Trinity College Dublin has announced the creation of a new Associate Dean of Graduate Studies position, a strategic move designed to strengthen the university’s postgraduate teaching and learning framework. The appointment of Prof Wladislaw (Wlad) Rivkin marks a pivotal step in the implementation of the Thrive: Trinity’s Strategic Plan 2025‑2030, signalling a renewed focus on […]
Celebrating Excellence: TU Dublin’s Role in International Conferences In a recent ceremony held at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) on 27 November 2025, TU Dublin staff were honoured as Fáilte Ireland Conference Ambassadors. The awards highlighted the university’s commitment to bringing high‑profile international conferences to Ireland and underscored the impact of these events on education […]
In December 2025, TU Dublin’s GroSafe project received a €1 million award from the National Challenge Fund – OurTech, a Research Ireland initiative backed by the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility. The funding will accelerate the rollout of a technology‑enabled platform that teaches children to recognise grooming, offers trauma‑informed support, and provides a safe, anonymous reporting […]
A Legacy of Legal Education For three decades, Griffith College’s Law Faculty has been a cornerstone of legal training in Ireland. From its early days of traditional case‑study teaching to the current emphasis on human rights, digital law and access to justice, the faculty has consistently adapted to the evolving needs of the legal profession. […]
Overview of the Screenings On 8 December 2025, TU Dublin’s Grangegorman campus welcomed a diverse audience for two film screenings that highlighted pressing human‑rights issues. The event was organised in partnership with Phibsboro For All and the Phibsboro Film Society, reinforcing the university’s commitment to social awareness and community engagement. Both screenings were followed by […]
How TU Dublin’s Fundraising Challenge Drives Real-World Impact In a recent initiative, third‑year Business and Management students at TU Dublin’s Aungier Street Campus raised an impressive €42,500 for a range of Irish charities. The achievement, part of the university’s long‑standing Entrepreneurship module, demonstrates how structured, team‑based projects can translate academic concepts into tangible social benefits. […]
In December 2025, fourteen entrepreneurs from TU Dublin’s New Frontiers Programme announced a collective goal of securing €6 million in investment and creating more than 35 new jobs by 2026. The cohort, representing a wide range of sectors—from AI‑driven education platforms to sustainable materials—demonstrated the university’s commitment to fostering scalable, impact‑oriented businesses. What Is the New […]
Overview of the 2026 Artists in Residence Program The University College Cork (UCC) and the Arts Council of Ireland have jointly announced the 2026 Artists in Residence awards. This partnership marks a significant expansion of the program, now including Digital Artists alongside traditional disciplines such as Literature, Film, and Traditional Arts. The initiative is designed […]
In December 2025, University College Cork (UCC) announced a landmark European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant of €2 million for a five‑year project titled DeepCattle: The Deep History of Commercial Cattle Farming in Europe. The research, led by Dr Eugene Costello of UCC’s School of History and Radical Humanities Laboratory, will trace the origins of market‑driven cattle […]
How the Donation Will Impact Students and the Business Community On 20 November 2025, Trinity College Dublin announced that it had received a €25,000 donation in stablecoins from Aave Labs, a leading name in decentralised finance. This marks the first time an Irish university has accepted a philanthropic contribution in cryptocurrency. The funds will be […]