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How AI can decode ancient scripts – from medieval manuscripts to hieroglyphics

The ethics and dangers of AI have received important attention over the past year, but its power to make legible and navigable our cultural heritage also deserves attention, writes Dr Mark Faulkner in this piece for The Conversation.

5 Dec 2023

Arts|Culture|Science

Long Room echoes with medieval chant to launch manuscript project

The Library of Trinity College Dublin celebrated the launch of the Manuscripts for Medieval Studies Project which is making precious medieval manuscripts freely available to the public for the first time.

1 Dec 2023

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Opinion: Prophet Song by Paul Lynch is a distinctly Irish tale of civic and ideological collapse

Prof Eve Patten reviews Booker Prize winning book 'Prophet Song' by Paul Lynch

28 Nov 2023

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Prophet Song by Paul Lynch: Booker prize-winning novel is a distinctly Irish tale of civic and ideological collapse

Prof. Eve Patten writes for The Conversation about Paul Lynch's book 'Prophet Song' which won the 2023 Booker Prize.

28 Nov 2023

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What were they thinking? The logic of the cuneiform script, our earliest writing system

The mysterious logic of the world’s first writing systems will be explored by ancient language expert Dr Martin Worthington at a free public talk this week organised by Trinity Centre of the Book.

27 Nov 2023

Arts

Booker prize 2023: shortlisted novels are a ‘golden age’ of Irish writing

Booker short list authors Paul Murray and Paul Lynch are part of a “golden age” of Irish writing, writes Orlaith Darling, School of English, for The Conversation.

24 Nov 2023

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The Hesitant Fiancée: the story of a TikTok phenomenon

The reluctant bride’s unwavering gaze has been lauded for its accurate depiction of feminine rage, a concept historically difficult for male artists to capture.

23 Nov 2023

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Celebrating Student Life: TAP marks 30th birthday with contemporary art exhibition

As well as an online auction, the 'Essence of Student Life' exhibition will run daily from November 14th to 17th in the Exam Hall in Trinity College with artist walkthrough sessions and other activities happening daily.

14 Nov 2023

Arts|Community|Culture

TAP30 Art Exhibition & Auction

The launch of The Essence of Student Life exhibition takes place Monday November 13 2023 6-8 pm. To celebrate 30 years of Trinity Access Programmes (TAP), works by 19 contemporary artists on the theme of student life are going on display in Trinity's Exam Hall.

10 Nov 2023

Arts|Community|Culture

Fabulous Histories: Animals in Literature

Professor Aileen Douglas will deliver her Inaugural Lecture ‘Fabulous Histories: Animals in Literature’ on Tuesday 7th November.

1 Nov 2023

Arts