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From graphene in a blender to flexible electronics: Prof. Jonathan Coleman awarded 2026 Blaise Pascal Medal in Materials Science

Professor Jonathan Coleman FRS, Erasmus Smith’s Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy in Trinity’s School of Physics and a PI in the CRANN research centre, has won the 2026 Blaise Pascal Medal in Materials Science.

2 Jul 2026

Awards and Funding|Innovation|Research|Science

Cyber threats, AI and democracy in focus at Trinity as Ireland takes up EU Presidency

On the eve of Ireland taking over the EU Presidency, senior figures from government, security, technology and civil society gathered in Trinity to assess the growing risks to Europe’s digital stability.

30 Jun 2026

Arts|Research|Society

Over half a million historical records now freely available as VRTI adds 194,000 new documents

Hosted by Trinity and funded by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, the Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland (VRTI) is an international research partnership working to digitally reconstruct the Public Record Office of Ireland.

30 Jun 2026

Culture|Research|Science

€2.4 million project will gather new public health data to support better policy

Researchers from the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) at Trinity are key partners in this PEACEPLUS-funded project.

25 Jun 2026

Awards and Funding|Health|Research|Science

Two Trinity researchers win prestigious European Research Council Advanced Grants

Rhodri Cusack and Richard Layte are among just five researchers in Ireland to receive the coveted Advanced Grants which give senior researchers the opportunity to pursue ambitious, curiosity-driven projects.

24 Jun 2026

Research|Science|Society

Trinity students win Y Combinator place for US circuit-board manufacturing startup

Two students from Trinity have won a place in Y Combinator's Summer 2026 batch, the San Francisco programme whose alumni include Stripe, Airbnb and Reddit.

23 Jun 2026

Business|Innovation|Research

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 discovery shows how deadly coronaviruses block the immune system

The new research has highlighted promising new drug targets and has the potential to help us better prepare for the next global pandemic.

18 Jun 2026

Health|Research|Science

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

Farmers are key to restoring native woodlands – here’s what’s holding them back

PhD candidates Laqiqige Zhu, Trinity Business School and Kate Harrington, School of Natural Sciences, explain in this piece for The Conversation why Ireland is struggling to meet its tree-planting targets.

16 Jun 2026

Business|Research|Science