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Opened in 2010, the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Research Institute is dedicated to advancing Trinity College Dublin’s rich tradition of research excellence in the Arts and Humanities, on an individual, collaborative and inter-disciplinary basis.
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In conversation with Professors Emeritae Eda Sagarra and Corinna Salvadori Lonergan
3w ago00:38:18Tap to summarizeRecorded April 15th, 2026. Listen back to this inspiring conversation between two trailblazing female academics, Professors Emeritae Eda Sagarra and Corinna Salvadori Lonergan, which took place on 15 April 2026 in Trinity Long Room Hub. The conversation was facilitated by Amberlie Collins, a final year student of Middle Eastern and European Languages and Cultures (MEELC). This event formed part of the 'Languages 250 at Trinity (1776-2026)' programme, throughout 2026, the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies is marking the 250th anniversary of the establishment of Modern Languages in Trinity College Dublin. Learn more at www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub
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2026 | A STEM Strategy for Modern Languages? Mapping Ireland’s Multilingual Futures
3w ago00:01:28Tap to summarizeRecorded May 21, 2026. A lecture by Professor Michael Cronin, Chair of French 1776, Trinity College Dublin The Trinity Long Room Hub Annual Humanities Horizons Lecture for 2026 was delivered by Prof Michael Cronin, on A STEM Strategy for Modern Languages? Mapping Ireland’s Multilingual Futures. 250 years ago the first Chairs in Modern Languages in these islands were established in Trinity College Dublin. The TCD Chairs in French and German are the oldest, continuous Chairs in these languages in the world. But what of the future? How does Ireland build on its pioneering role in modern language education to make modern languages central to social cohesion, psychological wellbeing and economic prosperity on the island? The lecture argues for the benefits of a concerted strategy to make modern languages a strategic asset in the future development of our island community. About Michael Cronin Michael Cronin is 1776 Professor of French and Senior Researcher in the Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation. Michael Cronin received his BA from Trinity College Dublin, his MA from University College Dublin and his PhD from Trinity College Dublin. He has taught in universities in France and Ireland and has held Visiting Research Fellowships to universities in Canada, Belgium, Peru, France and Egypt. He is a Fellow of Trinity College Dublin, an elected Member of the Royal Irish Academy and the Academia Europaea, an Officer in the Ordre des Palmes Académiques. Michael Cronin is the author of 13 monographs, the co-editor of seven edited collections and the author of over 150 refereed articles and book chapters. His work has been translated into 16 languages including Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Korean and Modern Greek. Among his published works are Across the Lines: travel, language, translation (Cork University Press, 2000), Translation and Globalization (Routledge, 2006), Translation and Identity (Routledge, 2006), The Expanding World: towards a politics of microspection (Zero Books, 2012), Translation in the Digital Age (Routledge, 2013), Eco-Translation: translation and ecology in the Age of the Anthropocene (Routledge, 2017), Irish and Ecology/An Ghaeilge agus an Éiceolaíocht (FÁS, 2019) and Eco-Travel: journeying in the Anthropocene (Cambridge University Press, 2022). His research interests are in the areas of eco-criticism and bio-cultural diversity. Learn more at www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub
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Trinity European Laureate Award - The Future of Europe and its Challenges
4w ago01:13:10Tap to summarizeRecorded 12 May 2026. What will shape the future of Europe in an era of global change? A special public event marking the Trinity European Laureate Awards 2026, presented to European Movement Ireland (accepted by Julie Sinnamon, Chair of its Board) and former MEP and Minister, Frances Fitzgerald, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to civic society, public engagement, and equality across Europe. Following the award presentations, a distinguished panel of speakers explores the future of Europe and the challenges shaping its path in a rapidly changing global landscape. From political and social change within the EU to wider geopolitical pressures, the discussion considers how Europe can respond to uncertainty while strengthening democratic engagement and civic participation. Panel speakers include: Mark Little, journalist and entrepreneur Denise Charlton, CEO of Community Foundation Ireland Learn more at www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub
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Together/Apart
