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The report highlights those who do not have a medical card or health insurance

EU study highlights healthcare inequalities in Ireland

A new report on 'Health Inequalities in Europe' finds that Ireland's two-tiered health system may contribute to disparities between high and low income earners when accessing healthcare.

Health • 02 Nov 18

Trinity College Dublin has slipped from 117th place to 120th in the latest Times Higher Education rankings

Slight fall for TCD in global university rankings

The position of Trinity College Dublin in the latest international university rankings tables has slipped a small number of places, from 117th place to 120th.

Education • 26 Sep 18

The Book of Durrow is one of the earliest surviving decorated Gospel books in western Europe

Book of Durrow to go on loan to British Library

Trinity College Dublin has announced that one of Ireland's most important and ancient manuscripts, the Book of Durrow, is to go on loan to the British Library for a landmark international exhibition next month.

Trinity College Dublin • 20 Sep 18

PAC to investigate cyber fraud following TCD hacking

The Public Accounts Committee is set to investigate cyber fraud in public sector organisations after €1 million was diverted from Trinity College in an e-mail hacking incident.

Politics • 12 Jul 18

There are now more than one billion domestic goats in the world

Research unlocks genetic heritage of domesticated goats

The genetic heritage of domesticated goats has been unlocked for the first time by a team of international scientists led by geneticists at Trinity College Dublin.

Science • 05 Jul 18

The new building at TCD should be completed by 2022

€60m investment to increase STEM places at TCD

Trinity College Dublin plans to increase the number of STEM places it offers to students under a €60 million investment programme announced today.

Education • 25 May 18

Major exhibition of Irish-language manuscripts

Brehon law texts detailing the rules governing matters as diverse as bee-keeping and marriage in medieval Ireland are among the precious Irish-language manuscripts which are the focus of a major new public exhibition in Trinity College Dublin.

Trinity College Dublin • 18 May 18

Researchers say their findings could have significant implications for the treatment of illnesses

Discovery over treatment of inflammation in cells

Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have discovered an effective way of turning off inflammation in certain cells in the immune system.

Science • 28 Mar 18

A number of students are taking part in the protest in the dining hall at Trinity College Dublin

Union says protesting TCD students denied toilet access

Students occupying Trinity College Dublin's 18th century dining hall in a protest over extra charges have been denied access to toilets and water by security at the college, according to the students' union.

Education • 14 Mar 18

Students are protesting against plans by the college to introduce a €450 flat-fee for exam resits

TCD students protest over fees for exam resits

Students at Trinity College Dublin have occupied the university's 18th century Dining Hall as part of a protest against a decision to introduce a €450 charge for students who fail exams and have to resit.

Dublin • 14 Mar 18

TCD is currently looking for women aged 18 and upwards to participate in the study

Study into new ways to help women quit smoking

New approaches are being studied into helping women quit smoking in their own communities and deliver cessation programmes in the future.

Health • 14 Feb 18

Research involved a review of previous studies from 12 countries involving 20,264 participants

Hearing loss in older people associated with dementia

Hearing loss in older people is associated with decline in cognitive ability and dementia, according to new research by scientists at Trinity College Dublin.

Science • 14 Dec 17

Brian O'Driscoll, Olivia O'Leary and Catriona Crowe were among those awarded honorary degrees at TCD today

Brian O'Driscoll among honorary degrees awarded at TCD

Former Ireland international rugby player Brian O'Driscoll, journalist Olivia O'Leary and archivist Catriona Crowe were among those awarded honorary degrees at Trinity College Dublin today.

Dublin • 08 Dec 17

1,000 young children lose their lives to malaria every day

Malaria parasite can deceive immune system

The parasite that causes malaria is capable of deceiving the immune system, according to a new study by scientists at Trinity College Dublin.

Science • 07 Dec 17

The study found the presence of Fusobacteria and Campylobacter bacteria in pre-cancerous growths

Bacteria could impact development of oral cancers

Bacteria could play a role in the development of oral cancer, a new study has found.

Science • 07 Dec 17

Dr Rachel McLoughlin will investigate mechanisms that might allow MRSA to suppress or avoid detection by the immune system

TCD biomedical researchers awarded €5.5m funding

Three Trinity College Dublin based scientists are to share €5.55 million in funding for projects in the area of biomedical research.

Science • 23 Oct 17

Around half of hose who get TB are unable to clear it before it gets established.

Scientists discover why immune cells can't beat some TB

Scientists here have identified a significant mechanism that causes potentially deadly tuberculosis bacteria to disrupt the work of immune cells in the lungs.

Science • 24 Aug 17

Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem which the World Health Organisation says poses an enormous threat

X-ray method could help combat antibiotic resistance

Irish based scientists have used a new method of X-raying to learn more about potentially lethal bacteria that are resistant to certain antibiotics.

Science • 09 Aug 17

The jam will be studied as part of further research projects

Buzz at Trinity as honey produced from rooftop beehives

The first jars of honey have been produced from beehives at a landmark location in the heart of Dublin city centre.

Environment • 02 Aug 17

The granular building blocks in the copper can never slot together perfectly

Trinity researchers in discovery on copper structure

Researchers have made an important and surprising discovery about the way in which copper is structured.

Science and Technology • 28 Jul 17

Nearly two thirds of those who have dementia live at home

Concern for those caring for dementia suffers

Nearly half of people in Ireland who care for a spouse with dementia spend all their waking time doing so, a new study has found.

Health • 13 Jun 17

Trinity College says that any shortfall will be made up from the university's future commercial revenues

Trinity hit with suspected cyber fraud

Two investigations have been launched following a suspected cyber fraud at Trinity College.

Ireland • 27 Apr 17

The system was built over the past three years by researchers, including some at the at TCD

TCD scientists develop system for emergency services

Computer scientists at Trinity College Dublin have developed a new social media monitoring system to help emergency services respond to disasters.

Science and Technology • 26 Apr 17

High powered magnets are increasingly being used in electronics

Irish discovery of 22 new magnets attracts industry

A project led by Dublin based material scientists has discovered almost two dozen new magnets which could prove useful in the production of low cost and high performance electronics.

Science • 18 Apr 17

The university will work with other city centre green spaces to cultivate pollinator habitat

TCD abuzz after pollinator plan launch

Trinity College Dublin (TCD) was all abuzz today as the university launched its first plan to preserve and increase its population of pollinators.

Science • 11 Apr 17