Natural Sciences
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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Professor Jennifer McElwain elected Fellow of the Royal Society
Prof. McElwain becomes the first botanist in Ireland to receive this recognition since Henry Horatio Dixon in 1930.
20 May 2025
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Ancient ocean sediments link changes in currents to cooling of Northern Hemisphere 3.6 million years ago
New Research Paper released by International Team co-led by Trinity's School of Natural Sciences Academic Dr. Matthias Sinnesael (Geology) entitled 'Onset of strong Iceland-Scotland overflow water 3.6 million years ago'.
19 May 2025
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Inaugural Lecture - Prof. Karen Wiltshire
Prof Karen Wiltshire will deliver her inaugural lecture entitled “A walk on the bright side: A Climate Scientist’s reflections on a life and career with islands, expeditions and the wonder of it all.”
19 May 2025
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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.

Our Vision
Our vision is to be a national and global leader at the intersection of the natural sciences, society and the environment...

Our Values
We value being able to do our educational and research activities freely in a safe, supportive, cooperative, and well-resourced working environment...