Friday, September 27th from 2pm - 8pm
RCSI
European Researchers' Night is back at RCSI for an interactive evening of mind-blowing discoveries and cutting-edge research.
#ExploreAI at DHG
Join the team from the ADAPT research centre in the amazing surrounds of the Douglas Hyde Gallery for a series of demos and the chance to chat about all things AI, VR, and beyond!
Exam Hall
Check in at the main info point to find out what's on, pick up a map, and START your visit! Browse fascinating exhibitions and chat to researchers in the historic Exam Hall at Trinity!
Research Village
Drop into the Research Village in Trinity's Front Square between 2pm and 8pm to browse the demos, get stuck in to some hands-on activities, and chat with our researchers about everything from manuscripts to teeth to coding and much more!
Photo credit: Marcus Spiske
Talk Tent at TCD
The Talk Tent in Trinity's Front Square has been hijacked to address the climate emergency. From 11:30am-6pm a series of panels, talks, demonstrations, art workshops and even a game show will highlight ongoing research by staff and students across, and outside, the university. Check out the programme below. No need to book and all are welcome!
Trinity Arts & Humanities Festival
Join us all week in the Long Room Hub to celebrate cutting-edge research and creativity across a range of disciplines from literature, law and history to music and visual art!
A Cabinet of Wonders: The Early Years BOOKED OUT!
For one night only the historic Old Anatomy Museum will open to the public for special tours! What makes an 18th century museum? How did it all come about? What can a whale tell us about early modern medicine? In this curator-led presentation and museum tour we will examine what the early collection of the School of Physic looked like and what we can learn about it through contemporary research.
Going out with a (Head) Bang
Exploring Heavy Metal music's influence in a range of personal and professional contexts. Open to seasoned metal fans and anyone curious about this oft-maligned sub-genre.
6 - 7PM, Trinity Long Room Hub
START at Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute!
Join the team at TBSI from 2pm - 7pm for games and lab tours and to learn all about the fascinating work they do!
Tour Trinity's famous Herbarium! BOOKED OUT!
The Trinity herbarium is the largest herbarium collection in Ireland and is usually closed to the public but will open for special tours on European Researchers' Night! See the historic collection which was first established in 1840 and the beautiful features of an old-style herbarium. Some of the specimens they can expect to see include hand written letters by Charles Darwin and beautiful seaweed pressings by Irish female naturalist Ellen Hutchins.
Graphics & Vision at Stack B
The Graphics & Vision Group at Trinity College Dublin opens its doors for a special lab tour on European Researchers' Night! Explore state-of-the-art research in virtual reality, computer graphics, and interactive simulations. The historic building of Stack B is normally closed to the public, so this unique opportunity lets you dive into pioneering projects transforming how we experience visual computing. Discover the technology shaping the future of immersive experiences in the basement of this unique docklands location!
Cybersecurity Escape Room
Step into the shoes of an organisation under siege by a cyber-attack! In this interactive escape room experience brought to you by the CONNECT Research Centre for Future Networks, you and your team will have only 45 minutes to navigate the challenges of a real-world cyber crisis! Booking essential. More information and booking at the link below!