Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

A Chairde,

It does not feel long ago that I first made my application to be part of The Eagle’s editorial board for Volume 7. Yet here I am, bringing my term as Editor in Chief of this magazine to an end.

I am immensely proud to be launching our fourth issue of the year, in collaboration with Trinity Business Review. This issue contains some truly fascinating and thought-provoking articles, from a diverse set of disciplines, that encapsulate the theme of Law and Technology perfectly. In our world, we have grown so accustomed to technology that we sometimes overlook the astonishing things that it can accomplish. It is a tool which we can use for so much good, from environmental innovations to substantial increases in production, and which will serve as a benefit to us all. At the same time, however, there are dangers with unfettered technological innovation, and we must also consider how to innovate responsibly, so as not to do injustice to each other or to our planet.

This year, we have seen record readership, covering a variety of different areas, from human rights to technology, and so much in between. I am also very proud to have featured our first ever pieces featuring an Gaeilge, embodying the seanfhocal “beatha teanga í a labhairt” - the life of a language is to speak it. I think this can be applied more broadly to our mission at The Eagle, as the same can be said for ideas. I am so grateful to have helped to facilitate so many great ideas this year, which have seen the magazine take on a new life of its own.

For this our last issue, I want to ensure that all those who have helped to make this year what it has been are thanked - bear with me, there are a lot of them!

I know that all of the success we have enjoyed this year has not been through luck, but rather the continued effort of a fantastic team. To our editorial board, Aisling, Antóin, Catherine, Chloé, Doireann, Emma, Jacob, Julia, Liam, Mark, Mira, Muireann, Ted, and Tom, I am so grateful for your energy and enthusiasm this year. Each of you has demonstrated a keen editorial ability, which I hope you will continue to use in the future. To Zoe, our most-experienced member and wonderfully-talented Public Relations Officer, I cannot thank you enough for bringing new life to The Eagle’s fantastic online presence, and I thank you for managing to make all of my ideas come to life. To Ellen, our Copy Editor, I am so thankful for all of the fantastic work you have put into our blog’s continued success. Seeing new pieces published each week on such diverse topics has been a joy, and your ability to add new shine and quality to each one is phenomenal. To Kat, I have learned so much from you, and I am so grateful for all of the fantastic work you have done as Deputy Editor, you have made my job so much easier with your many wonderful suggestions, often well outside of business hours. I know that each of you will continue to succeed in whatever you do next year.

I am also incredibly grateful for all of the support we have received from our sponsors this year. From support with our print issues from Trinity Publications, Allen & Overy LLP, and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, to our named sponsors at The Maples Group. So much of what we have accomplished this year has been thanks to your support and guidance. I am particularly thankful to Clare Kelly, The Eagle’s founder, and Aisling Ryan, Maples Group, for their ongoing support this year.

Finally, to my friends and family, I am grateful for your ongoing encouragement this year. From providing thoughts on the many iterations of each issue to advice on some of the aspects of running the Gazette, I know that my life has been made remarkably easier by having your support.

have grown significantly, and I am confident that next year’s team will continue to build on the successes we have already achieved. I am very proud of what we have accomplished this year, and to have been your Editor in Chief for Volume 8. I can’t wait to see what’s next!

Le gach dea-ghuí, Matthew O’Shea Editor in Chief The Eagle: Trinity College Law Gazette

Trinity Business Review (TBR) is delighted to collaborate with The Eagle for their fourth and final issue of this academic year. The theme of ‘Law and Technology’ is a particularly exciting one as it offers a wide scope to explore the interconnected disciplines of law and business. Technological advancements have accelerated at a pace faster than anyone could have anticipated and have improved our daily lives by making communication easier, creating better opportunities for learning, making information more accessible and paving the way for medical advancements which were beyond the scope of imagination 50 years ago. That said, the digital era is not without its drawbacks. Concerns about cyber security, data privacy, social disconnect, job loss and addiction dominate news headlines and continue to negatively impact our lives. This issue provides an opportunity to explore these problems and to consider the role technology will play in the future.

Founded in 2018 by students from Trinity College Dublin, TBR aims to provide our readers with a unique insight into the business world and to maintain our position as Ireland’s go-to business publication for university students. The publication is a direct link from the private sector to university students to offer information about potential careers and internships and to give an insight into what a future career in business might look like. TBR is a multi-disciplinary publication. We want to engage with students studying courses other than business. In today’s ever-changing environment we recognise that students with diverse undergraduate degrees may go on to pursue a career in the business world. We urge anyone with an interest in writing about business, no matter their discipline or qualification, to reach out to us and become a part of the TBR team.

As Editor of TBR for the past two years, I am thrilled to have seen the publication grow in size, not only in the number of contributing writers but also through our social media channels. I hope that the publication will continue to provide students with stories that interest and benefit them as they navigate the transition from university to working life, long into the future.

Special thanks to Matthew O’ Shea and to everyone at The Eagle for allowing us to be a part of this issue, and I hope it makes for some interesting reading.

Best wishes, Ruby Porter Editor Trinity Business Review 21/22