Articles - News & Events | Trinity College Dublin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trinity team leads €12m EU-funded project to bring nature into cities

Through Connecting Nature, 11 European cities will invest in large-scale implementation of nature-based solutions and share their experiences on a global scale.

5 Jul 2017

Boundaries for biodiversity: the implausible science of a ’safe operating space”

The notion that global environmental processes have ‘tipping points’ and that we can deplete the environment until we hit them is not supported by science.

17 Nov 2017

Trinity’s Architecture Celebrated during Open House Dublin 2017

Trinity will open its doors to the public as part of Open House Dublin 2017, 13th – 15th October. Open House Dublin is a unique experience, presented by the Irish Architecture Foundation, inviting you to explore the rich architecture of Dublin.

11 Oct 2017

When the past is present: the multiple meanings of ‘hearing voices’

Dr. Simon McCarthy-Jones, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, explains new perspectives emerging in the field of voice hearing, which are leading to innovative ways to help hearers.

27 Apr 2017

New research shows link between hearing loss and dementia

People with age-related hearing loss had an increased risk for cognitive decline including executive function, processing speed and episodic memory, as well as cognitive impairment and dementia.

14 Dec 2017