Catch up with Faculty staff in the media this week, speaking on their research and helping our understanding of current issues.
Dr Davide Romelli, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, appeared on RTÉ Radio 1 Morning Ireland on 23 April 2025, to explain why the independence of the Federal Reserve matters and why Donald Trump has changed his mind about the Fed chairman Jerome Powell. Please see here and listen here.
Dr David Mitchell, School of Religion, Theology and Peace Studies, recent article is featured in the Irish News on 23 April 2025, 'New regional flag doesn’t have to conflict with bid for Irish unity, says academic'. Further information is also available here.
Dr Bronagh Ann McShane, School of Histories and Humanities, article on Pope Francis and Women in Leadership was published in The Conversation on 21 April 2025. It is also replublished on the Faculty News webpage here.
Dr Rebecca Usherwood, School of Histories and Humanities, was a guest on RTÉ Radio 1 Our Divine Sparks show on 21 April 2025 speaking on a special broadcast for the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed. Please listen here.
Professor Laurent Muzellec, Trinity Business School, features in media articles on the recent Trinity Business School Summit.
- The Irish Times, 19 April 2025: It's not soccer money: Jamie Heaslip on the business world after rugby. (Subscriber content).
- Forbes, 23 April 2025: 4 Lessons For Leaders From The World Of Elite Sport. The key challenges shared by leaders in both business and sport were a major theme of last week’s Trinity Business Summit 2025, hosted by the Trinity Business School. Emma Merriweather, student-athlete and Professor Laurent Muzellec, Dean of the Trinity Business School are quoted in this article.
Dr Nicole Kapelle, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, is featured in an article about the high economic costs of the divorce process in Ireland. The Irish Independent 19 April 2025: ‘My ex contested the divorce. It ended up costing me €45,000’ (Subscriber content).
Dr Claire Howlin, School of Psychology. A collaborative study from University of Vienna, Humboldt University of Berlin and Trinity College (Dr Claire Howlin), has found that the simple act of looking at a piece of visual art can boost your well-being.
- Phys.org on 17 April 2025: Viewing art can boost well-being by giving meaning to life.
- Faculty Website News item.
- TCD Communications News item.
Professor Richard Layte, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, appeared on Newstalk Radio 106-108 FM on 16 April 2025, to give expert comment on a new EU directive on pay transparency which is set to come into force in June, where employers will no longer be able to ask job candidates about their current salary. Please listen here.
Dr Justin MacGregor, School of Creative Arts. Dr MacGregor’s MindRot Production Company’s upcoming movie, Tow, has been selected as a Spotlight Gala at the Tribeca Film Festival and will have its world premiere at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York on Saturday, 07 June 2025. It is featured in an article in the Hollywood Reporter on 16 April 2025.
Dr Lorina Naci, School of Psychology, is featured in multiple media reports on the RESOLVE project she is leading which aims to examine links between sport-related brain injury and dementia, by studying retired contact sports athletes.
- RTÉ, 15 April 2025: Trinity seeking 360 former high-performance athletes for dementia study.
- Irish Examiner, 15 April 2025: Former Rugby, GAA, and soccer players sought for TCD study into dementia.
- RTÉ Radio 1 further coverage with Professor Fiona Wilson Physiotherapy.
- Irish Times, 15 April 2025: Irish study to assess dementia risk from sports-related brain injury in 360 retired athletes. Research will seek former high-performance players in rugby, soccer or Gaelic games aged between 40 and 59.
- Faculty website News Item.
- TCD Communications News Item.
Mr Michael Becker, School of Law, features in multiple media outlets on humanitarian law.
On the new ICJ case brought by Sudan against the United Arab Emirates alleging complicity in genocide.
- RTÉ Radio 1, 15 April 2025.
- Middle East Eye, 06 March 2025: Sudan launches case against UAE at ICJ over 'complicity in genocide'.
On how Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent visit to Hungary underscores challenges for international criminal justice.
- ISPI (Italian Institute for International Political Studies), 10 April 2025: Netanyahu on the Edge: (Weak) Diplomacy Abroad, Dissent at Home.
Professor Louis Brennan, Trinity Business School, is quoted in this article about the Blue Origin space flight, in the Daily Mail on 14 April 2025: Social media users slam Katy Perry and Blue Origin crew and dub launch a 'joyride for the super-rich' (Subscriber content).
Dr Ashish Kumar Jha, Trinity Business School. A report produced by the Trinity Centre for Digital Business and Analytics (CDBA) in collaboration with Microsoft Ireland, has revealed that AI has the potential to contribute at least €250 billion to Ireland’s GDP by 2035’. The report is featured in an article in the Irish Examiner 11 April 2025.
Dr Kristin Hadfield, School of Psychology. Further coverage of new research led by Dr Kristin Hadfield, which investigated the mental health impacts of climate change on the mental health of young people living in Madagascar, appears in Climate Home News on 10 April 2025. ‘Beyond anxiety: Teens’ mental health suffers on Africa’s climate frontlines’.
Student in the news
Lauren Jones Brennan, UG student, School of Law, and United Nations Youth Delegate has been shortlisted for the prestigious annual Humanitarian Awards from Irish Red Cross and is featured in an article in the Irish Independent, 24 April 2025: Three Dubliners shortlisted for Humanitarian Awards from Irish Red Cross.