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New project aims to bring down the cost of offshore wind turbines
David Igoe, Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at Trinity, will use a newly secured Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) grant of about €250,000 to support research into the effects of pile ageing for offshore wind foundation design.
Computer scientists release new Pytch web-app to help students write their own programmes
The new version of the free “Pytch” app is the fruit of a development process in which a community of young coders and educators around the world have worked to create and improve a fantastic resource for students and new programmers.
Harnessing the Power of Nature: Willow Trees Revolutionise Wastewater Treatment in Rural Ireland
School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin Environmental Engineering group is revolutionising rural wastewater treatment using willow trees, offering hope for areas with poor draining soils.
ESB and Trinity’s ADAPT and CONNECT research centres to accelerate technology innovation in energy sector
The research involves two main projects with a goal of enabling large energy users to make better energy choices, helping the environment and supporting the green agenda implemented by the Irish Government.
What I learned: How a postgrad helped my career
Claudia Bailey was attracted to a course at Trinity due to its inaugural year status, offering her the chance to contribute to innovative learning. The international diversity of the student body enriched her experience, fostering a diverse range of perspectives. This interdisciplinary programme covered engineering, environment, and emerging technology topics, providing a comprehensive knowledge base. Bailey attributes her current role as a technology and engagement manager at Smart Docklands to the interdisciplinary approach of the course, emphasizing its value in preparing students for impactful roles in technology and urban development. Read more about her experience at Trinity
Trinity College Dublin School of Engineering Academics Win 2023 Haagen-Smit Prize for Groundbreaking Air Pollution Research
In a momentous achievement for School of Engineering at Trinity, a team of esteemed academics has clinched the prestigious 2023 Haagen-Smit Prize for their innovational research published in the renowned journal Atmospheric Environment. Professors Aonghus McNabola, Brian Broderick, Assistant Professor John Gallagher, and Adjunct Professor Prashant Kumar were honoured with this esteemed award, recognising their exceptional contribution to the field of air pollution science.
Green Week 24 - Healthy Planet, Healthy People
This has been Trinity’s 22nd year marking Green Week. The event started in 2003 to honour the late Professor Simon Perry, who started the College Recycling and Environment Committee, now known as the Green Campus Committee.
The IEEE Student Branch hosts the 2nd Threesis on 19th February 2024
Threesis is the annual flagship event of the local IEEE Student Branch of Trinity College Dublin, where early-stage researchers are invited to present an accessible 3-minute presentation of their research intended for a broad audience. The event was open-to-all with more than 40 attendees participating, with a broad pool of audience members with diverse expertise.
Trinity Green Week commences with sightings of artworks across campus
Celebrations for Green Week commenced yesterday and will continue to be celebrated throughout the week, working in tandem with Health and Sports Week which will commence this Thursday. A total of 15 events have been organised for Green Week, with Monday being the busiest day with five events. Several long term initiatives with the goal to make Trinity more sustainable have been launched today.
Learnovate to receive €9.6m in funding from EI and IDA
The technology centre for the future of work and learning, Learnovate, is to receive €9.6m in funding to help Irish based tech companies address the emerging skills gap.
Green Week 2024
Green Week begins next Monday, 11 March and will be a week of community, learning and acknowledging the hard work of students and staff that work diligently to make Trinity a more sustainable Campus. Our theme for this year is ‘Healthy Planet, Healthy People’ because we know that our health and the health of our planet are inextricably linked. Click here to find out more.
Education
As knowledge grows, we understand better the effects, both positive and negative, that our way of living has on the world around us. E3 education is built on the philosophy that it is possible to have a vibrant economy while at the same time supporting the natural world and the people, societies and cultures it sustains.
Research
E3 – Balanced Solutions for a Better World As a university we have a responsibility to help solve the most challenging issues of our time. Universities are centres of excellence for research and education. They bring the generations together into a single place and, at their best, they uncover new knowledge, nurture ground-breaking ideas, and encourage a radical approach to problem-solving.
Martin Naughton E3 Learning Foundry’
This state of the art 7,256 square metre facility, based on the main Trinity campus, will deliver new teaching facilities and an innovative interactive learning space for undergraduate and postgraduate students.