On Friday 11th and Saturday 12th of March, Trinity was bustling with people geared up for the Activist Festival, a two-day festival, which focused on the theme “turning theory into action”, aimed to engage young activists and equip them with tools to deal with issues such as housing and LGBT rights. The event was run by Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) in collaboration with the Phil, the Science Gallery and the Graduates Students’ Union. Speaking to The University Times, TCDSU President, Lynn Ruane, who organised the festival, said that activism to her means “seeing something that needs to be changed and acting on it … Continue reading At the Festival Inspiring Activists, Engaging Talks and Energetic Performances