Trinity Development & Alumni

Professor Stephen Dooley, Associate Professor of Energy Science and head of the Trinity College Dublin SAF Research Facility at SMBC Aviation Capital, looks at what’s involved in making aviation sustainable and why Trinity is a leader in the field.

Trinity Today breaks bread with Brian Hannon, BESS (1993), as the London-based dining doyen shares his journey from his early days as a Trinity student to his professional beginnings and onto his latest trailblazing ventures.

Exploring the potential of psychedelics in mental health treatment with Dr John R Kelly, psychiatrist and Associate Professor at Trinity and Tallaght University Hospital.

Paul Murray, celebrated author and Trinity alumnus reflects on the enduring influence of his alma mater on his life and work, from the chaotic creativity of his student days to his current role as Rooney Writer Fellow.

Luke Sheehan, BA (2005), caught up with Professor Mary Pyle, PhD (2022), MA (1978), BA (1960) to discuss her examination of Harry Potter for her PhD thesis.

Trinity School of English Professor Tom Walker reflects on his colleague Gerald Dawe's profound impact as a poet, educator, and founding force behind Trinity's Oscar Wilde Centre for Irish Writing.

Colin Smythe, the 2024 Visiting Terry Pratchett Fellow at Trinity, reflects on his lifelong passion for publishing and his pivotal role in bringing Terry Pratchett’s magical Discworld novels, and over 600 other works, into the world.

Co-founder and CEO of Irish space-tech company Ubotica, Fintan Buckley, explains how they are revolutionising satellite technology using AI.

Fotini Rantsiou, MPhil (1996), humanitarian affairs officer with the UN, talks to Leah Keogh, BSS (2020) about her extraordinary personal journey, and navigating borders and crises to provide aid.

Read by James Fleming

Trinity Today catches up with Louise Richardson, the Waterford-born political scientist and Trinity graduate, who has enjoyed an extraordinary career in academia and philanthropy.

Read by Miriam Dardis