Welcome to Research at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin

At the School of Nursing and Midwifery, research underpins everything we do. We are committed to advancing knowledge, challenging existing practices, and improving health outcomes for the communities we serve. Through strong partnerships with clinicians, patients, families, industry,  patient representatives, and international collaborators, we foster a research culture grounded in compassion, curiosity, innovation, teamwork and mentorship. Our research centres and cross-cutting themes such as, ageing, healthcare innovation, chronic illness, maternal and women’s health, mental health, intellectual disability, and child health, reflect our values of inclusion, dignity and sustainable health care.

Our Research Strategy sets ambitious goals to address current and emerging health challenges through leadership, collaboration and visionary research. We support our researchers to deliver impactful work nationally and internationally, with success reflected in competitive funding and recognition across all career stages. Through mentorship and collaboration, we empower researchers to reach their full potential and drive meaningful healthcare innovation.

We invite students, collaborators, and visitors to join us in increasing research capacity in nursing and advancing research that makes a real difference—together shaping the future of healthcare. Whether you are a student, collaborator, or visitor, we invite you to be part of our journey. Together, let’s innovate, inspire, and lead a brighter future for healthcare.

 Professor Catherine McCabe