Catch up with Faculty staff in the media this week, speaking on their research and helping our understanding of current issues.

Dr Bronagh Ann McShane, School of Histories and Humanities, has written an opinion piece in the Irish Times 26 April 2025 ‘Race to succeed Pope Francis begins’. (Subscriber content)

 

Professor Ian Robertson, School of Psychology spoke to RTÉ's Prime Time on 24 April 2025 about his views on the potential risks and rewards of generative AI.' Excited, terrified' - leading psychologist on our future with AI.         

 

Professor Ruth Barton, School of Creative Arts, was interviewed on the BBC TV Show Talking Movies Irish Film Special. There is a five-minute clip here showing the interview with Professor Barton on Irish cinema. The full programme is in BBC IPlayer but available only in the UK here.

 

Dr Simone McCaughren, School of Social Work and Social Policy. A new report authored by social policy experts in Trinity's School of Social Work (Dr Simone McCaughren) and Social Policy and legal experts in University College Cork (Dr Aisling Parkes and Dr Kenneth Burns) has made 20 recommendations about the operation of the in-camera rule in Irish courts. The report, which will be published shortly, is featured in the media:

 

Trinity Business School. Further media on the Trinity Business School business summit:

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