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Ireland's EU Presidency 2026
We are bringing together leading voices from across research, policy, and public life to explore the challenges and opportunities facing the European Union today.
Welcome to the Trinity Long Room Hub
At a time of profound political and technological change, the Trinity Long Room Hub fosters world-leading research, convenes major national and international debates, and generates new perspectives on the great questions shaping Ireland, Europe and the wider world.
Through curiosity-driven research, creativity and critical thinking, our research institute brings together scholars, the public, policymakers and political leaders to explore our changing world, demonstrating how we can strengthen democracy and shape the future through the arts and humanities.
Our multi-disciplinary collaborations help generate new ideas and bring fresh perspectives to the greatest of social, cultural, political, environmental and technological challenges.
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The Secret of Kells creators receive Trinity European Laureate Award
Cartoon Saloon received the award in recognition of all they have done in bringing the stories, imagination, creativity and artistic traditions of Ireland to audiences around the world.
07 Oct 2026
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A Visit to the Mother City: Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne reflects on Ireland-South Africa Charlotte Maxeke–Robinson Visiting Fellowship
Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne (School of Religion, Theology and Peace Studies) writes about his experience at UWC and his reflections on the Ireland-South Africa Charlotte Maxeke–Robinson Visiting Fellowship.
08 Oct 2026
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Arts and Humanities on Film with the Inaugural Early Career Researcher Video Workshop Showcase
Three early career researchers participated in a 6-month workshop to learn how to present their research through the medium of video for a public audience.
09 Oct 2026
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Latest events
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The Future of Creativity
To mark the presentation of the Trinity European Laureate Award to Cartoon Saloon, the Trinity Long Room Hub will host a major discussion exploring the future of art and creative culture.
06 Oct 2026
Special events
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Authorship and Authority: Making Testament
Composer Tarik O’Regan in conversation with Dr Evangelia Rigaki, School of Creative Arts, organised by the Music Composition Centre seminar series.
07 Oct 2026
Lectures and Seminars
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Modern Languages in Irish Life - 1776–2026 and beyond
A conference to mark the 250th anniversary of the establishment of Modern Languages at Trinity College Dublin in 1776.
09 Oct 2026
Conferences
Podcasts
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A STEM Strategy for Modern Languages? Mapping Ireland’s Multilingual Futures
The Trinity Long Room Hub Annual Humanities Horizons Lecture for 2026 was delivered by Prof Michael Cronin, on A STEM Strategy for Modern Languages? Mapping Ireland’s Multilingual Futures.
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Trinity European Laureate Award - The Future of Europe and its Challenges
The Trinity European Laureate Awards 2026, presented to European Movement Ireland (accepted by Julie Sinnamon), and Frances Fitzgerald, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to civic society, public engagement, and equality.
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Behind the Headlines - A Social Media Ban for Ireland?
As part of our ‘Behind the Headlines’ series, this panel examines the Irish government’s plans for an age-related social media ban amid growing momentum for similar measures internationally.
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