Trinity Highlights for 2023
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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 October 2026
Research|Society
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From red mud to green concrete: Trinity-led team pioneers low-carbon construction material
An Enterprise Ireland-funded project has successfully brought a new bauxite refining residue concrete from the lab to industrial trials.
22 October 2026
Environment|Innovation|Research|Sustainability
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Trinity student awarded 2026 Hamilton Prize in Mathematics
Artem Tarasenko, who is studying theoretical physics, received the 2026 Hamilton Prize in Mathematics last week as part of the Royal Irish Academy’s annual Hamilton Day celebration.
21 October 2026
Awards and Funding|Research|Science|Students
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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 October 2026
Research|Society
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Trinity Business School hosts discussions on digital skills and inclusive talent development
Employers, policymakers and educators gathered at Trinity Business School to explore how Europe can strengthen digital skills, widen access to digital careers and support a workforce adapting to AI.
19 October 2026
Business|EU Presidency|Research
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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 October 2026
Business|Society|Students
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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 October 2026
Awards and Funding|Community|Society|Students
Trinity Highlights from 2023
21 Dec 2023