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Innovators of tomorrow showcase next-gen prototype vehicle and robotic solutions

Trinity students demonstrated innovative, next-gen autonomous vehicles, robots for education and the educational collaborative spaces of tomorrow at the 4E5 showcase.

11 Jul 2017

CAO applications show upward trend for Trinity degrees

A total of 17,920 students, a fifth of all CAO applications, from all over Ireland applied to the university.

15 Aug 2019

Scientists discover key role of ‘protector’ molecule that fights the common flu

Scientists have discovered that a biological molecule important in cell growth (STAT3) is also critical in protecting us against infection – so much so that we would be unable to fight the common flu virus without it.

26 Jan 2017

Scientists discover shared genetic origin for MND and schizophrenia

Researchers say the new findings have major implications for how we classify diseases and that they challenge the existing divide between neurology and psychiatry.

24 Mar 2017

Up to 460,000 people at risk from unsafe radon exposure in Ireland

A new radon risk map that combines geological data with indoor radon concentration data shows up to 10% of the population at risk.

23 May 2017

Researchers pinpoint watery past on Mars

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have discovered a patch of land in an ancient valley on Mars that appears to have held water in the not-too-distant past.

15 Feb 2017

Ancient meteorite impact sparked long-lived volcanic eruptions on Earth

Large impacts were common on the early Earth and were likely much more important than previously thought in shaping our planet's structure.

3 May 2017

Innovative education practices improve students’ College-going ambitions

New research shows that innovative education practices developed by the Trinity Access 21 (TA21) project have had a significant impact on the aspirations of young people from low socio-economic areas to attend University.

22 Nov 2017

Scientists identify new mechanism for the development of schizophrenia

Dysfunctional brain blood vessels may be associated with the development of schizophrenia. There is potential for new treatments via new drugs that target these abnormal blood vessels.

10 Oct 2017

Trinity manuscripts project offers public rare window into the medieval world

From supersized hymn books to an early version of the Táin - eight remarkable medieval manuscripts were introduced to the world through public lecture series and digitisation project.

26 Sep 2017

Launch of first major Irish exhibition on Oscar Wilde

23 Oct 2017

Trinity engineers unveil Ireland’s first prototype robot for assisted care

The prototype robot has been designed to work in assisted care facilities and to interact socially with the elderly and with people living with disability.

13 Nov 2017

Trinity celebrates Chinese New Year

To celebrate the Chinese New Year, Trinity College Dublin’s front façade was lit up red to welcome in the Year of the Rooster.

30 Jan 2017

Scots Pine is Irish Through and Through

Previously thought to have died out in Ireland before being reintroduced, the tree has existed in Co. Clare for thousands of years.

22 Jun 2016

Increasing use of caesarean section in Ireland reflects a worsening risk profile

Leading researchers and practitioners in the field of maternal health were brought together at a conference to discuss the increasing use of caesarean section in Ireland and the associated risks for mothers and infants.

25 Oct 2016

Careers Week 2016

An opportunity to meet employers and start your job search.

5 Oct 2016

Computer Science Must Become a Core School Subject

Trinity report calls for reform of educational system to fix digital skills gap

17 May 2016

Singing in Irish Sign Language

A video of three Trinity students using Irish Sign Language to perform the popular ’santa Claus is coming to town' has gone viral.

16 Dec 2016

Rates of depression are high amongst pregnant women in Ireland

One in six pregnant women – or 16% of pregnant women - attending maternity services across Ireland are at probable risk of depression during their pregnancy, according to a new survey launched today by a Trinity College Dublin research team and the Irish Obstetric Services.

3 Nov 2016

Friday’s Spatial Music Performance Kicks Off Creative Challenge Showcase

This newly commissioned work involves Trinity composer Enda Bates, Trinity Orchestra, Cue Saxophone Quartet and Miriam Ingram.

6 Apr 2016

Trinity salutes Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner, Sir Fraser Stoddart

Honorary degree recipient from Trinity, Sir Stoddart, received the prize along with Jean-Pierre Sauvage and Bernard L Feringa for work in producing tiny molecular machines.

5 Oct 2016

Scientists Sequence Ancient British ‘Gladiator’ Genomes from Roman York

Trinity's geneticists were the first to sequence genomes of ancient Britons. Their findings may help to piece together migration patterns from centuries ago.

19 Jan 2016

Trinity economist wins award to investigate innovative flexible loan products

Trinity economist Michael King wins $300,000 to investigate the impact of innovative loan products on micro-entrepreneurs in India

7 Jul 2016

Trinity Debates 1916 in London

Trinity was the first Irish university to host a major 1916 event outside of Ireland, when it joined with The Institute of Irish Studies, at the University of Liverpool, to host a debate on 1916 in London.

22 Apr 2016

New company Inflazome will tackle chronic inflammatory diseases

The company, based on collaboration between Trinity and the University of Queensland, has raised €15 million to develop new therapeutics.

12 Sep 2016

How Our Employment Laws Could Better Support People with Mental Health Issues

People with mental health problems in Ireland experience persistent labour market disadvantage, according to Mark Bell, Regius Professor of Laws at Trinity.

2 Feb 2016