The School of English at Trinity College
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Welcome to the School of English
The School of English at Trinity is one of the oldest in Britain or Ireland, and in 1867 it founded the first ever Chair in English Literature on this island. The School continues to be a leader in the discipline. It is ranked 7th in Europe in QS World University Subject Rankings 2024, and 27th in the world in 2025.
School of English News
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Vote for Postdoctoral Fellow Méabh Collins' book in the Irish Book Awards!
Postdoctoral Fellow Méabh Collins' book FROM THE TOP, SALLY FLYNN has been shortlisted for an Irish Book Award in the Teen & YA category.
02 Nov 2026
News
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First Principles: Editing Seamus Heaney
On Saturday 7 November the School of English, in collaboration with the National Library of Ireland’s Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again exhibition, is hosting a celebration of Seamus Heaney’s work in the Trinity Long Room Hub.
08 Oct 2026
Event
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Student and Alumni Publication Board
A new board in the School celebrates the work of our students and alumni!
28 Oct 2026
Education