College News
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Student Partnership Agreement Policy signed
The Agreement reinforces the joint commitment of the University and TCDSU to developing and supporting effective student partnership, engagement, and representation.
6 May 2022
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Cultural resistance and human rights – inaugural lecture of Prof. Omar García
The role of the arts and humanities in addressing socio-political issues and human rights in Spain and Latin America was the focus of Professor Omar García’s inaugural lecture.
5 May 2022
Research
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Reality of maternal mental health for first time mums in Ireland: study
The study, which looks at depression, anxiety and stress symptoms experienced by first-time mothers, has been published in the journal Archives of Women’s Mental Health and coincides with Maternal Mental Health Week
5 May 2022
Research
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Outstanding contributions to research honoured by School of Medicine Research Awards
Seven recipients of the Trinity College Med Research Awards 2022 were honoured at a special awards ceremony. The grants are designed to support early innovative studies and to advance research impact.
4 May 2022
Research
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Researchers create prototype sponge-like sensor for personalised healthcare
The team’s approach uses a polymer called PEDOT:PSS that is commonly used as a material for electrodes and sensors because it is capable of conducting electricity.
3 May 2022
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CHARM-EU and Trinity win 2022 Education Award
Winning the Best International Collaboration Project Award , Trinity and CHARM-EU were recognised for their excellence in third level education.
13 Apr 2022
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EU research bodies encouraged to adopt ‘world class’ resource to enable AHSS integration & interdisciplinarity
A European Commission review of the Horizon 2020-funded SHAPE-ID project endorses its finding that widespread change to the science system is needed to enable interdisciplinary research.
13 Apr 2022
Research
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Trinity and Queen’s awarded €3.8m to establish All-Ireland Centre of Excellence in Economics, History & Policy
An All-Ireland Centre of Excellence in Economics, History and Policy is among 12 Trinity research projects funded under the Shared Island North-South Research Programme.
7 Apr 2022
Research
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Two international landmark studies reveal clear genetic signals for schizophrenia
Researchers from Trinity and NUI Galway studied data from over 2,000 patients in Ireland to contribute to both studies, published in the journal Nature today.
6 Apr 2022
Research
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Trinity and Tallaght Community School celebrate launch of Dublin Learning City Festival
Several events are taking place on the Trinity campus this year including tours of the Berkeley, Lecky and Ussher libraries, a Med Day event for Trinity Access Programmes-linked secondary schools, and a Bookmarks exhibition.
4 Apr 2022
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Trinity art installation to honour Sam the fox
Trinity College Dublin has released plans for its next art installation project in recognition of the importance of campus biodiversity and college’s diversity.
1 Apr 2022
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Searching for the Achilles Heel of paediatric cancer cells: Daffodil Day 2022
For Daffodil Day, we look at Professor Adrian Bracken's ground-breaking research investigating targeted therapies for the devastating childhood brain cancer, DMG - supported by the Irish Cancer Society.
25 Mar 2022
Research
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World TB Day: in pursuit of effective new therapies for tuberculosis
Trinity research is looking at how we can enhance our immune systems against the bacteria that causes TB, rather than on traditional medicines that target the bacteria itself.
24 Mar 2022
Research
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Rare Disease Day 2022
The successful event brought together families experiencing rare diseases, researchers, academia and pharmaceutical companies on World Rare Disease Day.
24 Mar 2022
Research
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The value of making distinctions – inaugural lecture of Prof John Divers
The invaluable and indispensable role that broad distinctions play in our thinking was the focus of Professor John Divers’s inaugural lecture.
23 Mar 2022
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Groundwater in the spotlight on World Water Day
Trinity hydrologist Dr Bruce Misstear, who contributed to the just-published 2022 United Nations World Water Development Report, talks about the importance of this precious resource.
22 Mar 2022
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Poetry of the ‘Troubles’ revisited by Ireland Professor of Poetry
The School of English and the Ireland Chair of Poetry Trust are delighted to present Poetry of the ‘Troubles’ Revisited, a lecture by Frank Ormsby, Ireland Professor of Poetry.
10 Mar 2022
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Action4Ukraine fundraising events
A group, founded by four Trinity students, is fundraising for the Irish Red Cross to help the humanitarian effort in Ukraine.
10 Mar 2022
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Poemathon with Older People launches with climate crisis theme
Mary Robinson Former President of Ireland and Adjunct Professor for Climate Justice at Trinity College Dublin, writes first line of collaborative poem to give voice to the older generation in Ireland.
7 Mar 2022
Research
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Trinity College Dublin Launches ‘Realising Potential: A Strategy for Sport and Physical Activity 2022 – 2026’
The new strategy by Trinity Sport was launched this week on campus. The vision ‘sport at the heart of the Trinity experience’ is for everyone, whatever their journey or level of engagement, whether it is for wellbeing, social, skill development, performance or fun.
4 Mar 2022