College News - News & Events | Trinity College Dublin

Irish schools face a ‘homework apocalypse’ because of unregulated AI

AI and learning expert Rita Bateson called for schools to implement AI policies before it overwhelms them, at this year’s Learnovation Summit.

14 Oct 2025

Community|Innovation|Society

Invest in students + invest in research = invest in Ireland

Provost Linda Doyle and TCDSU-AMLCT* Education Officer Buster Whaley and Oifigeach na Gaeilge Aoife Ní Bhriain today (3 October 2025) sent a message to Government seeking increased funding for students and research in Tuesday's Budget.

3 Oct 2025

Avista partners with Trinity to offer intellectual disability nursing student placements

This new academic partnership builds upon existing research links between Avista and the Trinity Centre for Ageing and Intellectual Disability (TCAID) which is situated within the School of Nursing & Midwifery.

2 Oct 2025

Community|Health

Trinity welcomes recipients of 2024 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships

Ten Trinity research proposals secured funding in the 2024 call and, with some scheduled to begin in the coming months, Trinity now warmly welcomes all winners.

1 Oct 2025

Awards and Funding|Research

From 17 students to 2,800: A printed history marks 100 years of Trinity Business School

The publication charts the school’s evolution from modest beginnings with just 17 students in 1925 (when classes were only held in afternoons to accommodate the students’ work commitments) to the current enrolment of 2,800 students, from more than 60 countries.

25 Sep 2025

Business|Society|Students

Trinity becomes 3rd university awarded NTA's gold-level Smarter Travel Mark

After its investment in campus infrastructure, promoting behaviour change initiatives and advocating for better walking, cycling and public transport provision, Trinity is proud to be recognised as a leader in smart, sustainable travel.

24 Sep 2025

Community|Environment|Sustainability

Dr Abeba Birhane joins world leaders at AI summit at the Vatican

Dr Birhane, Director of the AI Accountability Lab (AIAL) in the ADAPT Research Ireland Centre at the School of Computer Science and Statistics in Trinity, recently took part in the gathering on AI and the future of humanity at the World Meeting on Human Fraternity.

19 Sep 2025

Culture|Research|Science|Society

Linda Djougang named as brand ambassador for Trinity Sport

Linda Djougang said: “Being named a Trinity Sport ambassador is a true honour. Trinity has been central to my journey, both academically and in rugby and I hope to inspire the next generation of athletes to believe in their potential and embrace the opportunities that sport and education can offer.”

18 Sep 2025

Culture Night 2025

See the range of events taking place in Trinity College Dublin for Culture Night on Friday 19th September

5 Sep 2025

Community|Culture

Geneticist Dr Lara Cassidy secures ERC Starting Grant to bring a millennium of hidden human history to life

Dr Cassidy’s success makes her the eighth researcher in Trinity’s Department of Genetics (School of Genetics and Microbiology) to secure a prestigious ERC award.

4 Sep 2025

Awards and Funding|Research|Science

Trinity alumni receive Fulbright awards for 2025-26

Awardees will research, innovate and collaborate across a diverse range of fields including multimedia arts, philosophy, medicine, agriculture, education, art history, AI technology in medicine, AI technology in education, visual arts, and health.

25 Jul 2025

Awards and Funding|Students

National survey of intercountry adoption experiences launches

A new national survey of the lived experience of intercounty adoption for parents of children aged 0-12 has been launched today by researchers in Trinity College Dublin and University College Cork.

15 Jul 2025

Community|Research|Society

Trinity welcomes President and First Lady of Lithuania to Old Library

The President and First Lady of Lithuania visited Trinity on Thursday to view the Book of Kells and other precious objects in Trinity’s collections.

10 Jul 2025

Trinity Women in Sport campaign shortlisted for international gender equality award

Launched in 2024, Trinity's "Women in Sport" campaign is a university-wide initiative aimed at promoting gender equality across all levels of sport at Trinity College Dublin.

25 Jun 2025

Community|Health

Custodian of Romanian Crown visits Trinity

Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Romanian Crown, and His Royal Highness Prince Radu came to Trinity today as part of their visit to Ireland.

24 Jun 2025

Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro, the creator of Sfera con Sfera, has died

Catherine Giltrap, Curator and Head of the University Art Collections expressed her heartfelt sympathy to Pomodoro’s colleagues and family, and plans to continue with Trinity's preparations to commemorate 100 years since his birth in 2026.

23 Jun 2025

Arts|Community|Society

Trinity researchers receive €500,000 to develop AI platform to help teachers

The €500,000 funding was granted under Enterprise Ireland’s Commercialisation Fund, which supports third-level researchers to translate their research into innovative and commercially viable products, services and companies.

23 Jun 2025

Awards and Funding|Innovation|Science

Trinity climbs to 75th place in 2026 QS World University Rankings

Trinity’s Provost and President Dr Linda Doyle said: “The rankings news encourages us to be even bolder in our ambition for Trinity and, indeed, for Ireland - an ambition that should be championed and defended regardless of the rankings. "

19 Jun 2025

Awards and Funding|Community|Research

Bronnann Coláiste na Tríonóide céim oinigh ar an ngníomhaí Gaeilge Linda Ervine

Bronnann Coláiste na Tríonóide céimeanna oinigh gach bliain chun aitheantas a thabhairt do dhaoine a dhéanann obair eisceachtúil i réimsí éagsúla.

13 Jun 2025

Awards and Funding|Community

Irish language champion Linda Ervine receives Trinity honorary degree

Dermot Smurfit, renowned osteoporosis expert Moira O’Brien, and Sir Donnell Deeny also all received Trinity’s highest honour from Chancellor Dr Mary McAleese at a ceremony conducted in Latin in the historic Public Theatre.

13 Jun 2025

Awards and Funding|Business|Community|Society