, dwelling on this fact is of little use to moving the conversation forward. It is an accepted reality that unionists need to feel that the Irish state works … [Read more...] about A United Ireland is More Than Getting Rid of a Border
Plugged in: Politics and policies matter, here’s why
Image by Edmond Dantès on Pexels Look, keeping politically active is a hard sell when there seems to be a new WWIII-causing event plastered over the news every week, but hear me out. It is hard to follow the actions of politicians who are far removed from the outcome of their policies, nobody expects Simon Harris to understand what it’s like to have the hardship fund cut in … [Read more...] about Plugged in: Politics and policies matter, here’s why
Winter is in fact, the most wonderful time of the year
Image by Hannah Martin With exam season right around the corner, this may not be the most agreeable opinion. Nevertheless, I will endeavour to share why I find winter to be the most special. I’m going to preface this by saying that for me, winter is the most wonderful time of the year. I know that this is not the same for everyone, such a blanket statement about … [Read more...] about Winter is in fact, the most wonderful time of the year