Trinity School of Engineering Research & Innovation Showcase 2026
Following the success of our inaugural event in 2025, Trinity College Dublin’s School of Engineering was delighted to host the return of Innovate, Collaborate, Engage: Trinity School of Engineering Research and Innovation Showcase on 21 May 2026.
The event took place from 9:30am in the Tangent Space, located on the 1st floor of Portal, Trinity Business School.
This flagship event brought together researchers, students, industry partners and collaborators to explore the breadth and depth of engineering research taking place across the School. It provided a clear view of how our work moves from ideas and discovery to impact and application.
The response to the inaugural event in 2025 was overwhelmingly positive, with strong engagement across the day and valuable connections made between academia and industry. The 2026 Showcase built on this momentum, delivering a day of lively discussion, insight and collaboration.
Highlights from the day
The Research and Innovation Showcase 2026 highlighted:
- Collaborative research addressing real-world challenges in areas such as sustainable energy, advanced manufacturing, health technologies and digital systems
- Design and research activity from across the School, from early-stage projects to advanced doctoral research
- Practical pathways for working with the School through partnerships, research collaboration and student projects
The Showcase reflected the School of Engineering’s commitment to research that is both academically rigorous and closely connected to practice.
Agenda
- 9:30 - 9:45 Welcome address by Provost and President Dr Linda Doyle, Head of School Prof Anil Kokaram and Lisa Dillon, former VP Microsoft
- 9:45 - 10:45 Postdoctoral Research Showcase led by Professor Bidisha Ghosh, Director of Research for the School of Engineering (Click here to find out more)
- 10:45 - 11:15 Postdoctoral Research Posters, networking and coffee break
- 11:15 - 12:15 PhD Research Showcase led by Professor Breiffni Fitzgerald, Director of Postgraduate Teaching and Learning (Click here to find out more)
- 12:15 - 13:00 PhD Research Posters, networking buffet lunch
- 13:00 - 13:55 Industry Showcase - Short presentations showing example industry co-funded projects, a TCD spin-out company and an overview of funding opportunities (Click here to find out more)
- 13:55 - 14:00 EEDI (Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) Showcase, led by Prof Ciaran Simms
- 14:00 - 15:00 Design Projects Showcase led by Professor Kevin Kelly, (Click here to find out more)
- 15:00 Networking reception
Here’s to the future of engineering at Trinity, and the partnerships that will shape it.
In the coming weeks, we will be sharing more information and content around the event, be sure to follow us on LinkedIN to stay up to date.
If you would like to contact The School of Engineering to discuss or explore industry collaboration, contact Sarah O'Brien.