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Culture Night 2025

See the range of events taking place in Trinity College Dublin for Culture Night on Friday 19th September

5 Sep 2025

Community|Culture

Oíche Chultúir 2025

Féach ar na himeachtaí éagsúla a bheidh ar siúl i gColáiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath, don Oíche Chultúir an Aoine bheag ar 19ú Meán Fómhair

5 Sep 2025

Community|Culture

New wearable scanner a game-changer for brain research in Ireland

A new €2M scanning system in Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience will help researchers understand the brain and identify earliest signs of brain disorders.

4 Sep 2025

Research|Science|Society

Geneticist Dr Lara Cassidy secures ERC Starting Grant to bring a millennium of hidden human history to life

Dr Cassidy’s success makes her the eighth researcher in Trinity’s Department of Genetics (School of Genetics and Microbiology) to secure a prestigious ERC award.

4 Sep 2025

Awards and Funding|Research|Science

Free public lecture series explores artificial intelligence and society

The School of Social Sciences and Philosophy is hosting a free public lecture series, 'AI: The Age of Disruption', exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on human life.

2 Sep 2025

Research|Society

Scientists harness Taylor Swift concert to boost science engagement

The seismic activity generated by Taylor Swift’s concerts in Dublin in 2024 provided a unique opportunity for scientific engagement and education, according to new research from the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies and Trinity's School of Education.

2 Sep 2025

Culture|Research|Society

Electrical stimulation reprogrammes immune system to heal the body faster

Scientists from Trinity have discovered that electrically stimulating “macrophages” – one of the immune system's key players – can “reprogramme” them in such a way to reduce inflammation and encourage faster, more effective healing in disease and injury.

2 Sep 2025

Health|Research|Science

Dublin’s Hidden Histories: a new podcast from the Trinity Long Room Hub and Near FM

Dublin’s slavery mansions and the forgotten stories of the Donnybrook Magdalene Laundry are among the intriguing topics featured in a new series of recorded talks now available on podcast.

28 Aug 2025

Culture|Research|Society

Distinguished Investigator Award 2025 for Prof. Mark Cunningham

The award from Neuroscience Ireland recognises an outstanding long-standing member of the neuroscience community of Ireland demonstrating international standing in academic and intellectual achievement.

28 Aug 2025

Awards and Funding|Health|Innovation|Research

Trinity’s points rise as strong demand offsets lower grade inflation

Data from the Central Applications Office showed that 11,233 students made first preference applications to Trinity’s Level 8 courses this year, up from 10,015 in 2024. This is a 12% increase in first preference applications from 2024.

27 Aug 2025

Community|Students