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Scotland’s Past and Futures – Exploring the Bigger Picture

A half-day conference organised by Trinity's Centre for Irish-Scottish and Comparative Studies, with the support of the Royal Irish Academy, the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Research Institute, and 'Making Ireland', a Trinity College Research Theme.

12 Aug 2014

Trinity Researchers Awarded President of Ireland Young Researcher Awards

Trinity College Dublin researchers, Professor Vale...

28 Mar 2014

Study Examines Special Class Provision for Children with Special Needs

Understanding Special Class Provision in Ireland, a major survey of special class provision in Irish schools was published recently.

3 Jun 2014

Trinity College Holds Ideas ’speed-Dating’ Event for Researchers

Ninety Five, fifteen minute conversations took place over the course of the four hour event hosted in the College’s Innovation Academy.

9 Oct 2014

Trinity Wins Gold for Alumni and Donors

Trinity has been awarded a Grand Gold and Gold prize by CASE (The Council for Advancement and Support of Education) for its work in reaching out to volunteers and supporters of the College.

22 Sep 2014

Scientists Discover New Gene involved in Motor Neuron Disease

Irish scientists from Trinity involved in ground breaking international study which may help with the development of new treatments for MND.

28 Oct 2014

Mar thoradh ar Phlean Straitéiseach Nua Cúig Bliana Choláiste na Tríonóide bunófar an Coláiste mar Cheannaire Domhanda, ar son na hÉireann, i Réimsí an Oideachais, an Taighde agus na Nuálaíochta

Sheol an Taoiseach, Éanna Ó Cionnaigh Plean Straitéiseach Cúig Bliana nua Choláiste na Tríonóide don tréimhse 2014-19.

23 Oct 2014

Experimental Research on Snakebite Treatment Represents Step toward Universal Antidote

9 Jun 2014

Mobile Phone Revolution in Africa has Not Altered Its Dependence on Developed Nations

Despite undergoing an 'information revolution' ove...

8 Apr 2014

Launch of Éigse na Tríonóide, Trinity’s Irish Language Festival

The release of balloons in Trinity College Dublin'...

28 Jan 2014

Trinity Immunologist Honoured for Huge Contribution to Field of Innate Immunity

Professor of Biochemistry and Academic Director of the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Luke O'Neill, has been honoured as an 'outstanding European Immunologist'.

2 Oct 2014

Trinity’s New Undergraduate Scholarship and Online Presence for China

The announcements signal Trinity's commitment to making advances in global education.

28 Oct 2014

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