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Grokipedia selectively drawing on more right-leaning news sources, new study

Conducted by researchers at the Centre for Sociology of Humans and Machines (SOHAM) in Trinity and TU Dublin, the study compared nearly 18,000 Wikipedia pages with articles on the same topic on the new Grokipedia platform.

19 May 2026

Culture|Research|Society

Immune system overreaction linked to deadly flu in pregnancy

Researchers have discovered why influenza can lead to life-threatening complications during pregnancy.

19 May 2026

Health|Research|Science

Celebrating 30 years of the School of Nursing & Midwifery

Professor Linda Doyle, Provost of Trinity College Dublin, said: “I am immensely proud of our School of Nursing & Midwifery and all that it has achieved over the past 30 years."

19 May 2026

Community|Health

Big AI’s control of narrative and regulation poses significant threat to rule of law

New research led by Trinity College Dublin’s AI Accountability Lab pinpoints the growing threat posed by the influence AI companies have over the rule of law, and people's lives, as well as outlining how society can stem the tide.

18 May 2026

Research|Science|Society

Trinity partners with Jaipur Literature Festival for first all-island of Ireland edition of international festival

The Dublin leg of the Jaipur Literature Festival Island of Ireland programme is being hosted by the Trinity Long Room Hub and the School of Histories and Humanities

18 May 2026

Community|Culture

Primary schools track air pollution and traffic using classroom sensors

Delivered through the Academy of the Near Future - a smart cities education initiative developed by Dublin City Council and CONNECT Centre, headquartered at Trinity - the programme gave primary school students an active role in shaping conversations around active travel, sustainability, and healthier cities.

15 May 2026

Community|Science|Students

Trinity joins European Quantum Academy

Trinity, as a key Irish partner, has joined the newly funded European Quantum Academy (EQA). This major pan-European initiative is designed to strengthen Europe’s quantum education, skills and workforce pipeline.

15 May 2026

Awards and Funding|Research|Science|Students

Trinity marks 1st European Doctoral Day

Trinity celebrated the inaugural European Doctoral Day on Wednesday 13 May 2026 with students, academics, employers and policy makers joining an event exploring the theme of ‘Better Together: Amplifying research and innovation through collaboration’.

14 May 2026

Community|Research|Society

European Movement Ireland and Frances Fitzgerald receive Trinity European Laureate Award

The European Movement Ireland and Frances Fitzgerald were conferred with Trinity European Laureate Awards at a double ceremony in the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Research Institute.

13 May 2026

Awards and Funding|Community

Alzheimer's therapeutic breakthroughs may be financially inaccessible

A newly published study shows that while disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) may offer substantially greater health benefits than usual care, their real-world impact will depend on whether they are priced in ways that health systems can afford.

13 May 2026

Community|Health|Research