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Trinity Tree of the Month – Japanese Cherry

This month we are featuring one of Trinity’s most photographed trees, our famous Japanese Cherry tree, or Prunus ‘Shogetsu.’ Its Latin name means moonlight on the pines, or pine tree, in Japanese.

27 Mar 2024

Sustainability

Trinity co-hosts Women in STEMM Summit 2024

The resounding success of the summit co-hosted by the School of Physics underscores the importance of fostering diversity and inclusivity in STEMM fields.

7 Mar 2024

Innovation|Research|Science

Professor Gerry Hanna appointed to Chair of Clinical Oncology

Professor Hanna has been appointed to Chair of Clinical Oncology at Trinity College, the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute and St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network (SLRON). He takes up his post next month.

27 Mar 2024

Health

Researchers use willow trees to revolutionise wastewater treatment in rural Ireland

In a groundbreaking initiative, researchers from the Environmental Engineering group in Trinity’s School of Engineering have embarked on a mission to transform wastewater treatment in rural Ireland.

31 Mar 2024

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

I spy with my speedy eye – scientists discover speed of visual perception ranges widely in humans

The work suggests some people have an innate advantage in certain settings where response time is crucial, such as in ball sports, or in competitive gaming.

1 Apr 2024

Research|Science