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EU Commissioner Michael McGrath receives Trinity European Laureate Award

The award was presented to Commissioner McGrath by Trinity’s Provost Dr Linda Doyle at an event in Brussels designed to celebrate the values that underpin democratic societies and the importance of thoughtful leadership in an increasingly complex world.

25 Jun 2026

€2.4 million project will gather new public health data to support better policy

Researchers from the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) at Trinity are key partners in this PEACEPLUS-funded project.

25 Jun 2026

Awards and Funding|Health|Research|Science

Two Trinity researchers win prestigious European Research Council Advanced Grants

Rhodri Cusack and Richard Layte are among just five researchers in Ireland to receive the coveted Advanced Grants which give senior researchers the opportunity to pursue ambitious, curiosity-driven projects.

24 Jun 2026

Research|Science|Society

Trinity students win Y Combinator place for US circuit-board manufacturing startup

Two students from Trinity have won a place in Y Combinator's Summer 2026 batch, the San Francisco programme whose alumni include Stripe, Airbnb and Reddit.

23 Jun 2026

Business|Innovation|Research

Champion boxer Katie Taylor receives honorary degree from Trinity

Katie Taylor, Sharon Shannon, civil rights lawyer Baroness Helena Kennedy and Sister Helen Prejean, the anti-death penalty activist who was depicted by Susan Sarandon in the film version of ‘Dead Man Walking’, were all honoured, as was Colm Tóibín, writer of some of the most successful Irish-authored books of the 21st century.

19 Jun 2026

Awards and Funding|Community|Culture

Trinity holds 75th position in 2027 QS World University Rankings

Trinity’s Provost and President Dr Linda Doyle said: “It is a solid achievement to hold our place at 75th in the world in these rankings, particularly in light of continued government underfunding of Ireland’s universities."

18 Jun 2026

Community|Research|Students|Sustainability

Trinity discovery shows how deadly coronaviruses block the immune system

The new research has highlighted promising new drug targets and has the potential to help us better prepare for the next global pandemic.

18 Jun 2026

Health|Research|Science

Prof. Karen Wiltshire delivers “Global Coasts in the Fast Lane of Climate Change” plenary in Bangladesh

Prof. Wiltshire explored the interconnected challenges facing coastal regions worldwide and emphasised the critical role of science, communities, innovation, and international collaboration in strengthening global climate resilience.

18 Jun 2026

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

Insect Week 2026: Stand Tall for the Small

Trinity College Dublin is proud to be participating in Insect Week 2026, celebrating insects through education, research and engagement. Organised by the Royal Entomological Society and supported by partner organisations throughout Europe, Insect Week is an opportunity to take part in insect science, learn from experts and have fun.

18 Jun 2026

Sustainability

Farmers are key to restoring native woodlands – here’s what’s holding them back

PhD candidates Laqiqige Zhu, Trinity Business School and Kate Harrington, School of Natural Sciences, explain in this piece for The Conversation why Ireland is struggling to meet its tree-planting targets.

16 Jun 2026

Business|Research|Science