Technology is not always of Benefit to Society – Deepfakes

By Caolán Maguire In the long record of human history, technological advancement has usually proven to be something for us to celebrate. Advances in personal computing have made commerce more accessible, healthcare more convenient, and connected each of us...

World Radio Day

By Ellen Madden World Radio Day is an annual international celebration celebrated on the 13th of February, which was chosen on the 3rd of November 2011 by member states of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The U...

History of The Irish Examiner

By Akshita Hunka The Irish Examiner is Ireland’s oldest daily newspaper. Being so, it has a long and interesting history. Formerly known as The Cork Examiner, it was used by Editor John Francis Maguire to support Catholic emancipation and Daniel O’Connell...

Great Reads Available at Kenny’s

By Molly Kehoe There is a wide range of great books available at Kenny’s bookstore located in Liosban Business Park, Tuam Rd, Galway City, Co. Galway. Whether you’re looking for a cheesy rom-com or an overly-descriptive science fiction novel, Kenny’s has s...

The Success of The Irish at The Oscars 2024

By Ruth Cawley Fame and good fortune were bestowed upon many Irish stars and filmmakers this year at the 96th Academy Awards which took place on March 10th 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. This event honoured numerous films released i...

The Irish Times Podcasts: Staying Up to Date on the Go

By Lorna Farrelly As the generation of the digital age, where misinformation is widespread and AI is on the rise, it is of utmost importance to locate reliable news sources. Students often find it hard to make time or keep up with current affairs at home a...

What Does The European Commission do for Students? + Announcement

By Sarah Donoghue We here at Oxygen.ie and The SMEDIAs 2024 are pleased to announce that The European Commission will be working with us to sponsor a category in this year's awards.     The European Commission is one of the most important institutions i...

The Forgotten Woman That Changed Science Forever 

By Sarah Donoghue  Sunday, the 11th of February 2024, was the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The Science Foundation of Ireland, the SFI, celebrated the International Day of Women in Science, and has been dedicated to promoting scienc...

Student Media Awards Shortlist Update

The National Student Media Awards are just around the corner and Oxygen.ie is delighted to announce the nominees for the following categories: Features Writer of the Year - News & Current Affairs and TV Production of the Year. Features Writer of the Y...