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From collisions to stellar cannibalism – the surprising diversity of exploding white dwarfs

Astrophysicists have unearthed a surprising diversity in the ways in which white dwarf stars explode in deep space after assessing almost 4,000 such events captured in detail by a next-gen astronomical sky survey.

14 Feb 2025

Research|Science

Research brings hope for improved early detection of pancreatic cancer

The discovery of a 'biomarker panel' could have a profound impact on the ability to identify patients at risk of developing PC at an earlier stage.

14 Feb 2025

Health|Research|Science

New blood test could improve Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis

Up to half of all people living with Alzheimer’s Disease in Ireland remain undiagnosed. A new blood test may have the potential to transform patient care, allowing for better diagnosis, earlier interventions and more targeted treatments

14 Feb 2025

Health|Research|Science

Report examines non-fatal overdoses over ten years in Dublin’s North Inner City

The report authored by academics from Trinity’s Department of Public Health and Primary Care was launched by the Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor

18 Feb 2025

Health|Research|Society

Onscreen chemistry: New book considers the portrayal of chemical science in film and TV

From Transylvania and Chernobyl to colourful glassware and narcotics, explore the fascinating world of the big and small screen through a chemist’s eye as cinema and television are passed under the microscope in a new book authored by Trinity’s Dr John O’Donoghue.

17 Feb 2025

Research|Science

“Bioprospecting” scientist sleuthing for crop-aiding fungi brings their spectacular beauty to life

Diego Bianchi, a PhD candidate in the School of Natural Sciences, has launched the Fungal Galaxies gallery to show off the spectacular beauty of some of his new agricultural allies.

18 Feb 2025

Environment|Research|Science

Trinity welcomes significant step towards Ireland’s CERN membership

Ireland has been accepted in principle into the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) as an associate member, opening the door to next-gen research facilities and teaching opportunities for researchers, teachers and students alike.

19 Feb 2025

Research|Science

Trinity and Dublin City Council launch Ireland’s first local government Generative AI Lab

The ADAPT Research Ireland Centre at Trinity is leading a new model of collaboration to support the safe and trusted adoption of GenAI opportunities within Dublin City Council.

20 Feb 2025

Business|Community|Innovation|Research

Researchers secure EPA funding to pursue seven “green living” projects

Seven researchers from Trinity have secured Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding totalling €4.4 million to pursue research projects with a focus in climate change, environmental and human health, and more sustainable living

20 Feb 2025

Research|Science|Sustainability

Trinity's iconic Campanile re-emerges after repairs

Trinity’s Estates and Facilities team have worked since the summer of 2024 towards a comprehensive upgrade of the 100-foot bell tower, which was constructed in 1853, and is the first major structure visitors to Trinity see after coming through the Front Arch.

21 Feb 2025

Community|Environment

Shortlist for the John Pollard Foundation International Poetry Prize announced

The shortlist for the John Pollard Foundation International Poetry Prize 2025 has been announced today by the Trinity Oscar Wilde Centre.

24 Feb 2025

Ireland’s protected dunes are thriving – thanks to well-managed tourism

Biodiversity is proliferating within one of Ireland’s Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) according to new research from Trinity, which is at odds with the often-held assumption that tourism and conservation make for poor bedfellows.

25 Feb 2025

Irish study identifies financial and canvassing barriers for disabled political candidates

The first Irish study of disabled political candidates was conducted by researchers in the School of Education and colleagues in the University of Galway.

25 Feb 2025

Research|Society

Seven Trinity projects scoop Research Ireland Frontiers for the Future funding

Researchers from Trinity have scooped a combined €6.5 million to lead research projects tackling challenges that range from enhancing the performance of 2D nanomaterials to bioengineering corneas.

26 Feb 2025

Awards and Funding|Health|Research|Science

Trinity lays to rest human remains found during E3 works

“These remains, now entrusted to our care, are the remnants of real people, each with their own stories, who lived at a time when the study of anatomy was in its infancy."

