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Youth protests across Europe: the overlapping crises facing Gen Z

From climate change and mental health concerns to academic pressure, housing costs, job and economic insecurity, today’s young people are navigating a complex set of expectations, writes Alina Cosma, School of Psychology, writes in a piece first published in The Conversation.

22 Oct 2026

Research|Society

Language testing for citizenship: more demands on already stretched English teaching

Chelsea Whittaker, School of Education, writes in The Conversation about proposals in Ireland which could see people applying for citizenship required to demonstrate language proficiency as part of the naturalisation process.

21 Oct 2026

Research|Society

Trinity to open as normal on Wednesday 21 October

The Commencements (graduations) that had been originally planned for that day, and were moved to 19 October, will take place on 19 October, as previously communicated.

16 Oct 2026

Business|Society|Students

Trinity chair warns politicians that universities are "on a very real cliff-edge"

"The harsh reality is that State funding per student is now over 30% lower in real terms than in 2008. This country ranks 36th out of 37 OECD countries for investment in higher education as a share of GDP."

15 Oct 2026

Awards and Funding|Community|Society|Students

New Trinity Centre launched for Reproductive Sciences and Women’s Health

The new Centre will create a coordinated research ecosystem spanning discovery science, clinical research and policy, addressing important evidence gaps in women’s and reproductive health.

12 Oct 2026

Health|Research|Science|Society

Impact of industrial action on October 14th: FAQs for staff and students

The campus will be accessible to staff, students and residents. However, no teaching will take place on Wednesday, nor will there be any events on campus.

12 Oct 2026

Community|Society|Students

Is bagairt í an géarchéim tithíochta don nGaelainn mar theanga phobail in Iarthar Dhuibhneach

Tá an géarchéim tithíochta ag bagairt ar inmharthanacht na Gaelainne mar theanga phobail i nGaeltacht Chorca Dhuibhne de réir pháipéar polasaí nua a d’fhoilsigh taighdeoirí ó Choláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath, inniu.

9 Oct 2026

Culture|Research|Society

Housing crisis threatens future of Irish as a community language in West Kerry

The housing crisis is threatening the sustainability of Irish as a community language in the West Kerry Gaeltacht, according to a new policy paper published today by researchers from Trinity's School of Social Work and Social Policy and School of Linguistics, Speech and Communication Sciences.

9 Oct 2026

Culture|Research|Society

First students embark on pioneering international master’s in applied drama and arts education

Trinity’s School of Education is one of five universities across Europe involved in the innovative new applied drama and arts education masters course

1 Oct 2026

Arts|Research|Society

"Don't panic": AI's future role in healthcare debated at Trinity

At the free event at Trinity College Dublin, organised by the Fellows of Trinity College Dublin and chaired by Professor Rose Anne Kenny, experts explored the future of medicine, discussed whether human doctors remain essential, and examined the role of AI in biopharma and surgery.

1 Oct 2026

Community|Innovation|Society