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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 […]
Understanding the Significance of the QS Sustainability Ranking The QS World University Rankings for Sustainability evaluate institutions on three core dimensions: environmental impact, social impact, and governance. Trinity College Dublin’s jump from 265th in 2025 to 29th in 2026 is not just a number; it reflects a comprehensive shift in how the university integrates climate […]
On 5 November 2025, TU Dublin hosted a full day of literary and environmental engagement in partnership with the Dublin Book Festival and Green Foundation Ireland. The event, titled Sustainability Here and Now, brought together authors, academics, students, and community members to discuss sustainable development, rewilding, and climate change. Below is a detailed look at […]
Celebrating Irish Culinary Heritage Through Award-Winning Scholarship In a landmark moment for Irish academia, TU Dublin’s Dr Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire and graduate Dr Dorothy Cashman have earned the 31st Gourmand World Cookbook Award for their co‑edited volume Irish Food History: A Companion. The accolade, presented in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, recognises the book as the best food publication to […]
What the €10 Million Allocation Means for TU Dublin On 5 December 2025, Minister James Lawless announced a €65.8 million investment in Ireland’s technological university sector. TU Dublin secured a €10 million share of the Targeted Enhancement Fund (TEF). This funding is earmarked to strengthen the university’s capacity in several priority areas, from digital infrastructure to sustainability initiatives. Digital Transformation […]
Trinity College Dublin has announced a landmark partnership with the Irish government’s INSPIRE programme, a €750 million investment aimed at modernising research infrastructure across the country. The funding will be rolled out between 2026 and 2031, with an initial €100 million earmarked for the first year. This move positions Trinity at the forefront of Ireland’s research agenda, […]
Understanding the Significance of the ACCA Advanced Performance Management Exam The Advanced Performance Management (APM) paper is a cornerstone of the ACCA Strategic Professional level. It tests candidates on their ability to apply advanced performance frameworks, evaluate complex business scenarios, and demonstrate professional judgment. Because of its depth and breadth, the APM exam is often […]
What the Zero Tolerance Pledge Means for TU Dublin On 2 December 2025, TU Dublin became the first university in Ireland to publicly sign the Zero Tolerance Pledge, a community‑led initiative that declares violence against women is not tolerated within participating organisations or on their premises. The pledge is more than a symbolic statement; it […]
How the Partnership Enhances Eye Care Access in Dublin The National Optometry Centre has launched a year‑long outreach clinic in partnership with the Capuchin Day Centre, bringing essential eye examinations and spectacles to residents who otherwise face barriers to care. The initiative is a concrete example of how university programmes can collaborate with community organisations […]
