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Website on the history of theatre censorship in Britain launched

A fascinating new website featuring high-resolution scans of eighteenth-century play manuscripts will now allow people to see exactly what phrases, words and speeches were deemed out of bounds in the past.

22 Nov 2019

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Students from 30 counties in Ireland receive Entrance Exhibition Awards

Students from nearly every county in Ireland as well as 24 countries worldwide were awarded special Entrance Exhibition Awards from Trinity College Dublin this year.

22 Nov 2019

Growing Up in Ireland publishes research on the lives of 20-year-olds

Growing Up in Ireland published a series of four Key Findings on the lives of 20-year-olds: how they are faring in important areas of their lives and changes since they were last interviewed at 17/18 years old.

22 Nov 2019

Trinity gets green light from Dublin City Council for Martin Naughton E3 Learning Foundry

The new Martin Naughton E3 Learning Foundry will add 1,800 additional places for students of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

21 Nov 2019

Landmark clinical trial could reduce the numbers of unnecessary C-sections

A landmark clinical trial for midwifery, obstetrics and neonatology at Trinity College could have potential for positive global impact.

21 Nov 2019

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CONNECT wins Engineering Education Award for EDGE programme

The CONNECT-led EDGE postdoc training programme has won the 2019 Engineering Education Award at the annual Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards.

19 Nov 2019

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Academics launch Irish Association for Primary Science Education

The Association will promote the teaching and learning of science in primary schools throughout the island of Ireland.

14 Nov 2019

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Student Unions support sixth College Awareness Week

The sixth College Awareness Week (CAW) takes place nationwide from November 17th to 23rd 2019.

12 Nov 2019

Defining what consciousness is not, to help those with severe brain injury

Understanding how the brain produces consciousness and how it can be preserved after devastating brain injury is the focus of a new international research collaboration.

12 Nov 2019

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New Fulbright Ambassador appointed at Trinity

Áine Ní Shúilleabháin, Trinity's Irish Language Officer/Oifigeach Gaeilge has been appointed as Fulbright Alumni Ambassador for the university.

11 Nov 2019

Will Ireland survive 2050? Climate crisis in the spotlight

Yvonne Buckley, Professor of Zoology at Trinity, features on RTÉ One's 'Will Ireland Survive 2050?' documentary tonight [Monday 11th November] as the spotlight falls on the global climate crisis.

11 Nov 2019

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Astrophysicists to bring Mercury Transit to Irish public

A high-power telescope will offer the chance to observe the smallest planet in our solar system move across the face of the Sun.

8 Nov 2019

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Trinity researchers win Science Foundation Ireland 2019 Science Awards

Professors Lydia Lynch and Danny Kelly of Trinity have won Science Foundation Ireland 2019 Science Awards for their significant research contributions.

7 Nov 2019

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Trinity pays tribute to Gay Byrne

It is with great sadness that the College community has learned of the death of Gay Byrne who was presented with an Honorary Degree in 1988.

6 Nov 2019

New Chancellor of Trinity delivers Annual Edmund Burke Lecture 2019

The former President of Ireland was speaking on the topic of human rights and children’s rights.

6 Nov 2019

Congressman Richard Neal delivers Henry Grattan Lecture in Washington

Chairman of the US House of Representatives Ways and Means committee, Richard Neal, addressed the inaugural Henry Grattan lecture in Washington on US-Irish relations. The event was hosted by the Irish Embassy in association with Trinity College on October 15th last. The Henry Grattan lecture is a flagship initiative of Trinity’s School of Social Sciences […]

30 Oct 2019

Mathematics students celebrate Hamilton Day

Mathematics student at Trinity, Andrew Cleary, was one of nine 2019 Hamilton Prize winners who celebrated famed Irish (and Trinity) mathematician William Rowan Hamilton.

25 Oct 2019

The diverse world of Trinity’s botany research

Trinity's botanists are playing important roles in conducting high-impact research that can make a huge societal impact for current and future generations.

25 Oct 2019

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Vitamin D deficiency and poor muscle function in the over-60s

Trinity researchers have shown that vitamin D deficiency increased the likelihood of poor muscle function in older adults and confirms the protective effect of physical activity.

23 Oct 2019

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Trinity Business School appoints Brendan McDonagh as Advisory Board Chair

Brendan brings a wealth of global expertise to the role as well as a reputation for supporting and engaging with students.

22 Oct 2019

Free online course: ‘History of the Book in the Early Modern Period: 1450-1800’

People all over the world can explore how books were made, bought, sold, and read, in the four-week online course, which starts on November 18th, 2019.

17 Oct 2019

MAMMI Study launches online resources for mothers

The School of Nursing and Midwifery at Trinity College have launched a suite of on-line resources for mothers, based on the findings of the MAMMI Study.

17 Oct 2019

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Engineering students compete strongly at ITHERM

The students acquitted themselves well in the Student Heat Sink Design Challenge, which provided a taste of additive manufacturing in the real world.

10 Oct 2019

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Trinity ecologist honoured for innovative marine research

Dr Nessa O'Connor has been awarded an International Recognition of Professional Excellence (IRPE) Prize in marine ecology for her research.

10 Oct 2019

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Teaching awards recognise outstanding committment to teaching and learning

The Dermot McAleese Teaching Awards were presented in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy in recognition of their commitment in teaching and learning.

8 Oct 2019

The myth of the Irish slave, white supremacy and social media

Anthea Butler, Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania delivered the 2019 Annual Humanities Horizons Lecture at Trinity College Dublin.

3 Oct 2019

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Science through a kid’s eyes – Professor Luke O’Neill launches new book

Young minds will learn of Ireland's huge contributions to science, and be inspired to think like scientists.

3 Oct 2019

Why ‘getting a good night’s sleep’ is linked to good health

Researchers from TILDA have found that sleep duration is an important contributor to good mental and physical health in the older Irish population.

3 Oct 2019

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Trinity cyclists raise over €15,700 for postgraduate hardship fund

The money was raised by staff and students participating in the Great Dublin Bike Ride.

30 Sep 2019

Prof Barbara Wright named Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur by French Government

This bestowal is another recognition of Prof Wright's exceptional career studying and promoting French literature and painting.

27 Sep 2019