May 1401:12:18Tap to summarizeRecorded May 14th, 2026. A panel discussion on the Irish anti-apartheid struggle featuring key members of the movement organised by the Trinity Long Room Hub with the Little Museum of Dublin. In conjunction with Together/Apart, a collaborative exhibition between the Little Museum of Dublin and the Centre for Humanities Research at the University of the Western Cape, the Trinity Long Room Hub hosts a panel discussion on the Irish anti-apartheid struggle featuring key members of the movement. In April 1964, the Irish Anti-Apartheid Movement (IAAM) was launched in Dublin by Kader Asmal, a South-African law professor in Trinity College Dublin. Lobbying for improved human rights in South Africa, the Movement raised awareness of the racism experienced by communities and campaigned for the release of political prisoners. Twenty years later, eleven young shopworkers in Dunnes Stores in Dublin, refused to handle South African goods. This simple act led to an almost three-year strike that became a symbol of solidarity in the liberation struggle. Together/Apart invites us to consider the deeper resonances of solidarity that link the peoples of Ireland and South Africa. Beyond the spectre of war and violence, this exhibition asks us to reconsider the meaning of generosity, care and solidarity – ideas that once helped to forge a human chain in the face of apartheid. This panel discussion explores the legacy of the Irish anti-apartheid struggle and asks what we can learn from historical expressions of international solidarity. Join the people who marched, campaigned and advocated for the end of apartheid. Chaired by Prof Patrick Geoghegan, Director of the Trinity Long Room Hub, panellists include: Joan Burton, former IAAM Honorary Secretary and Labour Party leader Hugo MacNeill OBE, former Irish rugby international and current Pro-Chancellor of Trinity College Dublin Mary Manning, activist and former Dunnes Stores striker Rafique Mottiar, former IAAM Treasurer and Vice-Chair Dr Connal Parr, historian and author of Solidarity and Pressure The Together/Apart exhibition opens to the public in the Little Museum of Dublin on 14 May 2026 before travelling to South Africa later in the year. Learn more at www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub
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Fellow in Focus: Prof Elke D'hoker in conversation with Dr Paul Delaney
May 1400:43:00Tap to summarizeRecorded 12 May 2026. Trinity Long Room Hub Visiting Research Fellow Prof Elke D'hoker (KU Leuven, Belgium) in conversation with Dr Paul Delaney (School of English). About the fellow: Elke is a Professor of English literature at KU Leuven and director of the Leuven Centre for Irish Studies. After a critical study on the novels of John Banville (Rodopi 2004), she turned her attention to the Irish short story. She has published many articles and book chapters on this topic, as well the monograph Irish Women Writers and the Modern Short Story (Palgrave 2016). Her present research focuses on the importance of magazines in supporting, codifying and disseminating Irish short fiction from the late 19th century to the present. Among the books she edited or co-edited in these fields are Irish Women Writers (Lang 2011), Mary Lavin (IAP 2013), The Irish Short Story (Lang 2015), The Modern Short Story and Magazine Culture (EUP 2021), Sarah Hall. Critical Essays (Gylphi 2022), Ethel Colburn Mayne: Selected Stories (EER 2021), The Writer’s Torch: Reading Stories from The Bell (Stinging Fly 2023), and The Edinburgh Companion to Irish Literature and Periodical Culture (EUP, forthcoming). Her interest in literary pedagogy led her to publish a textbook on teaching literature in 2022 and to set up the KU Leuven Centre for Literature and Education. She has long been a board member of EFACIS (European Federation of Associations and Centres of Irish Studies), serving as its vice-president from 2019 to 2025. During her visit at the Trinity Long Room Hub she is working on a project called The Irish Short Story & The Dublin Magazine (1923-1958)'. Learn more at www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub
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Behind the Headlines - A Social Media Ban for Ireland?
May 1200:55:47Tap to summarizeRecorded April 28th, 2026. As part of our ‘Behind the Headlines’ series,this panel examines the Irish government’s plans for an age-related social media ban amid growing momentum for similar measures internationally. Gathering legal, psychology and social research experts, we will look at all aspects of the proposed legislation, including age verification, and the rights and freedoms of under-16 age groups. The panel also discusses the implications of social media use on this group, including what constitutes problematic internet use, and its implications for public health in the context of children and young persons today. The discussion is chaired by Dr Róisín Á Costello, Assistant Professor of Law at Trinity College Dublin and Deputy Director of TriCON, Trinity Centre for Constitutional Law. Panellists: Dr TJ McIntyre, Associate Professor in Law at the School of Law, University College Dublin and Chairperson of Digital Rights Ireland. Dr Ruth Melia, Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology at the University of Limerick. Dr Gretta Mohan, Senior Research Officer in Economic Analysis at the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). This discussion is held in partnership with DEMCONEX, The Jean Monnet Centre for Excellence on Freedom of Expression and Democratic Resilience in Europe’s Digital Age. DEMCONEX is a Jean Monnet Centre for Excellence on Freedom of Expression and Democratic Resilience in Europe’s Digital Age is funded by the European Union. The Centre will be hosted by the Law School and the Department of Politics at Trinity College Dublin from 2025-2028 and is focused on research, teaching and public engagement on the Centre’s themes and on European studies. Behind the Headlines is supported by the John Pollard Foundation. Learn more at www.tcd.ie/triniylongroomhub
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AI, Trade Wars and the Future of Business
