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Trinity Remains in top 150 Global Universities in Times Higher Education University Rankings 2014-2015

Trinity College continues to be ranked as the Number 1 University in Ireland.

3 Oct 2014

Daniel Kelly Symposium Celebrates Achievements of Trinity Botanist

Professor Daniel Kelly’s achievements were celebrated at the symposium, which showcased important past and current research undertaken in Trinity’s Discipline of Botany.

12 Nov 2014

Trinity Scientist is the first Irish recipient of the Sir David Cuthbertson Medal

Maria O'Sullivan, Associate Professor in Human Nu...

19 Mar 2014

‘Medicine in Trinity College Dublin, An Illustrated History’, by Professor Davis Coakley

'Medicine in Trinity College Dublin, An Illustrated History' by Professor Davis Coakley and published by Trinity College Dublin was launched by the Provost, Dr Patrick Prendergast, at a special event in the Provost's House.

6 May 2014

Trinity Welcomes €245m Funding News for Five SFI Research Centres

Trinity takes the lead in two SFI Research Centres – 'Adapt' and 'CONNECT Centre for Future Networks & Communications,' - and will partner in three others.

20 Oct 2014

New Research Could Provide Key to Overcoming Resistance with HER2 Targeted Cancer Treatments

Trinity scientists lead the discovery of an important new biomarker which could improve HER2 targeted cancer treatments.

12 Jun 2014

Europe’s Largest Gathering of Solar Scientists Welcomed to Trinity

The researchers will discuss some of the biggest questions in modern astrophysics, such as how solar storms cause ’space weather' impacts here on Earth.

11 Sep 2014

School of Social Sciences and Philosophy Awards Grattan Ph.D. Scholarships

The Grattan Scholars programme supports exceptional PhD students who have the potential to become future academic leaders and influential voices for social and economic development.

12 Dec 2014

Down Survey Website Wins Best Practice Award

A Trinity College Dublin project, the Down Survey...

6 Jan 2014

‘Hot or Not’ Trinity Astrophysicists Ask Public to Rank Sunspots

'Citizen Science' project launched internationally to characterise the complexity of sunspots and learn more about solar storm phenomena.

13 Jun 2014

Public Lecture Series on Negotiating Identities from the Margins

How marginal figures and positions challenge main...

22 Jan 2014

New Edition of ‘The Economy of Ireland’ Launched by Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan

The completely reworked text analyses economic recovery in the context of high unemployment, intergenerational inequity, ongoing banking sector problems and restoring public finances.

23 Sep 2014

New Study Highlights Health Benefits of Social Engagement Among Older People

The Trinity-led research showed that community intervention can make a difference to the growing challenge of loneliness among older people in Ireland.

13 Oct 2014

Robbie the Robot Passes UN Inspection

The Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) met "Robbie the Robot", developed for Cork teenager Joanne O'Riordan, who was born without limbs.

21 Mar 2014

The World War 1 Roadshow

More than 6,000 people attended the World War 1 Roadshow hosted by Trinity College Dublin in partnership with RTÉ Radio 1 and the National Library of Ireland.

21 Jul 2014

‘Big Data’ Takes Root in the World of Plant Research

Botanists have compiled and shared 48 years' worth of global plant data to help answer some of the most pressing environmental and evolutionary questions facing modern society.

10 Nov 2014

Soft Robotics ‘Toolkit’ Features Everything a Robot-Maker Needs

A new resource unveiled by researchers from several Harvard University labs in collaboration with Trinity College Dublin provides both experienced and aspiring researchers with the intellectual raw materials needed to design, build, and operate robots made from soft, flexible materials.

28 Jan 2015

Trinity College Dublin Welcomes the German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Trinity College Dublin welcomed the German Chancel...

10 Mar 2014

Trinity Scientist Professor Jonathan Coleman Speaks at TEDx Brussels

TEDx Brussels featured ERC speakers' ground-breaking ideas

17 Dec 2014

Trinity Hall Accommodation Open Days

Trinity Hall will host open days on 14th and 15th August for students and parents

6 Aug 2015

Eagle-Eyed Birds of Prey Help Scrounging Vultures Find Their Dinner

Endangered vultures in Kenya wait for eagles to find and 'prepare' food before swooping in to bully them away and devour the feast.

25 Sep 2014

Scientists Reveal Parchment’s Hidden Stories

The new technique of analysing DNA found in ancient parchments can shine a focused light on the development of agriculture across the centuries.

10 Dec 2014

Scientists Make Major Breakthrough in Eye Disease Therapy

Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have made a m...

3 Apr 2014

New Longitudinal Report Shows the Challenging Reality of Ageing with an Intellectual Disability in Ireland

Report showed increasing levels of dementia, a lack of social connections, and serious communication and mobility challenges.

1 Oct 2014

Trinity’s Discover Research Night to Illuminate the Amazing World of Research

Everyone is invited to explore the huge variety of research taking place at Trinity when the College opens its doors on Friday, September 26th.

8 Jul 2014

College Awareness Week

National College Awareness Week promotes the benefits of going to college to students of all ages .

11 Nov 2015

TILDA Study Finds 4 out of 5 Over 50s in Ireland are Overweight or Obese

TILDA highlights the consequences of high obesity rates for health of over 50s

18 Jul 2014

Simple Educational Initiative Dramatically Reduces Pre-Hospital Delay for Patients with Heart Attack/Angina Symptoms

Trinity College Study showed a more than 5 hour difference in pre-hospital delay between patients who received 40 minute educational session compared to those who did not.

1 May 2014

Trinity Zoologists Discover Bird Species in Indonesia

The zoologists identified the previously unrecognised Wakatobi Flowerpecker in the Sulawesi region.

5 Jun 2014

Careers Week 2014

Trinity Careers Week offers students the opportunity to learn about a variety of careers, meet employers and find out about postgraduate study options.

26 Sep 2014