The Hist

The world's oldest student society. Leaders in discourse and debate since 1770. Based in Trinity College Dublin. Currently in our 255th session.

[Dr. Colleen Shogan @AOTUS11_Shogan]

I spent a terrific day visiting the National Archives of Ireland and @tcddublin, with a public event at the end of the day. ☘️

[The Hist @TheHist]

It was an honour to host such an insightful and exciting panel!

[National Archives, Ireland @NARIreland]

Yesterday, @McBrideOrlaith hosted a productive meeting with Colleen Shogan @AOTUS11_Shogan at the National Archives. Later, they both joined @TheHist for a panel discussion with Dr Patrick Geoghegan @_talkinghistory on the challenges and future of state archives. @DeptCultureIRL

[Bernard Dunleavy @DunleavyBernard]

Bram Stoker, Standish O’Grady, Isaac Butt, Douglas Hyde…now the portrait of Professor David McConnell joins them on the walls of @TheHist. It felt historic to be in @tcddublin last night for the unveiling by @MickODeaArtist of his new painting. #TheHist @tcdgenmicro

[St. Mary's College @maristdundalk]

Our 8 senior students, with mentor Mr. Mulligan, making their final preparations at @tcddublin in round one of the @TheHist Leinster Schools debating competition tonight.

[Irish Legal News @IrishLegalNews]

Human Rights in China chief awarded gold medal by The Hist https://t.co/j7lYgRviOE

[The Hist @TheHist]

Our debate tonight, This House Believes Masculinity (with DUGES) is Inherently Toxic, will begin tonight at 7:30pm!

We're looking forward to a great conversation on the history of masculinity and its state in modern society!

[周锋锁 Fengsuo Zhou @ZhouFengSuo]

Yesterday I was honored to receive the Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Public Discourse from @TheHist of Trinity College, the oldest student society.The recognition belongs to the human rights defenders who I have the privilege to work with over last 35 years. It serves as an acknowledgement of the importance of human rights issues in China. Past recipients include Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Patti Smith, Margaret Atwood, President Michael D. Higgins.
The event was attended by about 50 students and faculty on the first day of new school year. They asked many insightful and timely questions,making the experience even more meaningful. I appreciated the opportunity to share my life experiences, from Tiananmen Square to present day.I was especially encouraged by a few Chinese students who listened attentively.

[周锋锁 Fengsuo Zhou @ZhouFengSuo]

昨天我有幸获得最古老的学生社团@TheHist 颁发的金质奖章，以表彰对公共议题的杰出贡献。 这一荣誉真正属于过去35年来我有幸共事的人权捍卫者们，它也代表了国际社会对中国人权问题的关注。
在都柏林三一学院新学年第一天，约有50名学生和教职员工参加了这次活动，他们提出了许多深刻而及时的问题，使这次经历更加意义非凡。我很感激有机会分享我的人生经历，从天安门广场到现在。我尤其感动的是，一些中国学生全神贯注地聆听了我的讲话，并且希望行动起来。
在发言的开始，我专门介绍了天安门母亲王炳章许志永彭立发邹幸彤黎智英高智晟张展曾雨璇

[The Hist @TheHist]

@ZhouFengSuo, human rights activist and student leader of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, will be coming to the Hist to accept a Gold Medal for his contributions to the fight for democracy.

Come along to hear his address and Q&A on Monday at 4pm in the GMB!

[周锋锁 Fengsuo Zhou @ZhouFengSuo]

I am honored to be a speaker at The Hist @TheHist of Trinity College in Dublin Ireland in the coming Monday of Sep 9. Officially the oldest student society, The Hist was founded in 1770, inspired by the great pophilosopher Edmond Burke.
I will arrive this weekend. Let me know if you are around and wiling to meet.
https://t.co/NVALx0HjwE

[Ursula Quill | Ní Choill @UrsulaQuillTCD]

@dramdarcy @TBurke16676745 @ManchanMagan @TG4TV @TheHist @WilliamQuill Carson was a Librarian of the Hist's in the early 1870s, and one of the most touching apsects in @TheHist's history was Douglas Hyde's response when he was invited to be President of the Society:

[from Declan Budd and Ross Hinds, Hist and Edmund Burke's Club, @LilliputPress]

[The Hist @TheHist]

Last month, we awarded comedian and political satirist @Byoussef with our Gold Medal, joining figures like Noam Chomsky and Bernie Sanders.

Check out his speech and Q&A, which touched on his career, advocacy for Palestine, and dedication to free speech!

https://t.co/BUhCDYRE37

[Jenny Maguire (SU) @TCDSU_President]

There have been calls from right-wing Zionist agitators to 'depoliticise' the @tcdsu. At the joint @tcdphil @TheHist debate from February 2024, I spoke in favour of our radical, political and left-wing @tcdsu, which is representative of students.

https://t.co/vl2qwWCA8Q

[Irish Times Letters @ITletters]

Sheelagh Murnaghan, a trailblazer in law and politics https://t.co/vcUTqlWY5F

[Ursula Quill | Ní Choill @UrsulaQuillTCD]

@KILibrary @tcddublin He was also Auditor of @TheHist while he was at Trinity. This is a recent new portrait of him by @MickODeaArtist which is hanging in the GMB.

[The Hist @TheHist]

Join us at 1pm sharp today in the GMB Chamber for an address and Q&A with the incredible @Byoussef

We are honoured to be welcoming him to @tcddublin and awarding him our Gold Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Public Discourse 💙

[The Hist @TheHist]

At our 254th Inaugural Meeting, former President Mary Robinson, @DiopLeon of @Black_andirish, journalist @DearbhailDibs, Philip Lane of @ecb and Hist Auditor @AineKennedy5 discussed “Irish Identity in a Globalised 21st Century”

Watch it on YouTube now! https://t.co/tHYda4RFR4

[The Hist @TheHist]

Thank you to @nathanlawkc for joining us in @tcddublin earlier this month for a wonderful address, interview and Q&A session!

It was an honour to award him our Gold Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Public Discourse for his landmark activism in Hong Kong and internationally

[Trinity News @Trinity_News]

Getting the guests: How do the Hist and Phil do it?
https://t.co/TQcsYZcJin

[Irish History Bitesize! @lorraineelizab6]

Thomas Addis Emmet (24 April 1764 #Cork-14 Nov 1827). Brother Robert.👨‍🎓@tcdalumni @TheHist @EdinUniMedicine. Changed to law; became legal adviser United Irishmen. Involved 1798/1803. Exiled to Belgium then US. NY State Attorney General 1812–13. 🪦Glasnevin https://t.co/eN33KCYKwq