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Welcome event for IEEE EMBS Student Chapter 2025 – UNIVERSITY OF DUBLIN TRINITY COLLEGE IEEE STUDENT BRANCH

Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 9h

The IEEE EMBS Student Chapter at @tcddublin.bsky.social kicked off the year with a welcome event for new members. A great opportunity to connect, share ideas and build community in biomedical engineering.

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#IEEEEMBS #StudentChapter #BiomedicalEngineering

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Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 1d

💧 @tcddublin.bsky.social Engineering launched its new Research Strategy in March.

We’re sharing videos from the event - this one features Dr Muhammad Ali on the Trinity Water Centre’s work tackling global water challenges.

Watch: youtu.be/iAu1mBWY2Jw?...

#EngineeringResearchStrategy2025

School of Engineering Research Strategy Launch | Trinity Water Centre

YouTube video by Trinity College Dublin | School of Engineering

Female Representation in Engineering at Trinity Reaches 37% - Engineering | Trinity College Dublin

Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 2d

📢 @tcddublin.bsky.social’s School of Engineering welcomes a 1st year cohort that’s 37% female – a strong step forward in representation.

National average: 24.5% (HEA 2024)

More on what’s helping drive this progress: bit.ly/4h5AUMe

#STEM #WomenInEngineering #TrinityCollegeDublin

The School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin is pleased to welcome a new cohort of Junior Fresh students, 37% of whom are women.

School of Engineering Research Strategy Launch | Dr Jin Zhao

Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 2d

⏰ Reminder: Applications for the Eric & Barbara Kinsella Scholarships close this Friday at 5pm!
Senior Fresh Engineering students at @tcddublin.bsky.social can apply for €5,000/year for up to 4 years.

🔗Find out more: bit.ly/42TSVXW

#TCD #Scholarships

Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 5d

📺 @tcddublin.bsky.social Engineering launched its Research Strategy on 25 March.

We’re sharing videos from the event - this one features Dr Jin Zhao on renewable energy, microgrids & resilient power systems.

Watch: youtu.be/fSIYugdkZo0?...

#EngineeringResearchStrategy2025

YouTube video by Trinity College Dublin | School of Engineering

The 2026-27 Fulbright Irish Awards Application Period Is Open! - Engineering | Trinity College Dublin

Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 8d

The 2026-27 Fulbright Irish Awards are now open!
@tcddublin.bsky.social Engineering encourages students, researchers and professionals to apply for this opportunity to study, teach or research in the US.
🗓 Deadline: 4pm, 23 October 2025
More info: bit.ly/4pYHVCx
#Fulbright #TrinityEngineering

Fulbright scholarships fund and support students, researchers, academics and professionals across all disciplines to study, research, or teach / lecture in the USA. The application deadline is 4pm, 23...

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

Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 8d

@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 · 9d

🔍 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 · 12d

🚇 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 · 12d

🚇 “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 · 12d

@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 · 13d

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 · 14d

@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 · 15d

🎓 @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 · 19d

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 · 22d

🚴‍♀️ 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 · 23d

🚘 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 · 28d

@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...

Reposted by Trinity Engineering

Brian Caulfield @briancaulfield.bsky.social · 29d

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 · Sep 15

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