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Researchers launch global citizen science project “CoastSnap” in Dublin Bay

A team of scientists, led by those from Trinity’s School of Natural Sciences, have today launched the first in a series of “CoastSnap” stations across the Dublin Bay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

11 Sep 2026

Community|Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

Trinity research shows agricultural fungicides drive evolution of multidrug resistance in soil microbes

Separate Trinity study finds that the combination of warming temperatures and fungicides disrupts microscopic life beneath our feet, negatively impacting plants growing in the soil.

11 Sep 2026

Environment|Health|Research|Science

New study reveals HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) alters immune cell function and metabolism

A new study from Trinity Translational Medicine Institute and St James’s Hospital reveals HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) alters immune cell function and metabolism

9 Sep 2026

Research|Science

Opinion: The HSE has been ordered to destroy some patient records. This is wrong

Georgina Laragy, School of Histories and Humanities, co-authors an analysis piece in the The Irish Times today about the fine imposed on the HSE for its failure to properly secure patient medical records and argues that these records have immense value.

9 Sep 2026

Culture|Research

As LERU Chair, Provost urges Europe to invest more in research and innovation

"Research and innovation are not one priority among many: they are what makes many of Europe’s other strategic priorities achievable. If Europe wants more from research, it must also be prepared to invest more in it.”

9 Sep 2026

Innovation|Research|Society

Trinity College Dublin Lights Up in Support of Palliative Care Week 2026

This year's Palliative Care Week theme, "It's Not What You Think", seeks to challenge misconceptions about palliative care and encourage greater awareness of the role it plays in supporting people living with life-limiting illness, as well as their families and carers.

7 Sep 2026

Community|Research|Society

Trinity pair win European Research Council Starting Grants

Dr Casey Platnich and Dr Gabriela Kronemberger have won the highly prestigious awards, which are valued at €1.5 million each, and allow outstanding early career researchers to lead five-year, frontier projects.

3 Sep 2026

Awards and Funding|Health|Research|Science

Ireland-Australia cancer research fellowship launched

Dr Tim Nugent has been appointed the first recipient of the Ireland Funds Trinity St James’s Global Fellowship and will undertake advanced cancer research at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne.

27 Aug 2026

Research

Trinity research highlights impact of eczema on child growth, and points to effective treatment

The study led by the School of Medicine investigated the effect of a drug commonly used to treat eczema on growth and bone biomarkers in children with severe eczema.

27 Aug 2026

Health|Research|Science

College entry system is rigged in favour of comfortable classes

Our system of admissions to higher education is designed to sort students into colleges and courses starkly divided by class, writes Barra Roantree, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, in The Irish Times.

26 Aug 2026

Research|Society