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Trinity welcomes the Italian President Sergio Mattarella

During his visit he was accompanied by the College Registrar along with the College Librarian and Archivist, Helen Shenton.

15 Feb 2018

The rise of ‘barbaric nationalism’ – 2018 Humanities Horizons lecture

The rise of ‘barbaric nationalism’ and the global migration crisis was the focus of the 2018 Humanities Horizons lecture delivered by Harvard’s Professor Homi K Bhabha.

25 Sep 2018

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Trinity team came 2nd in Deloitte Difference University Challenge Global Final

They are the first ever Trinity team to make the finals and youngest ever Irish team to do so.

23 Mar 2018

Scientists discover how HIV evades the immune system

HIV uses our own cellular machinery to disable a signalling pathway (an assembly line of molecules) that produces anti-viral weaponry in the body.

17 Apr 2018

Trinity partners with Irish Times on Citizen Science initiative

Throughout 2018, a number of Citizen Science projects will be developed and promoted -- people are warmly encouraged to contribute.

18 Jan 2018

Researchers develop first principles for integrated complex care of children

A multi-health-system perspective across 30 countries benchmarks existing services and supports optimal practice in the equity of access to care, and the trust and transparency in care delivery.

16 Oct 2018

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‘The Cambridge History of Ireland’ – a landmark survey of Irish history

The launch of 'The Cambridge History of Ireland' ? a landmark survey of Irish history from 600 to the present day.

1 May 2018

Measuring the social impact of Higher Education community and civic engagement

Minister Mitchell O’Connor has launched a guide for the higher education sector to help institutions to measure the impact of their engagement with Government, civil society, community organisations and the public.

30 May 2018

Royal Visit 11th July – Campus Access Information

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be paying a visit to Trinity College Dublin on Wednesday 11 July 2018.

10 Jul 2018

Student entrepreneurs seek investment as LaunchBox 2018 journey begins

Ten student entrepreneur teams will today commence Trinity’s highly successful accelerator programme.

15 Jun 2018

Top prize in British architectural history awarded to Trinity scholar

The top prize in British architectural history, the Alice Davis Hitchcock Medallion, has been awarded to Christine Casey, Professor in Architectural History, at Trinity College Dublin.

8 Nov 2018

How does the wiring of our brains shape who we are?

Leading neuroscientist, Professor Kevin Mitchell, launched his exciting new book, INNATE, in Trinity earlier this week.

19 Oct 2018

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Kenya illustrates both the promise as well as the pitfalls of devolution

Assistant Professor in Political Science, Michelle D'Arcy, with a piece published by The Conversation.

24 May 2018

Bioengineers unveil surprising sensory and self-healing abilities of seashore creatures

Limpets sense damage to the structurally vital elements of their shells and self-heal in a way that is biologically similar to how broken bones mend in mammals.

30 Aug 2018

Hospital birth culture emphasises technology over support – Trinity academic

Fear, lack of support, and hospital staffing can have greater influence on epidural use than a woman’s level of pain, according to a new book on the future of maternity care co-authored by Trinity academic and midwife Dr Elizabeth Newnham.

12 Jun 2018

Computer science students connect with employers at Internship Speed Connect

The students interviewed for internship placements with companies including Bloomberg, Deloitte, Intel and Accenture.

2 Oct 2018

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Trinity scientists awarded funding for brain health and dementia research projects

Four Trinity researchers are among 21 pilot projects across 10 countries awarded funding, as Global Brain Health Leaders. Three leading organisations including the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) based at Trinity College Dublin and the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the Alzheimer’s Association and the Alzheimer’s Society UK have joined forces to address the […]

6 Dec 2018

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Scientists discover how the “speed gene” works in thoroughbred racehorses

The scientists now know which element of the “speed gene” determines whether racehorses are best suited to sprint-, middle- or long-distance races.

6 Nov 2018

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Trinity’s 2018 Global Engagement Award Winners Announced

The Awards were hosted by the Provost on the 15th of May, 2018 in recognition of outstanding contributions to Trinity’s Global Engagement activities.

17 May 2018

Engineers win inaugural Registrar’s Civic Engagement Award

Assistant Professors Kevin Kelly and Conor McGinn were recognised for their outstanding contribution to Trinity’s engagement with wider society through their teaching and research.

11 Apr 2018