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Hubs offering electric cars, e-bikes and e-cargo bikes to test potential of shared e-mobility to decarbonise transport

Researchers from Trinity, together with collaborators from the Atlantic Technological University (ATU), ESB and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, will lead a €1.35 million shared electric mobility project.

19 Jul 2023

Awards and Funding|Environment|Research

Green Tech Skillnet provides 30% discount on selected Trinity green courses

Trinity is pleased to announce that Green Tech Skillnet, an organisation dedicated to fostering skills and expertise in the field of green technology, will provide a 30% discount for learners pursuing several of Trinity's green diplomas and micro-credential courses.

7 Jul 2023

Awards and Funding|Environment|Students|Sustainability

The weeds shall inherit the Earth

Human land use is now comparable to climate in driving global patterns of plant occurrence, with new research showing that species are not affected equally; slow-growing plants like trees are less able to cope with more intensive human land use than disturbance-tolerant species like grasses.

4 Jul 2023

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

The tide of medicinal plants and natural products is rising: conference hears

Trinity hosts the 71st GA2023 conference to explore the opportunities of unlocking nature’s pharmacy

3 Jul 2023

Environment|Health|Innovation|Research|Sustainability

No Mow May gives life to rare orchid

A rare orchid has appeared on Trinity's campus as an unexpected outcome of its decision to allow wildflowers bloom in the month of May. Trinity stopped mowing several formal lawns across campus for the month of May as part of the international No Mow May initiative. This allowed wildflowers like clovers and daisies to bloom and provided food for pollinating insects, which are currently in decline.

3 Jul 2023

Environment|Sustainability