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From that Small Island TV series features Trinity researchers and treasures

A host of Trinity researchers will feature in a new four-part documentary series on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player which traces 8,000 years of Irish history, with the first episode airing on Sunday, June 8th.

5 Jun 2025

Culture|Research|Science|Society

Update from Board on Taskforce report

On 4 June 2025, Trinity's Board received a report from the Taskforce on Academic and Institutional International Links and Related Matters. The following update was sent to the College community after the meeting.

5 Jun 2025

Community|Society|Students

Irish family law system causes ‘secondary victimisation’

The report was authored by social scientists from the School of Social Work and Social Policy and legal experts from University College Cork.

4 Jun 2025

Research|Society

IrelandQCI launches mobile quantum engagement trailer

The innovative mobile engagement unit, designed to bring quantum technologies to life for the Irish public, was launched in Trinity's Front Square by IrelandQCI with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications.

29 May 2025

Research|Science|Society

2025 Dermot McAleese Teaching Assistant Awards

The awards recognise outstanding contributions to undergraduate teaching across the disciplines of Economics, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology.

26 May 2025

Research|Society

In Camera Rule Report published by Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan

The report was authored by social policy experts in Trinity's School of Social Work and Social Policy and legal experts in University College Cork.

22 May 2025

Research|Society

Doris Alexander receives EARMA Lifetime Achievement Award

Doris Alexander, Associate Director of European Engagement and Co-Director of CHARM-EU, has been awarded the European Association of Research Managers and Administrators (EARMA) Lifetime Achievement Award 2025.

22 May 2025

Community|Society

Trust in scientists in Ireland lower in younger generation

Trust in scientists in Ireland is ahead of global averages, but lower among younger people, according to new research from the School of Education.

22 May 2025

Research|Science|Society

In a world dominated by loud, divisive politics, the cardinals found an antidote in Pope Leo XIV

Leo XIV was a choice few saw coming, and is a figure of humility, steadiness and introspective strength, writes Bronagh Ann McShane in an opinion article first published by The Irish Times.

12 May 2025

Research|Society

Trinity Long Room Hub’s ‘Behind the Headlines’ series turns 10

10 years of public engagement on the pressing issues of our time will be celebrated this week by Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Research Institute.

12 May 2025

Culture|Research|Society