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Two Trinity researchers win prestigious European Research Council Advanced Grants

Rhodri Cusack and Richard Layte are among just five researchers in Ireland to receive the coveted Advanced Grants which give senior researchers the opportunity to pursue ambitious, curiosity-driven projects.

24 Jun 2026

Research|Science|Society

Trinity students win Y Combinator place for US circuit-board manufacturing startup

Two students from Trinity have won a place in Y Combinator's Summer 2026 batch, the San Francisco programme whose alumni include Stripe, Airbnb and Reddit.

23 Jun 2026

Business|Innovation|Research

EU Commissioner Michael McGrath receives Trinity European Laureate Award

The award was presented to Commissioner McGrath by Trinity’s Provost Dr Linda Doyle at an event in Brussels designed to celebrate the values that underpin democratic societies and the importance of thoughtful leadership in an increasingly complex world.

25 Jun 2026

€2.4 million project will gather new public health data to support better policy

Researchers from the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) at Trinity are key partners in this PEACEPLUS-funded project.

25 Jun 2026

Awards and Funding|Health|Research|Science

Over half a million historical records now freely available as VRTI adds 194,000 new documents

Hosted by Trinity and funded by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, the Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland (VRTI) is an international research partnership working to digitally reconstruct the Public Record Office of Ireland.

30 Jun 2026

Culture|Research|Science

Cyber threats, AI and democracy in focus at Trinity as Ireland takes up EU Presidency

On the eve of Ireland taking over the EU Presidency, senior figures from government, security, technology and civil society gathered in Trinity to assess the growing risks to Europe’s digital stability.

30 Jun 2026

Arts|Research|Society

Níos mó ná leath mhilliún taifead staire ar fáil anois agus 194,000 cáipéis nua curtha le Maoinchiste Annála Samhalta na hÉireann

Tá 194,000 taifead nua staire á bhfoilsiú ar líne inniu ionas gur mó ná leath mhilliún an líon iomlán atá ar fáil anois saor in aisce agus go buan i Maoinchiste Annála Samhalta na hÉireann.

30 Jun 2026

From graphene in a blender to flexible electronics: Prof. Jonathan Coleman awarded 2026 Blaise Pascal Medal in Materials Science

Professor Jonathan Coleman FRS, Erasmus Smith’s Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy in Trinity’s School of Physics and a PI in the CRANN research centre, has won the 2026 Blaise Pascal Medal in Materials Science.

2 Jul 2026

Awards and Funding|Innovation|Research|Science

Trinity pays tribute to Dr Martin Naughton

Trinity's Provost Dr Linda Doyle said: "Martin Naughton's legacy at Trinity will be felt for generations to come. It's been my great honour and privilege to have known such an inspiring and generous man."

4 Jul 2026

Insect Week 2026: Stand Tall for the Small

Trinity College Dublin is proud to be participating in Insect Week 2026, celebrating insects through education, research and engagement. Organised by the Royal Entomological Society and supported by partner organisations throughout Europe, Insect Week is an opportunity to take part in insect science, learn from experts and have fun.

18 Jun 2026

Sustainability