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The Question Concerning (Quantum) Technology : A Transdisciplinary Symposium - Engineering | Trinity College Dublin

Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 1d

@tcddublin.bsky.social Engineering & Environment Careers Fair
🗓️ Wed 9 Oct | ⏰ 11.30am–2.30pm
📍 Trinity Sports Centre

Hosted by Trinity Careers Service. Meet recruiters offering internships & graduate roles.

🔗 bit.ly/48f2KDz

#TCDCareers #TrinityEngineering

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Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 2d

🔍 What does quantum technology mean for society?

Join us at @tcddublin.bsky.social for The Question Concerning (Quantum) Technology: A Transdisciplinary Symposium

🗓️ Monday 13 October | 🕓 16:00–20:00

📍 Pharmacy Lecture Theatre, Hamilton Building

🔗 www.tcd.ie/engineering/...

The year 2025 has been declared by UNESCO the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology in order to raise awareness about quantum science and its applications. We invite you to a Symposium ...

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Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 5d

🚇 What’s next for Dublin’s Metrolink?

Prof @briancaulfield.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social joins Colm McCarthy on @todayfm.bsky.social to discuss the future of the project now that planning permission is in place.

🎧 www.todayfm.com/podcasts/the...

#Metrolink #DublinTransport

What Happens Next with the Metrolink?

Professor in Transportation at Trinity College Dublin Brian Caulfield and economist Colm McCarthy join Will O'Callaghan to discuss what happens now the Metro...

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Why Metrolink is a much needed connection for north Co Dublin

Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 5d

🚇 “It’s not just about the airport.”

Prof @briancaulfield.bsky.social from @tcddublin.bsky.social Engineering explains why Metrolink is vital for North County Dublin in his latest @rte.ie Brainstorm article.

📖 www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

#Metrolink #DublinTransport #TrinityEngineering

Never has a transport project in Ireland been as analysed, appraised, criticised and debated as much as this

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Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 5d

@tcddublin.bsky.social Engineering launched its new Research Strategy on 25 March.
We’re sharing videos from the event - this one features Dr Patrick Morrissey on water quality, agricultural run-off & ecological degradation.
Watch: youtu.be/MQ7vb23HdwU?...

#EngineeringResearchStrategy2025

School of Engineering Research Strategy Launch | Dr Patrick Morrissey

YouTube video by Trinity College Dublin | School of Engineering

What Happens Next with the Metrolink?

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Brian Caulfield @briancaulfield.bsky.social · 6d

I spoke joined Colm McCarthy and Will O'Callaghan to discuss Metrolink on the Last Word earlier

www.todayfm.com/podcasts/the...

Professor in Transportation at Trinity College Dublin Brian Caulfield and economist Colm McCarthy join Will O'Callaghan to discuss what happens now the Metro...

www.todayfm.com

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Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 7d

@tcddublin.bsky.social Engineering launched its new Research Strategy on 25 March this year. We’re sharing videos from the event - this one features Dr Brooke Tornifoglio on imaging, biomechanics & device design.

Watch: youtu.be/Xa8rAUXwMYE?...

#EngineeringResearchStrategy2025

School of Engineering Research Strategy Launch | Dr Brooke Tornifoglio

YouTube video by Trinity College Dublin | School of Engineering

Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 8d

🎓 @tcddublin.bsky.social Engineering students: Apply now for the Eric & Barbara Kinsella Scholarships!

Senior Fresh students in Engineering & Engineering with Management can receive €5,000/year for up to 4 years.

Deadline: 17 Oct
Details: bit.ly/42TSVXW
#TCD #Scholarships

School of Engineering Research Strategy Launch | STAM - Science & Technology in Advanced Mfg

Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 12d

On 25 March, @tcddublin.bsky.social’s School of Engineering launched its new Research Strategy. We’re sharing videos from the event - starting with STAM, where Dr Moyin Otubela & Prof Rocco Lupoi explore additive manufacturing & sustainability.

youtu.be/mRUDRLOtMZM?...

