Articles
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Bah Humbug! The weird and wonderful world of Victorian Christmas cards
Dr Clare Clarke, Assistant Professor, School of English, takes a closer look at the dark and disturbing images that featured in Victorian Christmas cards.
23 Dec 2021
Culture|Research
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A great teacher and a warm presence on campus – Trinity pays tribute to Brendan Kennelly
Brendan Kennelly placed the College in the centre of national debates about memory, history and the importance of the arts and literature in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s
18 Oct 2021
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Common antidepressant should no longer be used to treat people with dementia
A drug used to treat agitation in people with dementia is no more effective than a placebo, and might even increase mortality, according to a new study, published in The Lancet.
27 Oct 2021
Research
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Trinity welcomes Prince Albert II of Monaco
An unveiling ceremony took place during his visit, marking a major donation Prince Albert II has made to the conservation of the iconic Old Library at Trinity College.
3 Sep 2021
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Trinity researchers seek solutions to plastic problems in SFI Future Innovator competition
The challenge-based prize funding programme supports Ireland’s best and brightest unconventional thinkers and innovators to develop novel, potentially disruptive, technologies to address significant societal challenges.
15 Feb 2021
Research
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Legal experts raise data-protection red flags around key COVID-19 decisions taken in Ireland
In common with previous reports from the Observatory is the concern that there is a general lack of transparency in Ireland’s response to the pandemic and, as a result, it isn’t easy to ensure important decisions satisfy various legal requirements.
14 Sep 2021
Research
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The Earth Surface Research Laboratory: a new high-tech laboratory for Ireland
The lab’s world-class facilities for the preparation and analysis of geological and environmental samples are open to the geoscience community on the island of Ireland.
23 Jun 2021
Research
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How natural capital approach can benefit farmers and the planet
A new animated video has been released to introduce the concept of Natural Capital Accounting to the farming community and agri-food industry.
18 Feb 2021
Research
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From flashing fireflies to cheering crowds – physicists unlock secret to synchronisation
This new discovery has a suite of potential applications, including developing new types of computer technology that uses light signals to process information.
13 Dec 2021
Research
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Trinity Ability co-op launches project to make clubs and societies more inclusive
Students with disabilities are often excluded from the social aspect of the student experience and this project will make real changes in the individual lives of Trinity students.
25 Aug 2021
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A laser to generate randomness for next-gen information security and encryption
Our ever-increasing reliance on e-commerce, internet based financial services and virtual social contacts, depends on how well and how fast random processes and interactions can be protected.
2 Mar 2021
Research
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A biodiversity action plan to maximise the benefits of wind farms
The Nature+Energy project will develop new ways of accounting for the value of nature on wind farms and establish a state-of-the-art environmental monitoring system across the country that will revolutionise how we measure and monitor biodiversity.
5 Jul 2021
Research
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Trinity Long Room Hub goes ‘Behind the Headlines’ on the crisis in Afghanistan
The first ‘Behind the Headlines’ of the academic year, reflecting on the ethics of intervention and the humanitarian responsibilities of the international community following the Taliban take-over of Afghanistan.
29 Sep 2021
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World Alzheimer’s Day: Giving up on research is not an option
Professor Iracema Leroi talks about the critical importance of clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia and how giving up is not an option when it comes to research.
21 Sep 2021
Research
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Níor cheart frithdhúlagrán coitianta a úsáid a thuilleadh mar chóireáil do dhaoine a bhfuil néaltrú orthu
Níor cheart frithdhúlagrán coitianta a úsáid a thuilleadh mar chóireáil do dhaoine a bhfuil néaltrú orthu, dar le staidéar.
27 Oct 2021
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Loyola Institute and Trinity College Dublin sign an MOU
In an increasingly diverse and complex society, one of the Institute’s main priorities is to foster religious understanding through ecumenical dialogue and through dialogue between faith and culture.
18 Jun 2021
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Trinity awards honorary degrees to pioneer of international family law and editor of Samuel Beckett letters
Recognised editor and author Martha Dow Fehsenfeld and pioneer of international family law and reform, William Duncan were awarded Trinity’s highest honour by the Chancellor of the University, Professor Mary McAleese.
4 May 2021
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How Ireland turned around one of the biggest spikes in COVID cases in the world
Luke O'Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at Trinity, with an insightful look at Ireland's response to the deadly COVID-19 spike over the past few weeks. The piece was originally published by The Conversation.
10 Feb 2021
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Trinity Business School’s Executive MBA ranked first in Ireland by FT
The latest FT ranking result sees the Trinity EMBA surpass a number of major global providers, including the Ivey Business School in Canada, Henley Business School in the UK, and Copenhagen Business School in Denmark
22 Oct 2021
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Trinity Business School surges in FT European Business School Rankings 2021
Trinity Business School has risen 24 places in the Financial Times European Business School Rankings 2021, published, climbing to the 32nd spot.
7 Dec 2021