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In a world dominated by loud, divisive politics, the cardinals found an antidote in Pope Leo XIV

Leo XIV was a choice few saw coming, and is a figure of humility, steadiness and introspective strength, writes Bronagh Ann McShane in an opinion article first published by The Irish Times.

12 May 2025

Research|Society

Trinity Long Room Hub’s ‘Behind the Headlines’ series turns 10

10 years of public engagement on the pressing issues of our time will be celebrated this week by Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Research Institute.

12 May 2025

Culture|Research|Society

Fat-rich fluid fuels immune failure in ovarian cancer

New research led by Irish scientists has uncovered how lipid-rich fluid in the abdomen, known as ascites, plays a central role in weakening the body’s immune response in advanced ovarian cancer.

9 May 2025

Health|Research|Science

Professor John G Byrne added to Royal Irish Academy Dictionary of Irish Biography

Prof. Byrne, founder of Trinity’s Department of Computer Science and Head for 32 years, who was known by many as the “Father of Computing in Ireland”, was a distinguished computer scientist, dedicated public servant and Senior Fellow at Trinity.

9 May 2025

Research|Science

Winners of Christy Nolan inspired creativity competition announced

The creative competition was held to honour the legacy of Irish author, Christy Nolan, and to mark the 25th Anniversary of Trinity disAbility Service.

8 May 2025

Community|Culture|Research