TCD Alumni

09/09/2026

As we look forward to celebrating the 50th year of the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature, we shine a light on five winners below, but you can find out more about the Rooney Prize and all it's previous winners here: https://www.rooneyprize.com/

Anne Enright – Rooney Prize Winner 1991

One of Ireland's most celebrated novelists, whose work has explored family, memory and identity with extraordinary insight.

Claire Keegan – Rooney Prize Winner 2000

A master of contemporary fiction, renowned for her elegant prose and powerful storytelling.

Doireann Ní Ghríofa – Rooney Prize Winner 2016

A poet and author whose work brings together language, memory, history and lived experience.

Mark O'Connell – Rooney Prize Winner 2019

An acclaimed writer and essayist whose work examines technology, society and what it means to be human.

Michael Magee – Rooney Prize Winner 2023

A powerful new voice in Irish fiction, exploring place, identity and contemporary life in Belfast.

09/09/2026

Eavan Boland arrived at Trinity as a student in 1962, just as plans for the University's new Library were taking shape.

More than sixty years later, that building bears her name.

Discover the story behind the poet, professor and pioneering literary voice whose legacy continues to shape Irish writing in Trinity Today 2025: https://bit.ly/4bI56vD

03/09/2026

"The world can be very tough. I want to use the experiences I’ve had to help young people. Thank you for making that possible." – JJ Carroll

Every contribution to the Trinity Alumni Fund helps students pursue their ambitions, make the most of their time at Trinity and thrive.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our students and researchers.

https://www.tcd.ie/alumni/inspiring-generations/trinity-alumni-fund/

01/09/2026

Professor Taha Yasseri's research explores what happens when humans interact with machines—and how those interactions can shape our behaviour, relationships and society.

A few minutes waiting for code to run during his PhD led Professor Taha Yasseri down a path that would take him from physics to sociology—and to the forefront of research into AI and human-machine interaction.

Discover how his curiosity helped shape an emerging field in our latest Impact Report: https://bit.ly/3RVFoNy

28/08/2026

What role do libraries play in protecting democracy?

Join Mairead McGuinness, EU Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, for a keynote discussion on how libraries, knowledge and open dialogue strengthen democratic societies.

25 September 2026
Trinity Long Room Hub

https://bit.ly/4gV6ePk

27/08/2026

Emporium started as a side project while Robbie Fidgeon Kavanagh was a student at Trinity, and has since grown into one of Ireland's best-known streetwear brands.

From Drury Street to international collaborations, discover how Emporium is continuing to evolve. Read about Robbie's journey: https://bit.ly/4werXq5

25/08/2026

Did you know that Trinity's German and French Chairs are the oldest continuously held modern languages chairs anywhere in the world?

On 9 September, we're gathering at the Embassy of Ireland in Berlin for an evening of networking, lively conversation, w**e, and light refreshments.

We're also delighted to welcome Professor Mary Cosgrove, Trinity's 1776 Professor of German, who will explore the fascinating 250-year history of these chairs and the lasting ties between Ireland and Germany.

Come along to reconnect with the Trinity community, make new connections, and enjoy an inspiring evening in Berlin. Register here: https://bit.ly/4xURiGE

If you missed it in person, you are most welcome to watch the 2024 Trinity Carol Service here by clicking on the video to the right

20/08/2026

A collection of moments from last weekend's Alumni Reunion Banquet 2026.

Find out about other upcoming events for alumni and friends at tcd.ie/alumni/news-events/events/

19/08/2026

The Robert Fisk Archive at Trinity College Dublin.

For more than 50 years, renowned war correspondent Robert Fisk documented conflicts around the world through notebooks, photographs, recordings, correspondence and eyewitness accounts.

His widow, Nelofer Pazira-Fisk, reflects on the decision to donate this extraordinary archive to Trinity, ensuring future generations can learn from one of journalism's most important frontline witnesses.

Read the story full story in our latest Impact Report: https://bit.ly/3TJo7aU

17/08/2026

How does the Sun's outer atmosphere reach temperatures of millions of degrees, far hotter than the Sun's visible surface?

To help answer one of solar physics' big questions, Trinity scientists recently took to the skies aboard an Irish Air Corps aircraft to observe the 2026 total solar eclipse from the path of totality over the Atlantic. Trinity led the setup and operation of the E-CorMag solar telescope, capturing rare observations of the Sun's corona during the brief moments when it became visible.

The mission brought together researchers from Trinity College Dublin, DIAS, TU Dublin and Italy's National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF), supported by the Irish Air Corps and European Space Agency collaborations. Together, they gathered data that could help scientists better understand the magnetic forces that heat and shape the Sun's atmosphere.

Learn more here: https://www.tcd.ie/physics/news-events/news/2026/scientists-take-to-the-skies-to-observe-2026-solar-eclipse-from-flying-observatory/