College

Louise Richardson and David Puttnam Among Those Receiving Honorary Doctorates from Trinity

The degrees are being conferred in the Public Theatre, with alumnus Eric Kinsella and childbirth standards advocate Peta Taffe also awarded.
By Róisín Power

Brexit and the Rise of Populism an “Indictment” of Universities, Says Oxford Vice-Chancellor

Vice-Chancellor of Oxford and Trinity graduate, Louise Richardson, discussed Brexit, Trump and women in academia in a talk in the Long Room Hub today.
By Dominic McGrath

Trinity Professor Warns Against Complacency Toward Tuberculosis, as Cases Increase in Ireland

The Irish tuberculosis expert co-authored the first update to international guidelines for treatment of the disease, in 17 years.
By Aoife O’Donoghue
Analysis

For Trinity, Global Partnerships May Raise Its International Profile and Create Valuable Connections

Patrick Lavelle examines the pros and cons of the increasing number of global partnerships Trinity is making with other universities.
By Patrick Lavelle

12-Month J1 Visa Programme Extended for Further Three Years

The agreement, signed today by the US and Ireland, doesn't include the four-month visa used by thousands of students each summer.
By Dominic McGrath

Trinity is Strong in Academic Challenge, But Weak in Social, According to Survey

Results of the Irish Survey of Student Engagement show Trinity is weak when it comes to creating a “supportive learning environment”.
By Edmund Heaphy
Editorial

Delays in International Student Registration Will Frustrate Government’s Own Ambition

The government’s failure to reform the registration system will only lead to international students looking elsewhere for their education.

Bones, Magnets and Bioengineering: Creating a World-Class Research Centre in the Heart of Dublin

Trinity's Amber research centre, the envy of researchers in Europe and the US, only plans to get bigger in years to come.
By Jamie Sugrue

Trinity Among 20 Best Universities for Attracting High-Level EU Funding

Trinity is listed as first in Ireland and 19th out of 1,337 educational establishments for securing Horizon 2020 funding.
By Jamie Sugrue

Despite 23% Increase in Northern Irish Applications, No Increase in Students Accepting Places

While Trinity have increasingly targeted students from Northern Ireland in recent years, only 78 students students accepted a place in 2016.
By Philip McGuinness