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New link between volcanic eruptions, Nile flooding and revolt in ancient Egypt

Major revolts in ancient Egypt’s famous Ptolemaic era may have been triggered by volcanic eruptions that resulted in the suppression of the Nile summer flooding, according to new research led by historians in Trinity and Yale.

17 Oct 2017

Student engineers showcase the autonomous vehicle tech of tomorrow

Budding engineers showcased prototype technology solutions designed for the autonomous vehicles of the future, which include a disability-friendly sports car and an expanding ambulance.

3 Apr 2017

Trinity receives funding to involve public in research process from the start

The Health Research Board and Irish Research Council have announced a new €1.75million initiative to help researchers involve the public at the very start of the health research process.

31 May 2017

Husband and wife scientists made Chevaliers by French government

Professor in Physics at Trinity, Peter Gallagher, and his wife, Professor Emma Teeling, UCD, were invested as Knights of the Order of Academic Palms.

17 May 2017

Researchers make breakthrough in materials design

Knowing how materials form at the nano scale will impact how they are designed -- ultimately enabling more efficient devices and extending battery life.

28 Jul 2017