Articles
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Comhdháil lae ar líne in onóir do Damian McManus
“Táimid thar a bheith sásta go mbeidh togha na scoláirí linn chun ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar a bhfuil déanta ag an Ollamh McManus do léann na Gaeilge le breis is ceathracha bliain, mar thaighdeoir, mar léachtóir, mar eagarthóir agus, thar aon ní eile, mar chrann taca i gcónaí do scoláirí óga.”
21 May 2021
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New report into ableism in academia in Ireland outlines significant hurdles faced by disabled people
The Forum for Disabled Staff and Postgraduate Students in Trinity today launched 'Ableism in Academia Ireland' to mark International Day for Persons with Disabilities.
3 Dec 2021
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Window to My World: A Celebration of World Poetry Day, 2021
To celebrate World Poetry Day 2021, the Trinity Centre for Post-Conflict Justice in association with the Trinity Long Room Hub has released a series of videos showcasing poetry from refugees, asylum seekers and exiled poets in Ireland.
23 Mar 2021
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Spioradáltacht agus feasacht spioradálta ina gcuid lárnach de dhea-chleachtas cúraim sláinte
Lucht acadúil ó Scoil an Altranais agus an Chnáimhseachais ag éileamh ardú feasachta maidir leis an spioradáltacht
17 Jun 2021
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Rapidly diversifying birds in Southeast Asia – the Sulawesi babblers are teaching us fresh things about evolution
The work, led by zoologists from Trinity, makes new connections between animal behaviour, geology, and evolution – and underlines that species can diversify surprisingly quickly under certain conditions.
20 Jul 2021
Research
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Trinity researchers and Inclusion Ireland bridge gap in playground communication
Researchers from the School of Psychology have collaborated with Inclusion Ireland to lead an innovative community initiative to assist children with communication difficulties to interact with their peers.
29 Jul 2021
Research
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Trinity researchers tackle the spiders from Mars
Researchers at Trinity have been shedding light on the enigmatic “spiders from Mars”, providing the first physical evidence that these features on the planet’s surface can be formed by the sublimation of CO2 ice.
19 Mar 2021
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Creativity and Ageing: new TILDA report explores benefits of creativity in later life
New research from scientists at The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing at Trinity shares fascinating insight to show how creative activity positively impacts the lives of older adults.
22 Nov 2021
Research
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Science Gallery launches IN THESE STRANGE TIMES: a response to the global pandemic
IN THESE STRANGE TIMES features a new series of podcasts, hosted by RTE DJ Tara Stewart and with appearances by researchers and artists working at the cutting edge of biomedical, environmental, behavioural and robotics science.
12 Mar 2021
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Science Gallery to reopen with BIAS, an exhibition exploring machine learning thics
BIAS the exhibition will interrogate how prejudice can move quickly from human to machine as algorithms and artificial intelligence systems are encoded by humans with very human values, preferences and predispositions.
15 Oct 2021
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Trinity remembers Dr Aoibheann Gaughran
Aoibheann was a research fellow in the School of Natural Sciences, where her positivity, energy and passion for her work proved an inspiration to all who knew her.
17 Dec 2021
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Severe-COVID patients risk an increase in mortality rate when cared for outside of an ICU
Study points to Ireland having one of the lowest numbers of ICU beds in Europe and prompts calls from critical care consultants for urgent investment in critical care beds
15 Dec 2021
Research
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Professor Anna Davies announced as new Chair of The Rediscovery Centre, Ireland’s National Centre for the Circular Economy
Anna will play a critical role in cultivating connections, ideas and resources to support greener low-carbon living. Her work will further a core goal of the College's commitment to deeper civic engagement and a climate-first Trinity.
18 Oct 2021
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Christmas music: is there a magic formula behind festive chart-toppers?
Dr Jonathan Hodgers, Adjunct Research Fellow of Music, asks 'what makes for good Christmas music' in this piece for The Conversation.
23 Dec 2021
Culture|Research
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TILDA: making Ireland the best place in the world to grow old
On the International Day of the Older Person, Dr Mark Ward, Research Fellow at TILDA, talks about his research, the broad impact of TILDA, and the positive contributions of older people to Irish life.
