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Celebrations to mark 250 years of modern languages at Trinity

A series of events will be held throughout the year to commemorate this historic initiative. The ‘Languages 250 at Trinity (1776-2026)’ programme will showcase the important work of the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies and promote the cause of modern language education on the island of Ireland.

30 Jan 2026

Arts|Community|Culture|Research

A look through Trinity's digital collections: an artistic history of St. Brigid

St Brigid’s Day, often referred to by its pre-Christian name Imbolc, is celebrated on the 1st of February and heralds the start of spring in Ireland.

30 Jan 2026

Arts|Culture

“I see a rubber duck” – babies categorise objects in the brain at just two months old

The research, led by neuroscientists from Trinity, combined brain imaging with artificial intelligence models. It enriches our understanding of what babies are thinking and how they learn in the earliest months of life.

3 Feb 2026

Health|Research|Science

Trinity launches first tertiary pathways in Mental Health Nursing and Intellectual Disability Nursing

Applications for tertiary pathways in Mental Health Nursing and Intellectual Disability Nursing will open shortly

3 Feb 2026

Community|Health|Society|Students

Joly Cancer Leadership Programme gives third award to TSJCI surgeon

Mr Fitzgerald said: “Through the award, I hope to investigate the immune and metabolic behaviours of head and neck cancers. It is hoped that discoveries from these studies will translate to meaningful clinical insights to guide future clinical decision making and care for head and neck cancer patients."

5 Feb 2026

Awards and Funding|Health|Research|Science

Kevin O’Rourke named recipient of 2026 Alice Murray Award

The award, administered by the Centre for Economics, Policy and History (CEPH), is presented annually to an economic historian whose work has made a major contribution to the discipline.

5 Feb 2026

Awards and Funding|Research|Society

Good for the land, but what about the farmer? New research outlines how Agri-Environment Schemes impact mental health

Trinity research shows that depending on how schemes are designed and delivered, wellbeing impacts can be positive or negative. Time spent in nature and peer discussion groups are key to fostering positive wellbeing outcomes.

5 Feb 2026

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

Colin Murphy to join the Trinity Long Room Hub as new Rooney Writer Fellow

The Fellowship enables a creative writer to join the research community in the Trinity Long Room Hub and to engage with the institute’s research themes and programmes.

9 Feb 2026

Awards and Funding|Culture

What can philosophy teach us about power, wealth, science, and emotion?

Trinity’s popular Philosophy Today series returns for 2026 with six public lectures asking how philosophy can help us make sense of today’s world.

25 Jan 2026

Research|Society

‘Character is better than wealth’ – exhibition celebrates legacies of Michael Davitt

The exhibition in the Long Room and accompanying online exhibition celebrate Michael Davitt's lifelong efforts to combat poverty, injustice, and oppression.

10 Feb 2026

Culture|Research