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 21st in the world.
School of English News
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Shortlist for the John Pollard Foundation International Poetry Prize announced
This is the seventh year of the prize, awarded annually for an outstanding debut collection of poetry in the English language. Valued at €10,000, the prize is sponsored by the John Pollard Foundation.
24 Feb 2025
News
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Briena Staunton Visiting Writer Fellowship
The Briena Staunton Visiting Writer Fellowship is held in partnership by Pembroke College Cambridge and Trinity College Dublin, and rotates between the institutions.
05 Mar 2025
Education
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Mere Bagatelles: Women's Diaries from Ireland, 1760-1810 awarded Honorable Mention for this year's Robert Rhodes Prize for Books on Literature
Dr Amy Prendergast's book was awarded Honorable Mention for this year's Robert Rhodes Prize for Books on Literature
28 Feb 2025
News