YouTube video by Trinity College Dublin | School of Engineering

Unpacking the Impact of Our Car-Centric Lives – Daily27

Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 15d

🚴‍♀️ PhD position open at @tcddublin.bsky.social School of Engineering.
Research cycling biomechanics and drag with top partners in sport science.
Coding, biomechanics, and a passion for sport required.
Apply by 30th September: bit.ly/3UXYa56
#PhD #Cycling #SportScience

We Are Hiring

PhD Opportunity: Integration of Positional Biomechanics with Drag Measurements to Optimise Cycling Performance

Hosted by Trinity College Dublin School of Engineering and the Sport Ireland Institute
Closing Date: 30th September 2025
Location: Dublin

Find out more, visit: https://bit.ly/3UXYa56

Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 16d

🚘 On #WorldCarFreeDay, Prof. @briancaulfield.bsky.social (@tcddublin.bsky.social) unpacks the hidden costs of our car-centric culture—from emissions to congestion. Can EVs save us, or do we need a deeper rethink?

Read the full article: bit.ly/46iQqkc

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Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 21d

@tcddublin.bsky.social’s Dr David O’Connell and AFBI’s Dr Suzanne Higgins were invited to Farmleigh to present the US-Ireland funded Duo-Biochar project. The project is funded by DAFM, DAERA and the USDA. Find out more: bit.ly/46HIdWM

Trinity Researcher Presents US-Ireland Funded Duo-Biochar Project to Government Officials - Engineering | Trinity College Dublin

In May, Trinity School of Engineering’s Dr David O’Connell, along with collaborator Dr Suzanne Higgins from the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) in Northern Ireland, s invited to deliver a p...

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Brian Caulfield @briancaulfield.bsky.social · 23d

EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK starts today! The CONUNDRUM Research Project team is delighted to launch our TownsMatter platform as part of our @researchireland.ie National Challenge Fund project.

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Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 23d

Prof Ciaran Simms of @tcddublin.bsky.social School of Engineering has been awarded the 2025 Bertil Aldman Award by International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury (IRCOBI) for his outstanding contributions to transportation safety and injury biomechanics.

Full story 👉 bit.ly/46kzJn5

Prof Ciaran Simms with the 2025 Bertil Aldman Award by the International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury (IRCOBI)

Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · Sep 5

At Electric Picnic, Prof Laurence Gill joined a @hotpress.com panel on climate targets, sustainability and tech solutions. A lively discussion with voices from science, music and activism.

🔗 Read the full article: bit.ly/3VzlE09

Why Ireland’s mild temperatures won’t protect it from the climate crisis

Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · Aug 26

Signal Boost 🎶✨
@tcddublin.bsky.social's MPhil in Music & Media Tech students are showcasing their final projects - from VR & AR art to sound design & multimedia.

🗓️ 28–29 Aug, 12–5pm
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/4mWpEDz
Free entry, all welcome!

Signal Boost - MPhil in Music and Media Technologies Exhibition

Trinity College Dublin’s MPhil in Music and Media Technologies is proud to present Signal Boost, an exhibition of final projects by this year’s graduating students.

Taking place on 28–29 August 2025, 12–5pm at Stack B, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1, the exhibition showcases pioneering work at the intersection of music, art, science and technology.

Visitors can explore:

Virtual and augmented reality installations

Contemporary music compositions and sound design

Interactive audio applications

Web-based multimedia environments

This two-day event offers a unique opportunity to experience how emerging artists and technologists are pushing the boundaries of sound and media.

Location:
Stack B, Trinity College Dublin
Custom House Quay, International Financial Services Centre
Dublin 1, D01 Y6C3

Free entry - all welcome.

Find out more: https://mmtshow.com/

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Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · Aug 26

📣 We are recruiting a PhD candidate for Achieving Sustainable Housing Affordably (ASHA) at @tcddublin.bsky.social Engineering.

Project focus: How sustainable is sustainable housing?
Apply by 15 Sept 2025.

