Articles
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US-Irish Symposium discusses ‘Factions, Fears, and Fake News’
Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Research Institute has collaborated with the Society of Fellows and Heyman Center for the Humanities, Columbia University, New York in the joint event.
8 Nov 2017
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A pre-Brexit aviation agreement is needed to avoid travel chaos
Lecturer in Strategy and Researcher in Aviation at Trinity, Padraic Regan, feels Brexit may spell trouble for aeroplane passengers unless an aviation agreement is prioritised.
10 Aug 2017
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Scientists switch on world-leading radio telescope
Joining the the international low frequency array (LOFAR) telescope network will allow astrophysicists based in Ireland to study the early Universe and better understand the effects of the Sun on Earth.
27 Jul 2017
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Trinity duo wins 2017 Irish James Dyson award
Two Trinity engineering graduates won the award for inventing a new software solution that helps people with intellectual disabilities navigate independently.
7 Sep 2017
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Can one powerful person change the course of history?
The critical role played by powerful leaders in transforming the path of history was the focus of the annual Edmund Burke lecture delivered by Prof Margaret MacMillan.
26 Oct 2017
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Statisticians celebrate 50 years of the discipline at Trinity
World-leaders in statistics will discuss what lies ahead on the 50th anniversary of the discipline in Trinity.
14 Nov 2017
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From zombie critters to plant sensors at the School of Natural Sciences showcase
Researchers and postgraduate students from the School showcased the fascinating -- and hugely varied -- research they are currently conducting.
16 Nov 2017
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New anti-protest laws are incompatible with American democracy
Assistant Professor of Sociology, Laura Graham, notes that civil protest is deeply embedded in American democratic history.
7 Apr 2017
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New research to assess how lasers may provide more energy-efficient Internet
Professor John Donegan from the School of Physics has been awarded €1.46m by Science Foundation Ireland to assess the impact lasers could have.
21 Feb 2017
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Ancient DNA analysis recreates genetic history of Portugal and Spain
Bronze Age Iberia received fewer Steppe invaders than the rest of Europe. The relative lack of invasion may explain why a pre-European language, Euskera, still exists in Iberia.
28 Jul 2017
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Eyes in the sky — how ground-bound animals follow vultures to a free lunch
On the plains of Africa, jackals and hyenas follow scavenging vultures to pick up an easy meal.
21 Mar 2017
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Viewing protein folding helps scientists home in on neurodegenerative disease
Scientists have, for the first time, observed how proteins fold in real time, which has implications for understanding diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
16 May 2017
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A digital exhibition exploring J.M. Synge’s ‘The Playboy of the Western World’
A digital exhibition exploring J.M. Synge’s most celebrated play launched on 110th anniversary
26 Jan 2017
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‘From Decadence to Despair’: An chéad taispeántas mór faoi Oscar Wilde in Éirinn
Tá tús curtha leis an gcéad taispeántas mór riamh in Éirinn maidir le Oscar Wilde i Leabharlann Choláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath.
12 Oct 2017
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Liffey Trust teams up with Trinity Business School to fund MBA scholarships
The scholarship was awarded to John Drumm, founder of Glencar Healthcare, which specialises in funding Irish healthcare infrastructure.
25 Aug 2017
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Researchers take to Zero-G ‘Vomit Comet’ to study steam-powered spaceccraft
Dr Robinson was assessing how water evaporates in space for the European Space Agency, with his work focused on the potential of steam for powering next-gen spacecraft.
5 Jul 2017
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High levels of mental health issues for spousal carers of people with dementia
The largest study undertaken in Ireland to examine the health and wellbeing of people caring for their spouse with dementia was launched during national carers Week.
13 Jun 2017
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Trinity celebrates the 425th anniversary of the University
Trinity celebrated 425 years of the university’s founding with a special commemorative symposium opened by An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar.
26 Sep 2017
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Innovation Academy completes first Postdoc bootcamp
The Innovation Academy’s first foray into training Postdocs took place last week. This three day Bootcamp focused on the fundamentals of creative thinking, teambuilding and communications with an overarching aim of supporting Postdoctoral professional development.
27 Sep 2017
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New discovery to prevent infections spreading on medical devices
Microbiologists from Trinity have discovered how to prevent bacterial 'biofilms' from forming on implanted medical devices such as hip replacements and heart valves.
20 Mar 2017