Articles
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Steven Pinker lauds reason, but people need freedom – this might not end well
A new book published this week by Harvard psychologist, Steven Pinker, argues that the use of reason when making decisions is “non-negotiable”. Unfortunately, trying to tell people they must do something can backfire, says Simon McCarthy-Jones, Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology
22 Feb 2018
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Provost’s Review 2014/15
Read about Trinity’s 2014-15 activities in education, research, innovation, public engagement, student experience, philanthropy & alumni engagement, global relations, sporting activities and visits.
27 Nov 2015
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Stair cheilte Fhoirgneamh an Mhúsaeim i gColáiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath nochta
Tá Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath, ag seoladh tionscadal taighde ceannródaíoch inniu a thabharfaidh an stair cheilte a bhaineann le ceann de na foirgnimh Victeoiriacha is mó aithne i mBaile Átha Cliath chun solais arís.
17 Dec 2018
Research
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Trinity unveils plans for E3 Institute in Engineering, Energy and Environment
Plans for the €60 million new E3 Institute to be funded by major Irish philanthropic donation and Government funding.
25 May 2018
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Study reveals high levels of stress across Tallaght community
Research presented at the Meath Foundation Research Symposium told that a lack of mental health services was a factor, as over 50% of respondents reported living with stress.
4 Dec 2018
Research
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The Yogi masters were right – breathing exercises can sharpen your mind
A new study by researchers at Trinity College Dublin explains for the first time the neurophysiological link between breathing and attention.
10 May 2018
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Conferences celebrate nursing care for people with intellectual disability
More than 500 delegates from Ireland and the UK will attend over the next two days.
19 Apr 2018
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Debating Green Telecommunications
Leader of the Green Party, Mr Eamon Ryan, TD, will chair a debate, ‘There is no such thing as Green Communications’, at the Science Gallery (Paccar Theatre) in Trinity College Dublin at 4pm on Monday, 12th September.
9 Sep 2016
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Trinity Business School’s Executive MBA in global top 50 of The Economist’s rankings
The Economist’s global rankings for 2018 have Trinity Business School’s Executive MBA programme at 44th place worldwide, rising 15 places from 59th place last year.
6 Jul 2018
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New research shows why babies need to move in the womb
New research shows why babies need to move in the womb
22 Mar 2018
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Ancient genome analyses reveal mosaic pattern of goat domestication
Farmers were selecting specific traits in goats such as coat colour and production ability as early as 8,000 years ago.
6 Jul 2018
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Researchers’ clean air device bags silver in Horizon 2020 competition
The team’s solution addresses the ongoing challenge of air filtration for buildings by reducing the mass of particle pollution entering, as well as saving energy.
6 Nov 2018
Research
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Trinity researchers shed new light on devastating Spanish Flu pandemic
The School of Histories and Humanities and Glasnevin Trust launched a conference, 'Pandemic: Ireland and the Great Flu 1918-1919', at Glasnevin Cemetery Museum , marking the centenary of the Great Flu in Ireland.
23 Oct 2018
Research
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Thirteen Trinity researchers to receive Irish Research Council Laureate Awards
Thirteen researchers from Trinity College Dublin were among the thirty-six successful applicants of the Irish Research Council (IRC) Laureate Awards programme.
23 Mar 2018
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Scientists discover a brain signal that indicates if speech has been understood
The uniqueness of the signal means that it could have a number of potential applications, such as tracking language development.
23 Feb 2018
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‘Growing Up Live’ broadcasting from Trinity as part of Science Week 2018
Supported by Science Foundation Ireland as part of Science Week 2018, Growing Up Live tracks human life from birth to death and everything in between with a series of experiments and studies.
14 Nov 2018
Research
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Researchers discover new solution to problem plastic
Researchers at AMBER and BEACON, the Bioeconomy Research Centre have discovered a blend of biodegradable plastic that completely degrades under typical home-composting conditions.
31 Aug 2018
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What is life? Exhibition explores the link between art and science
Professor Cliona O’Farrelly will give a guest talk at the opening of an inspiring exhibition, which links to the upcoming Schrödinger at 75 – The Future of Biology conference.
20 Jul 2018
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New partnership with Cricket Leinster
College Park named as the new home ground for Leinster youth and seniors
13 Apr 2018
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Welcome to the inaugural cohort of Trinity/Columbia Dual BA students!
Students of the inaugural Trinity and Columbia University Dual BA Programme in the arts and humanities were warmly welcomed on campus.
30 Aug 2018
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World Bee Day – here’s how Trinity’s scientists are helping pollinators
Researchers from the School of Natural Sciences at Trinity have been spearheading bee-related research in Ireland for a number of years.
18 May 2018
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Trinity experts in Motor Neurone Disease support Walk While You Can campaign
The aim is to raise money to support those living with the condition today and to expedite effective treatments for those facing up to it tomorrow.
9 Jul 2018
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Trinity agrees to find solutions to supplemental fees
The Board of Trinity College Dublin agreed with the Students’ Union proposal to return to the status quo regarding modular billing and fees for taking supplemental assessments.
28 Mar 2018
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Official Opening of HSE Tallaght Integrated Academic Primary Care Centre
On Friday 4th May 2018 Taoiseach Leo Varadkar & Minister for Health officially launched the HSE Tallaght Integrated Academic Primary Care Centre, The Russell Centre, Tallaght Cross, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
10 May 2018
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Trinity Business School joins top tier of global business schools
This prestigious and elite quality assessment accreditation places Trinity Business School in the top 2% of business schools in the world.
17 Dec 2018
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Trinity entrepreneurs tap into US startup scene
Six ‘Trinity Tangent Pioneers’ will widen their entrepreneurial networks and gain invaluable international experience that will enable them to better compete in the global marketplace.
22 Oct 2018
Research
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Trinity announces new Scholars and Fellows
College staff and students gathered in Front Square to applaud New Scholars and Fellows. This year there are 73 Scholars, 16 Fellows and two Honorary Fellows.
9 Apr 2018
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Immune discovery should lead to improved vaccines for infants and newborns
The scientists believe the discovery could reduce both the age at which vaccines can be first administered, and the need for multiple booster shots.
10 Jul 2018
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Living humanely: perspectives from law, morality and science
An event organised by the Loyola Institute last week explored the interaction between law, morality and science against the backdrop of the Referendum on the Eighth Amendment.
19 Apr 2018
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European Research Council Awards €3 million to leading Neuroscientist at Trinity
The Thomas Mitchell Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, Rhodri Cusack, at Trinity College Dublin has been awarded an EU European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant valued at €3 million.
6 Apr 2018