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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Arts Council Writer Fellow at Trinity College Dublin 2027
The Arts Council and Trinity College Dublin invite applications from mid-career and established writers for Writer in Residence for the calendar year 2027.
14 Sep 2026
Education, News
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Nicole Flattery awarded 2026 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature
Ireland’s longest-established literary prize marks its 50th anniversary
11 Sep 2026
Event, News
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Laidlaw Scholars in English
The Laidlaw Scholars Leadership & Research Programme aims to develop a new generation of leaders who are skilled researchers, embrace data-based decision making, and believe it is a moral imperative to lead with integrity.
08 May 2026
Education