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Prof. Stephen Dooley Secures €482k for Sustainable Aviation Research Programme

The School of Physics is delighted to congratulate Prof. Stephen Dooley on the successful award of €482,000 in funding through the Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland Innovate for Ireland 2025 programme.

15 Oct 2026

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Scientists take to the skies to observe 2026 Solar Eclipse from Flying Observatory

Taking to the skies off Ireland’s west coast, scientists will transform an aircraft into a flying observatory to study one of nature’s most spectacular phenomena.

10 Aug 2026

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How a 150-Year-Old Paradox Shaped Modern Physics

What happens when a thought experiment from the 19th century continues to shape some of the most exciting areas of modern physics?

10 Aug 2026

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The School of Physics to lead new Research Ireland Rinn Centre - Rinn Quantum

The School of Physics is delighted to announce the new Research Ireland funded Research Centre - Rinn Quantum. It will be co-directed by Professors John Goold and Ortwin Hess from Trinity’s School of Physics.

10 Jun 2026

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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.

02 Jun 2026

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Prof. Igor Shvets Secures €600k SEAI Funding for Energy-Efficient Window Project

Congratulations to Prof. Igor Shvets on the successful award of €600,000 under the SEAI National Energy RD&D Funding Programme.

15 May 2026

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Trinity College Dublin Joins European Quantum Academy

Trinity College Dublin joins as a key Irish partner in the newly funded European Quantum Academy (EQA), a major pan-European initiative designed to strengthen Europe’s quantum education, skills and workforce pipeline.

15 May 2026

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TCD Adjunct Professor of Astrophysics Peter Gallagher elected a Member of the RIA and a Councillor of the RAS

May has been a landmark month for Prof. Peter Gallagher, an Adjunct Professor in the TCD School of Physics and Director of DIAS Dunsink Observatory.

28 Apr 2026

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Trinity School of Physics Strengthens Community Links with STEM Outreach Visits to Greystones and Blackrock, Co. Louth

24 Apr 2026

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Celebrating New Fellows and Scholars

The School of Physics is delighted to congratulate Prof Felix Binder and Prof Evan Keane on their election as Fellows of Trinity College Dublin.

20 Apr 2026

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