Trinity recognised the rich academic and cultural links between Ireland and Greece today by awarding an honorary degree to the Greek President H.E. Prokopis Pavlopoulos.
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Science Gallery International welcomes Emory University
The announcement was made at the the world’s first Science Gallery at Trinity College Dublin.
How bacterial evolution of antibiotic arsenals is providing new blueprints for drug designers
By blueprinting how the antibiotics function against MRSA, the scientists have provided new options for drug designers seeking to hold back the global threat that antimicrobial resistance poses humanity.
Scientists discover how TB puts the brakes on our immune engines
The scientists have also discovered how we can kick-start those engines back into gear – providing hope that improved treatment options could soon be on the horizon.
Trinity welcomes Cabinet approval of Grand Canal Innovation District Plan
Cabinet accepted a report by the Grand Canal Innovation District advisory Group and its recommendations. The report, published today, provides a clear strategy and road map to underpin the development and progression of this district to ensure that Ireland has an innovation district to rival the best in the world.
SEAI grants of almost €700,000 awarded to two Trinity professors
David Igoe, an assistant professor in the School of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at Trinity College Dublin, was awarded €348,950 from SEAI’s research and development programme to lead a research project exploring the dynamic interactions between the foundations and soils for offshore wind turbines. Eleanor Denny, an associate professor in the Economics Department at Trinity College Dublin, was awarded a research grant of €348,000 from SEAI’s research and development programme to conduct research into electric vehicles and consumer investment behaviour.
Professor Brendan Browne opens the world of medicine to North Belfast teenagers
A project led by Trinity professor Brendan Browne to introduce teenagers from disadvantaged areas of Belfast to the medical world has just completed a successful eight-week run.
Robotics expert honoured in MIT Review’s Innovators Under 35 Europe list
Conor McGinn, Assistant Professor in Trinity’s School of Engineering and lead developer of Ireland’s first socially assistive robot, Stevie, is among the 35 outstanding innovators honoured.
Global study unearths myriad meanings for “nature” in different cultures
After studying what “nature” means in more than 60 different languages, including some indigenous peoples’ languages, it is easier to see why unifying environmental and conservation policies is so hard.
Inauguration of Chancellor Mary McAleese
Professor McAleese has a long-standing connection with Trinity, having held the position of Reid Professor of Criminal Law, Criminology and Penology from 1975 to 1987 and been involved in numerous University events and initiatives over subsequent years.