27 Feb 2025

Community|Society

America is suffering from an epidemic of mass cowardice

The US is not yet a fascist society, but acting as if it is risks becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy, writes Prof. Daniel Geary, School of Histories and Humanities, in a comment piece in The Irish Times

27 Feb 2025

Research|Society

Dírithe ag Cumann Feamainne nua na hÉireann ar an acmhainneacht neamhshaothraithe atá ag saothrú na feamainne

Tá Cumann nuabhunaithe Feamainne na hÉireann (ISA) chun díriú ar an acmhainneacht nach bhfuil leas bainte as fós maidir le saothrú feamainne. Seolfar an cumann ag imeacht i gColáiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath tráthnóna inniu.

28 Feb 2025

Business|Research|Science|Society

Untapped potential of seaweed farming the focus of new Irish Seaweed Association

Hosted by the Centre for Social Innovation at Trinity Business School and the School of Natural Sciences, the Irish Seaweed Association is a spin out from the C-FAARER research project.

28 Feb 2025

Business|Research|Science|Sustainability

One-in-five people who use alcohol and other drugs have symptoms of ADHD

Professor Catherine Comiskey and a research team at the School of Nursing and Midwifery in partnership with the national Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign called for Immediate training in neurodiversity for drugs services’ staff at all levels.

28 Feb 2025

Health|Research|Society

If humans are ‘bundles of habits,’ can we take control of them?

Eike Buabang, School of Psychology and Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, shares five essential strategies to master your habits in an article for The Conversation.

3 Mar 2025

Research|Science|Society

Astrophysicists discover complex weather of starless “Super-Jupiter”

An international team of researchers has discovered that variations in brightness must be the result of complex weather, providing crucial new insights into the 3-D complexity of gas giant atmospheres within and beyond our solar system.

3 Mar 2025

Research|Science

Trailblazer Aoife McLysaght stars on new Women in STEM stamp

Issuing just ahead of International Women’s Day 2025 on 8th March, An Post’s new stamps acknowledge the achievements of Women in STEM and the challenges.

5 Mar 2025

Culture|Science|Society

AI could supercharge human collective intelligence in everything from disaster relief to medical research

By enhancing human decision-making, AI systems offer faster and more accurate insights – whether in medical research, disaster response, or environmental protection, write Hao Cui and Taha Yasseri, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy in a piece for The Conversation.

5 Mar 2025

Research|Society

Female contractors earn higher average daily rate than male counterparts

Female contractors in Ireland earn a higher average daily rate than their male counterparts, according to a new study from the Ireland’s Project Economy survey conducted by researchers in Trinity Business School.

5 Mar 2025

Business|Research|Society

Mark Little appointed new Director of Trinity Translational Medicine Institute

Professor Mark Little takes office from out-going Director Professor Aideen Long

5 Mar 2025

Health|Research

Decolonising Ireland’s education system remains vital despite the country’s wealth and privilege

Ireland urgently needs to decolonise its higher education system, write Aoife Lynam, Conor McGuckin and Lucie Ehiwe from the School of Education in this piece for The Conversation.

6 Mar 2025

Research|Society

New advocacy group aims to develop cohesive concussion guidelines across all sporting codes

Trinity is today hosting the inaugural meeting of a new concussion advocacy group, which brings together researchers, medics, sportspeople and charities, and puts the burning issue of concussive brain injuries in sports such as rugby, GAA, football and boxing firmly in the spotlight.

7 Mar 2025

Health|Research|Science|Society

Leading mathematicians and physicists come to Trinity as conference honours Sir William Rowan Hamilton

Later this week Trinity’s Hamilton Mathematics Institute (HMI) plays host to the international research conference honouring one of Trinity’s (and Ireland’s) greatest ever mathematicians and scientists. The timing is fitting as 2025 marks the 220th anniversary of Hamilton’s birth, and the 20th of the HMI.

10 Mar 2025

Research|Science

Trinity celebrates renaming of Library after poet Eavan Boland

Librarian and College Archivist Helen Shenton said: "Under its new name, it provides an inclusive and inspirational space for current and future students, now bolstered by Eavan Boland’s scholarly and feminist reputation.”

11 Mar 2025

Arts|Community|Culture|Society|Students

Trinity sees strong rise in CAO applicants for the 2025/6 academic year

10,569 students picked Trinity as their first choice for level 8 courses, an increase of 13.5%.

11 Mar 2025

Community|Students