Details: bit.ly/3UXYa56

PhD 4: How sustainable is sustainable housing?

This project will explore the technical and regulatory factors that shape the long-term sustainability of housing, considering affordability, energy efficiency, durability, materials, water conservation, health and wellbeing, and overall environmental impact.

Working across disciplines including engineering, geography, sustainability science, and law, ASHA will generate insights that inform sustainable housing policy and practice. This PhD project will:

- Analyse the lifecycle and environmental impact of housing materials
- Assess the effectiveness of regulatory frameworks
- Investigate the role of housing in occupant health and wellbeing
- Develop actionable recommendations for policymakers, urban planners, and architects

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV (including two referees) to Prof Sarah McCormack at mccorms1@tcd.ie by 15 September 2025.

More details and application procedure: https://bit.ly/3UXYa56

Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · Aug 25

Ireland’s mild weather isn’t a shield - @tcddublin.bsky.social Professor Karen Wiltshire and Associate Professor Graham J. Dwyer explain in @theconversation.com why climate risk is real and growing. Insightful and urgent reading.
Read the article: bit.ly/4oTefpV

Its position on the edge of the Atlantic makes it vulnerable, and the storms are getting stronger.

theconversation.com

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Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · Aug 12

In today’s @rte.ie Brainstorm, Prof @briancaulfield.bsky.social from @tcddublin.bsky.social Engineering looks at why MetroLink - from north Dublin to the airport - is essential, not optional. He unpacks benefits and hurdles. For those interested in transport or infrastructure: bit.ly/4mIGu97

Why Metrolink is a much needed connection for North County Dublin

Never has a transport project in Ireland been as analysed, appraised, criticised and debated as much as this

Getting Started at Trinity College Dublin - Essential Information for New Students 2025/26

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Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · Aug 11

Watch 📺: Getting Started at @tcddublin.bsky.social - Essential Information for New Students 2025/26.
youtu.be/G35Ad8w-H3c?...

YouTube video by Trinity College Dublin

Impact - Anatomy of a Car Crash

Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · Jul 29

@rteone.rte.ie’s Impact - Anatomy of a Car Crash revisits one of Ireland’s most tragic collisions.

Prof Ciaran Simms from @tcddublin.bsky.social Engineering shares expert insight on injury biomechanics. Now streaming on RTÉ Player.

www.rte.ie/player/movie...

#ImpactRTÉ #TrinityEngineering

Documentary that revisits one of the most devastating road collisions in Irish history and lays bare the enduring physical, emotional, and psychological scars left in its wake. Watch Impact - Anatomy ...

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Will the Government’s big projects survive the next downturn?

Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · Jul 24

What does Ireland’s new National Development Plan mean for transport?

Prof @briancaulfield.bsky.social (@tcddublin.bsky.social) joins Inside Politics to talk MetroLink, public vs private investment, and what €20bn could mean for sustainable mobility.

🎧 Listen: bit.ly/4m9T2Gc

#TransportPolicy

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

www.irishtimes.com

Reposted by Trinity Engineering

Tom Grey @tomgrey.bsky.social · Jul 23

Still time to apply for the excellent @tcdengineering.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social Fire Safety Practice Diploma course. 1 year, over 40 in-person sessions, 17 industry leading lecturers, leading to a highly recognised TCD Diploma. Check out requirements & deadlines: www.tcd.ie/civileng/pro...

Fire Safety Practice - Civil Structural & Environmental Engineering | Trinity College Dublin

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Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · Jul 23

How do we move Ireland’s transport system toward net zero? @tcddublin.bsky.social Prof @briancaulfield.bsky.social joins Amplified to talk metros, planning delays, and why decarbonisation needs political action as much as engineering solutions.
🎧 Full episode: bit.ly/4kWCdO7
#Ireland2030

Sustainability in Engineering: Part 2 - Engineering Urban Mobility

In this episode of Amplified, host Dusty Rhodes dives deep into the future of sustainable transport in Ireland. With the 2030 emissions deadline fast approaching, the focus turns to engineering, polit...