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Kneecap trial spotlights challenges for Irish speakers in British and Irish courts

Many would rather use the language they know best to answer questions on which their liberty or livelihood could depend, writes Dr Róisín Á Costello, School of Law, in an article first published in The Irish Times.

21 Aug 2025

Research|Society

Why people embrace conspiracy theories: it’s about community, not gullibility

A sense of community activism is attracting people to these ideas, according a new research study co-authored by Stephen Murphy, Trinity Business School.

22 Aug 2025

Business|Culture|Research

Why Ireland’s mild temperatures won’t protect it from the climate crisis

Prof. Graham Dwyer from the Trinity Centre for Social Innovation and Prof. Karen Wilshire, Professor of Climate Sciences at Trinity, write about a topical issue for The Conversation.

22 Aug 2025

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

AI can democratise higher education if used wisely

Professor Orla Sheils, Vice-Provost and Chief Academic Officer, writes in The Irish Times about the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence to the higher education sphere, and argues that they should be embraced.

25 Aug 2025

Community|Innovation|Society|Students

Scientists discover how genetic mutations drive Weaver syndrome

Scientists have discovered how mutations in a specific gene drive the rare developmental disorder Weaver syndrome, which is marked by intellectual disability and overgrowth and predisposes people with the condition to cancer.

26 Aug 2025

Research|Science