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Nobel Prize-winners discuss the future of biology at Trinity

September 2018 Five Nobel Prize-winners and some of the world’s most brilliant science minds spoke at the Schrödinger at 75 – the Future of Biology meeting, organised by Trinity College Dublin. This stellar international meeting took its inspiration from an iconic moment in history that changed the course of science when Erwin Schrödinger delivered his paradigm-shifting What is […]

10 Sep 2018

Introduction of free GP care for U6s led to significant increase in service use

A new study, conducted by researchers at the Department of Public Health and Primary Care at Trinity’s School of Medicine, has found that the introduction of free GP care has led to a significant increase in visits by children under 6 years to both daytime and out-of-hours services.

15 May 2018

Mathematics students complete Hamilton Trust Summer Internship Programme

Undergraduates from Trinity’s School of Mathematics worked on 14 projects ranging from exploring interesting questions in pure mathematics to theoretical physics and applied data analysis and statistics.

17 Aug 2018

Trinity community votes how to eliminate disposable plastics using online tool

Trinity has trialled the use of a new social engagement platform, OneStepCloser, in order to poll the campus population on its decision to eliminate disposable plastics on campus.

3 May 2018

Multimedia exhibition re-imagines Oscar Wilde’s home

A multimedia exhibition featuring a re-imagining of Wilde’s house in London based on the writings of Wilde’s nephew Arthur Cravan is currently on display in Trinity’s Oscar Wilde Centre for Irish Writing.

4 Sep 2018

Sports round-up for January

It was a good month for rugby; not so Gaelic football

1 Feb 2018

Provost’s Review 2015/16

Read about Trinity’s 2015-16 activities in education, research, innovation, public engagement, student experience, philanthropy & alumni engagement, global relations, sporting activities and visits.

14 Dec 2016

Grattan Scholarships awarded in Energy Economics and International Development

Grattan Scholarships are awarded to outstanding PhD students who are committed to understanding and improving society through their research, teaching and education.

23 Jan 2018

The Book of Durrow to play key role in British Library exhibition

A new online exhibition has also been launched by Library of Trinity College Dublin.

20 Sep 2018

Research pinpoints radon priority areas based on expected lung cancer incidence

The work combines average indoor radon concentration by small area with population data to produce a map showing the expected distribution of radon-related lung cancers.

30 Apr 2018

Cuidíonn ranganna Gaeilge chun tuiscintí diúltacha ar an stair a athrú

Cuidíonn ranganna Gaeilge le dreamanna atá in aighneas oidhreacht chomhroinnte a bhaint amach de réir shaothar taighde de chuid Choláiste na Tríonóide ar an tionscadal ‘Turas’ in Oirthear Bhéal Feirste.

5 Jun 2018

Minister Mitchell O’Connor opens Major European Conference on Gender Equality in Higher Education

A major European Conference on Gender Equality in Higher Education hosted by Trinity College Dublin was opened by the Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor.

21 Aug 2018

People affected by homelessness to give tours with non-profit, Secret Street Tours

Secret Street Tours, founded by Trinity graduates, employs and empowers homeless people to become walking tour guides in Dublin.

3 Dec 2018

Low socio-economic status linked to significant reduction in physical mobility

Low socio-economic status is linked as strongly with reduced physical function in adults as obesity, diabetes and lack of exercise.

18 Apr 2018

EIB announces €100m investment for four capital developments at Trinity

Teaching, research and student accommodation at Trinity College Dublin will be transformed over the next two years with the backing of a €100 million long-term European Investment Bank (EIB) loan for four capital developments across the campus.

15 Oct 2018

Culture Night 2018

Trinity is host to several events during Culture Night 2018, Friday 21st September. Join in the fun during this annual public event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts, all over Ireland.

17 Sep 2018

Academic staff induction programme showcases Trinity

New academic staff were warmly welcomed to Trinity by the Provost, Dr Patrick Prendergast at the beginning of a three-day induction programme.

4 Sep 2018

Hidden maternal health problems: what women don’t talk about

The latest MAMMI study results are presented at an international conference, providing new insight into the often hidden problems that many women experience during pregnancy and after the birth of their baby.

23 Oct 2018

Research

Provost delivers College address

The Provost delivered a College address on 19 November during which he discussed the challenges of funding higher education and research, and how we are maintaining our reputation at a time of ever increasing global competition.

20 Nov 2018

Trinity welcomes the Italian President Sergio Mattarella

During his visit he was accompanied by the College Registrar along with the College Librarian and Archivist, Helen Shenton.

15 Feb 2018

The rise of ‘barbaric nationalism’ – 2018 Humanities Horizons lecture

The rise of ‘barbaric nationalism’ and the global migration crisis was the focus of the 2018 Humanities Horizons lecture delivered by Harvard’s Professor Homi K Bhabha.

25 Sep 2018

Research

Trinity team came 2nd in Deloitte Difference University Challenge Global Final

They are the first ever Trinity team to make the finals and youngest ever Irish team to do so.

23 Mar 2018

Scientists discover how HIV evades the immune system

HIV uses our own cellular machinery to disable a signalling pathway (an assembly line of molecules) that produces anti-viral weaponry in the body.

17 Apr 2018

Trinity partners with Irish Times on Citizen Science initiative

Throughout 2018, a number of Citizen Science projects will be developed and promoted -- people are warmly encouraged to contribute.

18 Jan 2018

Researchers develop first principles for integrated complex care of children

A multi-health-system perspective across 30 countries benchmarks existing services and supports optimal practice in the equity of access to care, and the trust and transparency in care delivery.

16 Oct 2018

Research

‘The Cambridge History of Ireland’ – a landmark survey of Irish history

The launch of 'The Cambridge History of Ireland' ? a landmark survey of Irish history from 600 to the present day.

1 May 2018

Measuring the social impact of Higher Education community and civic engagement

Minister Mitchell O’Connor has launched a guide for the higher education sector to help institutions to measure the impact of their engagement with Government, civil society, community organisations and the public.

30 May 2018

Royal Visit 11th July – Campus Access Information

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be paying a visit to Trinity College Dublin on Wednesday 11 July 2018.

10 Jul 2018

Student entrepreneurs seek investment as LaunchBox 2018 journey begins

Ten student entrepreneur teams will today commence Trinity’s highly successful accelerator programme.

15 Jun 2018

Top prize in British architectural history awarded to Trinity scholar

The top prize in British architectural history, the Alice Davis Hitchcock Medallion, has been awarded to Christine Casey, Professor in Architectural History, at Trinity College Dublin.

8 Nov 2018