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Modern Technology for Dummies
Tuesday, 13 Apr, 2010 – 14:00 | Comments Off
Modern Technology for Dummies

Living under a rock for the last few years? Never fear – Conor Murphy offers a quick catch-up for the tech scene

Let’s talk about sex
Tuesday, 13 Apr, 2010 – 14:00 | Comments Off
Let’s talk about sex

Conor Murphy believes Irish law should worry less about the bedroom and more about wider issues

‘Sorry’ seems to be the hardest word
Tuesday, 30 Mar, 2010 – 14:00 | Comments Off
‘Sorry’ seems to be the hardest word

As the scandals hit religions, politicians and bankers alike, Conor Murphy asks why so many public figures struggle to atone for their actions

How to lose a year – and pay for it
Tuesday, 2 Mar, 2010 – 14:02 | 5 Comments
How to lose a year – and pay for it

Conor Murphy shares his experiences of UCD’s sprawling bureaucracy and how it has stolen a year of his academic life

It’s not easy being Green
Tuesday, 16 Feb, 2010 – 14:01 | One Comment
It’s not easy being Green

Speaking out on environmental issues hasn’t worked for the Green Party in Ireland, says Conor Murphy, so a different tack needs to be taken

Climate Change: a clouded future
Tuesday, 19 Jan, 2010 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Climate Change: a clouded future

In the aftermath of the Copenhagen conference Conor Murphy criticises the inactions of developed and developing countries alike to take meaningful action

No more nasty nonsense
Tuesday, 10 Nov, 2009 – 14:02 | Comments Off
No more nasty nonsense

With the hype surrounding the BNP, Conor Murphy discusses why nationalism is no excuse for racist policies

White noise democracy
Tuesday, 13 Oct, 2009 – 14:01 | Comments Off
White noise democracy

In the aftermath of the Lisbon referendum, Conor Murphy looks at the descent of political debate into mere soundbites and accusations