1 Oct 2021
Research
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Higher levels of education and higher income mean better health for older adults: TILDA study
Key international study on older adults offers fresh insight on disease patterns and risk factors in four countries; Ireland, Canada, U.S and England.
5 Oct 2021
Research
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Something fishy from the past but for the future – a new approach to sustainable seafood
A new book is being launched to inspire a unique approach to sustainable seafood consumption. Darina Allen from Ballymaloe Cookery School is joined by leading researchers in a webinar open to all.
17 Jun 2021
Research
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Sláintecare as much a reputational as a quality of life issue
The reform of the health system is essential for the quality of life in Ireland and the country’s international reputation, says Camilla Devitt, Assistant Professor, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, in this opinion piece.
4 Nov 2021
Research|Society
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Niamh Campbell awarded 2021 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature
The Rooney Prize for Irish Literature is valued at €10,000 through the generosity of Dr Peter Rooney, who continues the Rooney family’s association with Irish literature and support for the longest-established literary prize in Ireland.
4 Oct 2021
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Trinity ranked most international university in EU by Times Higher Education
Trinity College Dublin has been ranked the most international university in the European Union in 2021 based on staff, students and international reputation, according to a new list from the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
28 Jan 2021
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Major success for Irish secondary school students at 53rd International Chemistry Olympiad
Team Ireland received extensive training for IChO2021 from an expert team of Chemistry researchers from five Irish Higher Education Institutions, including Trinity's Dr John O’Donoghue and Professor Mike Lyons.
6 Oct 2021
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Prof Catherine Comiskey appointed to Research Data Governance Board
The Board, established by Government, will review applications from registered researchers to access data for valid COVID-19 related research purposes.
15 Mar 2021
Research
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Study shows forests offer minimal protection against major flood events
Although the work showed forests can suppress small storm flows it also underlined that they are likely to make minimal difference in reducing the devastating impacts of major flood events.
2 Dec 2021
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Éanlaith ag éagsúlú go tapa in Oirdheisceart na hÁise – tá taighde nua ar Chabairí na Sulaivéise ag léiriú nithe ceilte dúinn maidir leis an éabhlóid
Tá zó-eolaithe tar éis torthaí nua a fhoilsiú óna gcuid oibre ar éanlaith in Oirdheisceart na hÁise, a thugann léiriú ar na nascanna idir iompraíocht ainmhithe, an gheolaíocht, agus an éabhlóid. Is léir uathu gur féidir le speiceas athrú níos tapúla ná mar a bheadh coinne leis, faoi choinníollacha áirithe.
20 Jul 2021
Research
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Trinity places in top 50 in 7 categories for THE global impact rankings
Trinity College Dublin has been named 6th best university in the world in terms of Gender Equality and ranks in the top 50 in 7 total categories in the 2021 University Impact Rankings from Times Higher Education (THE).
21 Apr 2021
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Beyond 2022 Artist in Residence to explore Decade of Centenaries
Beyond 2022 project to collaborate with Trinity Long Room Hub on a new Artist in Residence scheme funded by the Government. The scheme will create new works and encourage public engagement with the Decade of Centenaries.
23 Feb 2021
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Hill House and beyond – Trinity celebrates author Shirley Jackson
The considerable revival of interest in the work of American author Shirley Jackson will be the focus of a conference in Trinity on Tuesday, 14 December 2021.
14 Dec 2021
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TCIN awarded Platinum Green Lab certifcation
We are excited to announce that Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience (TCIN) has been awarded Platinum Level Green Lab certification from My Green Lab, the first in Trinity and second in Ireland to achieve this status.
4 Jun 2021
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The politics of public health during the COVID-19 pandemic on the island of Ireland
The study shows that inter-jurisdictional commitments for health as contained in the Good Friday Agreement provide a framework for cooperation and coordination of population health on the island of Ireland
3 Jun 2021
Research
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Jerusalem: the politics behind the latest explosion of violence in the Holy City
Carlo Aldrovandi, Assistant Professor in International Peace Studies at Trinity, writes about the escalation of violence with a timely piece first published by The Conversation.
13 May 2021