May 100:53:35Tap to summarizeRecorded April 23rd, 2026. A special public event marking the Trinity European Laureate Award 2026, presented to Danny McCoy, CEO of Ibec, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to European business and economic thought. Following the award presentation and laureate address, a distinguished panel of leaders in economics, finance, and European policy discuss the forces reshaping business today. From the economic consequences of Brexit to the rise of artificial intelligence, global conflict, and the shifting balance of international trade, the conversation explores how businesses and policymakers must adapt to an increasingly uncertain world. Panel speakers include: Dr Frances Ruane MRIA, former Director of the ESRI Richie Boucher, former CEO of Bank of Ireland Frances Fitzgerald, former Tánaiste, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, and Senior Advisor at Teneo. Chaired by Conor Brophy, Managing Director of Teneo. This timely discussion considers Ireland’s place within Europe’s evolving economic landscape and ask what lies ahead for business, policy, and society. Learn more at www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub
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Behind the Headlines: Irish and EU Security in an Age of Global Conflict
Apr 2901:11:56Tap to summarizeRecorded April 22nd 2026. Can Ireland protect itself in an era of drone warfare, cyber-attacks and increasing global tensions and is Europe ready for the new security challenges it faces? As Ireland prepares to assume the European Presidency, taking over from Cyprus on 1 July, the Government faces renewed scrutiny over the scale and preparedness of its own defence capabilities in the light of the war in Iran and increasingly fraught geopolitical challenges. Recent changes, including increased defence spending, plans to modernise equipment, and an investment in cyber and maritime surveillance reflect a growing concern about hybrid threats and the protection of critical infrastructure such as undersea cables and airspace. Our upcoming ‘Behind the Headlines’ panel will hear from His Excellency Louis Telemachou, the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Ireland, on Cyprus’s Presidency of the Council of the EU, followed by a panel discussion on the challenge facing Europe at a time of rapid geo-political shifts. This event will be chaired by Professor Patrick Geoghegan, Director of the Trinity Long Room Hub. Panel: Caitríona Heinl, Executive Director of The Azure Forum for Contemporary Security Strategy and Adjunct Research Fellow at the School of Politics and International Relations at University College Dublin. Vice Admiral Mark Mellett, DSM, retired Irish Naval Service vice admiral and former Chief of Staff of Ireland's Defence Forces. Dr Rory Rowan, Assistant Professor of Geography at Trinity College Dublin and political geographer and expert on the history of geopolitical thought and Irish neutrality. This event is run in partnership with the Trinity Centre for Digital Security and Societal Resilience, a new multidisciplinary research centre designed to address the technological, economic, governance and societal challenges shaping Ireland’s digital future. Learn more at www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub
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Character at the Turn of the Novel: Edgeworth, Scott, and Austen
Apr 1601:25:31Tap to summarizeRecorded April 14th 2026. Join Trinity’s Professor of English, Eve Patten, for a discussion on literary character formation with Professor James Chandler, William B. Ogden Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of English, Department of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Chicago; Professor Sharon Marcus, Orlando Harriman Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University; and Professor Claire Connolly, Chair of Modern English at University College Cork. This event is organised by the Trinity Long Room Hub in association with the Society of Fellows and Heyman Center for the Humanities at Columbia University. Learn more at www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub
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Designing a New Framework Programme: The Role of the Research Community
Apr 1600:34:50Tap to summarizeRecorded April 14th, 2026. A public talk by Gabi Lombardo (European Alliance for Social Sciences and Humanities) organised jointly by the Social Sciences and Humanities Working Group of the Coimbra Group, Trinity Global and the Trinity Long Room Hub. As negotiations for the next Horizon Europe Framework Programme (2028-2034) proceed, the EU must broaden its research priorities beyond economic output and tech-driven competitiveness to include the social dimension of progress. A more inclusive and sustainable research strategy is necessary to address the complex challenges that Europe faces and to secure its social model and global competitiveness. This workshop will explore the debate around the contribution of the research community of social sciences and humanities into the design of European funding - to align EU research with citizen needs and democratic values, and better inform public policies and drive economic growth. About the speaker: Gabi Lombardo (PhD LSE), is Director of the European Alliance for SSH one of the largest advocacy and science policy organizations in Europe. EASSH advocates for an evidence-based approach to policy-making, and researchers’ inclusion in funding design. High-level experience in science policy research and implementation working in international organisations like London School of Economics, European Research Council and Science Europe. She is a member of the CoARA Steering Board and other organisations’ steering boards. She’s an evaluator for the EU, World Bank, and COST. Gabi received the Young Academy of Europe Prize in 2018. Learn more at www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub
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