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Scientists uncover how a mitochondrial mutation rewires immune function

The scientists have discovered that a single inherited mutation causes whole-body issues in a model of inherited primary mitochondrial disorders after the immune response is sparked into action.

26 Nov 2025

Health|Research|Science

Enda Kenny presented with inaugural Trinity European Laureate Award

The award is in recognition of his leadership when Ireland last held the Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2013.

25 Nov 2025

Culture|Research|Society

Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny presented with inaugural Trinity European Laureate Award

The award is in recognition of his leadership when Ireland last held the Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2013.

25 Nov 2025

Culture|Research|Society

Trinity’s addiction expert joins Europe’s frontline in drug science

Jo Hanna Ivers, Associate Professor in Addiction and Associate Dean of Civic Engagement at Trinity College, has been appointed to the Scientific Committee of the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA).

25 Nov 2025

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A fish-friendly innovation that could turn river barriers into green power stations

Researchers from Trinity and UCD have designed and road – or “river” – tested a new barrier modification system that enables fish to travel up and downstream while simultaneously generating green energy for local consumption.

25 Nov 2025

Environment|Innovation|Research|Science|Sustainability

Study demonstrates proof of concept for preventing oesophageal cancer

Trinity St James's Cancer Institute (TSJCI) researchers demonstrated the power of a structured, quality-assured Barrett’s Oesophagus Registry to prevent and detect early oesophageal cancer.

22 Nov 2025

Health|Innovation|Research

First national study on LGBTQI+ inclusivity in football published

Trinity College joined with Bohemian Football Club, to examine the experiences of LGBTQI+ people in relation to participation, openness, discrimination and harassment, barriers and positive/protective factors in football settings in the Republic of Ireland.

20 Nov 2025

Culture|Health|Research

Humans bring gender bias to their interactions with AI – new study

Humans bring gender biases to their interactions with Artificial Intelligence, according to new research from Trinity and Ludwig-Maximilians Universität (LMU) Munich.

20 Nov 2025

Research|Society

Researchers begin study investigating shared languages and identities on the island of Ireland

The new research project based between Trinity and Queen's University Belfast will collect information about the rich linguistic and cultural diversities of communities from every county in Ireland north and south.

20 Nov 2025

Culture|Research|Society

Male vulnerability still ridiculed in contemporary societies, making it difficult for abused men to seek support

A new study, called the MENCALLHELP2 project, has explored the content, nature and characteristics of call data received by the Men’s Aid Ireland national helpline service over one calendar year (2022)

19 Nov 2025

Health|Research