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Trinity-led report: sustainability in healthcare offers huge opportunity

Sustainability in healthcare should not be viewed as a cost, but as an opportunity, according to a new report launched today by Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI).

21 Jul 2026

Health|Innovation|Sustainability

Trinity team developing environmentally friendly biopesticide to tackle devasting EU crop pest

Scientists from Trinity have secured Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation funding of around €690,000 to develop an environmentally friendly biopesticide to tackle one of the EU’s most financially devastating pest species, the Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle (CSFB).

20 Jul 2026

Ireland’s first cement-free, 3D-printed geopolymer

Researchers from Trinity’s School of Engineering have successfully demoed the geopolymer, showcasing its potential as a scalable option for circular construction.

15 Jul 2026

Environment|Innovation|Research|Science|Sustainability

PEGASUS takes off as new EU project launches to strengthen public trust in urban air mobility

A new €4.83 million project has been launched to help Europe build a future for urban air mobility (UAM) that is sustainable, inclusive and trusted by citizens.

9 Jul 2026

Insect Week 2026: Stand Tall for the Small

Trinity College Dublin is proud to be participating in Insect Week 2026, celebrating insects through education, research and engagement. Organised by the Royal Entomological Society and supported by partner organisations throughout Europe, Insect Week is an opportunity to take part in insect science, learn from experts and have fun.

18 Jun 2026

Sustainability

Prof. Karen Wiltshire delivers “Global Coasts in the Fast Lane of Climate Change” plenary in Bangladesh

Prof. Wiltshire explored the interconnected challenges facing coastal regions worldwide and emphasised the critical role of science, communities, innovation, and international collaboration in strengthening global climate resilience.

18 Jun 2026

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

Trinity holds 75th position in 2027 QS World University Rankings

Trinity’s Provost and President Dr Linda Doyle said: “It is a solid achievement to hold our place at 75th in the world in these rankings, particularly in light of continued government underfunding of Ireland’s universities."

18 Jun 2026

Community|Research|Students|Sustainability

Sustainable aviation fuel supply remains structurally constrained

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin, with collaborators SMBC and SMBC Aviation Capital, have published a new report outlining the key barriers and actions required to scale SAF production and support aviation’s path to decarbonisation.

11 Jun 2026

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

Trinity partners with local primary school for Clean Air Living Lab

The Clean Air Living Lab project was launched during Green Schools Ireland Clean Air Week last November, engaging students, staff, and the wider community in understanding air quality in Dublin.

2 Jun 2026

Sustainability

Trinity raises fifth consecutive Green Flag

Today we raised Trinity’s fifth Green Flag, an honour we have held since 2013.

12 May 2026

Sustainability