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Repeated link between volcanic eruptions and dynastic collapse in China’s Imperial Era identified

Volcanic eruptions may have triggered abrupt climate changes contributing to the repeated collapse of Chinese dynasties over the past 2,000 years, according to new research published today.

11 Nov 2021

Research

Winners of inaugural Harry Hartford Capstone Awards announced

The School of Social Sciences and Philosophy have announced the four winners of the inaugural Harry Hartford Capstone Awards.

11 Oct 2021

The publishers who made Shakespeare a global phenomenon

Andrew Murphy, 1867 Professor of English at Trinity, with a fascinating insight into the rise of Shakespeare. This article was first published by The Conversation.

15 Nov 2021

Culture|Research

Augmented reality game promotes multilingualism in schools

Trinity and other academic partners in Europe have launched an augmented reality game ‘Babelar’ to show primary school pupils the value of the languages they possess and support teachers in becoming more aware of multilingualism and the value of a multilingual education.

8 Apr 2021

Professor Linda Doyle set to become Trinity’s first female Provost

Professor Linda Doyle is set to become Provost of Trinity College Dublin, the first woman to ever hold this role in the University’s 429-year history. She will be the 45th Provost of the University and take over from the current Provost, Dr Patrick Prendergast, on August 1st this year.

10 Apr 2021