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Books written and illustrated by Dublin schoolchildren join Book of Kells exhibition
An exhibition of 80 handmade books written and illustrated by Dublin primary schoolchildren was unveiled by award-winning children’s book author Dave Rudden in the iconic Old Library of Trinity College Dublin last night.
10 Apr 2019
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Trinity’s Business Student of the Year 2019
Final year Business and French student, Marie-Louise O’Callaghan, was the winner on the 25th anniversary of the programme.
10 Apr 2019
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Professor Sylvia Draper wins prestigious chemistry award
Professor Draper, from Trinity’s School of Chemistry, won the 2018 Institute of Chemistry of Ireland David Brown award for her contribution to inorganic chemistry.
4 Jan 2019
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Ambasadóir nua Fulbright i gColáiste na Tríonóide
Ceapadh Áine Ní Shúilleabháin, Oifigeach Gaeilge Choláiste na Tríonóide, mar Ambasadóir Alumni Fulbright don ollscoil.
12 Nov 2019
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Trinity joins newly launched European University
Together with other prestigious universities, including the University of Barcelona, Utrecht University, the University of Montpellier and Eötvös Loránd University, Trinity has signed a foundational agreement for the Charm European University (Charm-EU) which will focus on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) providing an interdisciplinary, challenge-based education.
15 Jan 2019
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Leabhair a scríobh agus a mhaisigh leanaí scoile i mBaile Átha Cliath le cur le taispeántas Leabhar Cheanannais i Sean-Leabharlann Choláiste na Tríonóide
Nocht an t-údar Dave Rudden, a scríobhann leabhair do leanaí agus a bhfuil duaiseanna buaite aige, taispeántas de 80 leabhar lámhdhéanta a scríobh agus a mhaisigh leanaí scoile i mBaile Átha Cliath i Sean-Leabharlann íocónach Choláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath Dé Céadaoin an 10 Aibreán 2019.
14 May 2019
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National accreditation for Zoological Museum
The award reflects the commitment to increasing public access and education, while maintaining the care and governance of the historic collection.
18 Jul 2019
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Freedom of thought is under attack – here’s how to save your mind
Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology and Neurophysiology Simon McCarthy explores freedom of thought as it stands at a critical crossroads.
21 Oct 2019
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New Irish research reveals the secret lives of tiger sharks
The researchers hope to assess how the global climate crisis may impact these apex predators, whose physiology is directly affected by temperature.
7 Jun 2019
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Worldwide study shows biodiversity is critical in improving crop production
Agricultural fields with greater biodiversity are better protected from harmful insects, promote pollination, and produce higher yields.
16 Oct 2019
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Students celebrate Trinity Employability Awards 2019 success
Over 130 students recently celebrated their success in the Trinity Employability Award programme at ceremonies marking their participation.
27 Mar 2019
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Behind the Headlines asks: ‘What’s going on in Hong Kong?’
Hong Kong and the ongoing unrest in the region was the focus of the Trinity Long Room Hub’s latest Behind the Headlines.
4 Dec 2019
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Trinity students win Irish Times Debate final.
Daniel Gilligan and Ronan Daly from the Historical Society (The Hist) have won the grand final of The 59th annual Irish Times Debate and were presented with the Christina Murphy Memorial Trophy. The final was hosted by University College Dublin Law Society on 22 February with the motion for the 2019 final of the competition […]
26 Feb 2019
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Graduation celebrations for 45 Trinity Access Foundation Course students
45 students studying on the Trinity Access Programmes (TAP) Foundation Course for Higher Education have celebrated their graduation at Trinity College.
18 Jun 2019
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Scientists take giant stride towards entirely renewable energy
Scientists from Trinity have taken a giant stride towards solving a riddle that would provide the world with entirely renewable, clean energy from which water would be the only waste product.
8 Nov 2019
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Trinity calls for national strategy for university rankings following decline in THE Rankings 2020
Trinity’s decline came despite good performances across many categories. This included the University’s capacity to attract international students and participate in significant international research collaborations.
11 Sep 2019
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Leo Varadkar’s coalition government holds remarkably stable in face of Brexit
Opinion piece published by ‘The Conversation’ by Gail McElroy, Professor in Political Science, Trinity College Dublin On paper, Theresa May and Leo Varadkar have much in common politically. Ideologically centre-right, both the British prime minister and Irish premier (Taoiseach) head minority governments that rest on precarious confidence and supply agreements. But Varadkar is in a […]
4 Feb 2019
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Trinity remains Ireland’s leading university in QS World University Rankings
Trinity is positioned 108th globally, and 37th in Europe.
19 Jun 2019
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Trinity and the Sorbonne discussing bilateral partnership
The partnership will include a significant collaboration between both leading universities, as an important mutual strategic step towards the expansion of humanities, science and medicine research via European collaboration.
8 Apr 2019
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Robotics engineers unveil ‘Stevie II’ — Ireland’s first socially assistive AI robot
Stevie II is the AI-developed successor to Stevie (a prototype assistance robot who took the country by storm in 2017).
15 May 2019
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Can stories save the world? Can history make sense of climate change?
Can stories save the world? What can history literature, film and art teach us to make sense of the contemporary environmental challenges we face? Trinity Long Room Hub’s latest Behind the Headlines public discussion series, which took place last week, looked to the arts and humanities to face up to and address climate change. As […]
18 Feb 2019
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Trinity ecologist honoured for innovative marine research
Dr Nessa O'Connor has been awarded an International Recognition of Professional Excellence (IRPE) Prize in marine ecology for her research.
10 Oct 2019
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Trinity College Dublin Irish Language Awards 2019 announced
The Irish Language Office of Trinity College Dublin is delighted to announce the Irish Language Awards 2019. The awards will recognise the exemplary work being carried out for the Irish language in Trinity and beyond. The award categories are: Individual student Individual staff member Student society College service Graduate We welcome nominations from all Trinity […]
26 Mar 2019
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Four Trinity researchers recipients of HRB Emerging Investigator Awards
Trinity health researchers have been identified as 'emerging investigators' in the latest Health Research Board awards scheme.
20 Jun 2019
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GPS unlocks badger dispersal secrets
This research has major implications for implementing vaccination programmes to limit the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB).
18 Nov 2019
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Trinity cyclists raise over €15,700 for postgraduate hardship fund
The money was raised by staff and students participating in the Great Dublin Bike Ride.
30 Sep 2019
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Trinity researchers win 2019 High Potential Idea Award
NearBy benefits mobile users, network operators and network equipment vendors by handling 'hand-over' requests more efficiently between cell towers.
21 May 2019
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Trinity Ball 2019
This year, Trinity Ball will be held on Friday 12 April. Preparations for the Ball will begin on Friday the 5th.
26 Mar 2019
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Older people who go to church have better mental health
A new study released by the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) uncovers some of the relationships between faith and mental health in Ireland.
1 Aug 2019
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Trinity’s Day Nursery celebrates 50 years in operation
The first on-site workplace creche in Ireland, the Day Nursery on campus at Trinity College Dublin, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year.
18 Dec 2019