Natural Sciences
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Welcome to Trinity’s School of Natural Sciences
“The natural world is the greatest source of excitement. It's the greatest source of visual beauty. It's the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living.” – Sir David Attenborough
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News
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Professor Yvonne Buckley honoured with Royal Irish Academy Gold Medal
Professor Buckley, a world leader in plant and animal population biology, has been honoured with the 2026 Royal Irish Academy Gold Medal in the Environmental Sciences, Geography and Geosciences.
16 Feb 2026
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Trinity Research Doctorate Award 2026 - School of Natural Sciences
Applications are now open for Trinity's Research Doctorate Awards 2026-27 in the School of Natural Sciences (School-based)
16 Feb 2026
Education, News
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PhD Opportunity - Rolfe Lab - Zoology
New PhD opportunity available within School of Natural Sciences as part of the Rolfe Lab in Discipline of Zoology.
26 Feb 2026
Education, News
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Our Mission
Our mission is to cultivate an academic environment that supports and enables excellence in education, research, and public service.
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Our Vision
Our vision is to be a national and global leader at the intersection of the natural sciences, society and the environment...
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Our Values
We value being able to do our educational and research activities freely in a safe, supportive, cooperative, and well-resourced working environment...
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Alumni & Friends
Our diverse alumni community comprises almost 9,000 graduates worldwide.
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GradLink Testimonials
Hear from our Graduates.
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Research Highlights
View a selection of recent accomplishments from around our School.
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Current Vacancies
For details of the latest vacancies within School of Natural Sciences.