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BioNTech founders among recipients of Trinity honorary degrees

Philanthropist Dr Beate Schuler and scientist Joan Steitz - known for her pioneering work on RNA (ribonucleic acid) - also received Trinity’s highest honour from Trinity’s Chancellor Dr Mary McAleese at a ceremony conducted in Latin in the historic Public Theatre.

16 Jun 2023

Awards and Funding|Innovation|Research|Science

Orla Sheils becomes Doctor in Science, joins WHO Scientific Council

Provost Dr Linda Doyle said: "These honours are richly deserved. In her busy role as Vice-Provost and Chief Academic Officer of Trinity, Orla Sheils is a pivotal force in the University, while her research has enhanced Trinity's reputation as an international leader in cancer research.

16 Jun 2023

Awards and Funding|Research|Science

Trinity Researchers among 47 teams awarded National Challenge funding

Simon Harris, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, has today (12 June) welcomed 47 new teams to compete in the €65 million fund to work on solutions to major environmental and societal issues.

12 Jun 2023

Awards and Funding|Research

Five Trinity researchers receive Fulbright awards for 2023/24

The Fulbright bilateral exchange programme is known for selecting outstanding candidates from Ireland to study and work with US institutions across all disciplines ranging from health, science, technology and business to the arts and culture.

9 Jun 2023

Awards and Funding|Research

Outstanding contributions to research honoured in Research Excellence Awards

The recipients of Trinity’s 2023 Research Excellence Awards were honoured at a ceremony hosted by the Dean of Research this week.

1 Jun 2023

Awards and Funding|Research

Trinity researchers recognised in latest SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme Awards

Twelve Trinity projects have received funding this week from Science Foundation Ireland across a range of research disciplines.

31 May 2023

Awards and Funding|Innovation|Research

New HRB awards for School of Medicine researchers to address health challenges

The Definitive Intervention and Feasibility Awards (DIFA) 2023 have been announced today for four clinical researchers to investigate significant challenges in patient care and treatment.

31 May 2023

Awards and Funding|Health

Dr Pablo Gracia secures ERC Consolidator Grant

Dr Pablo Gracia, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, has secured a prestigious European Research Council Consolidator Grant to explore links between digital use and social inequalities in adolescents’ well-being.

10 May 2023

Awards and Funding|Research|Society

Professor Ed Lavelle wins Irish Society for Immunology Annual Award

Professor Lavelle, from Trinity’s School of Biochemistry and Immunology, has been recognised for his significant contribution to Irish immunology research and education.

9 May 2023

Awards and Funding|Research|Science

Victoria Adukwei Bulley wins Pollard International Poetry Prize

Administered by the Trinity Oscar Wilde Centre in the School of English the prize is awarded to an outstanding debut collection of poetry in the English language.

3 May 2023

Awards and Funding|Culture