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Managing ‘ditch-scapes’ can strengthen communities and the environment

A global study reframes ditches as multifunctional waterways with the potential to improve community resilience, water quality, biodiversity and environmental outcomes.

15 Sep 2025

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

Scientists discover how nanoplastics disrupt brain energy metabolism

Scientists from the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI) have discovered how nanoplastics – even smaller than microplastics – disrupt energy metabolism in brain cells. Their findings may have implications for better understanding a suite of neurodegenerative diseases.

15 Sep 2025

Environment|Health|Research|Science|Sustainability

Real-time Liffey data drives community engagement and environmental planning

The River Liffey Water Sensors Pilot, developed by UTS Technologies in collaboration with Smart Docklands, has demonstrated how real-time environmental data can empower local communities, support sustainability, and improve decision-making for everyone who interacts with the river.

10 Sep 2025

Community|Environment|Research|Sustainability

Why Ireland’s mild temperatures won’t protect it from the climate crisis

Prof. Graham Dwyer from the Trinity Centre for Social Innovation and Prof. Karen Wilshire, Professor of Climate Sciences at Trinity, write about a topical issue for The Conversation.

22 Aug 2025

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

From wardrobes to water – exhibition aims to turn the tide on climate apathy

A new exhibition by artist and World Champion Freediver Nina McGowan opens to the public today in Wexford County Hall. It is a key feature of the House on the Beach Creative Climate Action project, which involved collaboration with Trinity researchers and professional staff.

15 Aug 2025

Arts|Awards and Funding|Environment|Sustainability

Twenty-four Trinity labs earn sustainable certifications

The 24 have today been awarded sustainable lab certifications under a Research Ireland-led programme piloted in partnership with Impact Laboratories and My Green Lab.

16 Jul 2025

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

Universities need restructuring for climate and community needs, study finds

Higher education institutions offer critical social infrastructure with untapped potential to contribute to more equitable and sustainable futures, according to new research.

15 Jul 2025

Culture|Environment|Research|Society|Students

Ireland’s only protected insect stars in new comic to spotlight importance of the bioeconomy

The latest Beo and Raja comic stars the beautiful Marsh Fritillary butterfly. The comic focuses on the importance of insects with the aim of engaging younger audiences in issues of biodiversity.

11 Jul 2025

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Sustainable aviation in the spotlight as Trinity hosts international conference

Researchers from around the globe will this week attend the inaugural International Conference on Sustainable Aviation Research (ICSAR).

7 Jul 2025

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

Trinity’s groundbreaking carbon capture tech takes off at Dublin Airport

Trinity's carbon capture tech initiates its first industrial-scale field test at Dublin Airport, demonstrating its potential for revolutionising carbon capture in aviation and e-fuel industries.

1 Jul 2025

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