Friday, September 26th from 2pm - 8pm
RCSI
European Researchers' Night is back at RCSI for an interactive evening of mind-blowing discoveries and cutting-edge research.
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!
#ExploreAI with ADAPT
Join researchers from the ADAPT research centre as they take over the Douglas Hyde Gallery for European Researchers' Night to explore the intersection of AI, Arts and Creativity!
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 batteries to coding and much more!
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!
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!
Trinity Arts and Humanities Research Festival
Trinity’s Arts and Humanities Research Festival returns at the Trinity Long Room Hub from 22-26 September 2025 with an exciting programme of free talks and performances spotlighting the fascinating work being undertaken by the university’s arts and humanities researchers. Full Programme coming very soon!
The Expansive Canvas
Discover the lives and music of an extraordinary group of 19th-century women composers through original poetry, prose, improvisation and composition, geo-located around Trinity's campus.
Find out more about The Expansive Canvas here!
The TTMI Medical Mystery: Research the Case & Solve the Diagnosis!
Join researchers for a medical mystery themed escape room at the Trinity Translational Medicine Institute at St James's Hospital to help diagnose a patient with a mystery illness!
Step inside the IrelandQCI Quantum & Answers Trailer at Trinity College Dublin during START Research Night and discover the fascinating world of quantum technologies.
Inside, you’ll find:
• Quantum storytelling for all - engaging posters that explain cutting-edge ideas in plain language.
• Hands-on cryptography roleplay – become Alice, Bob, or Eve in a live demonstration of the BB84 quantum cryptography protocol, where you can uncover how quantum mechanics makes communications ultra-secure.
• Future-focused engagement – learn from our quantum specialists how quantum communication will transform security, networks, and society in the years ahead.
The Quantum & Answers Trailer will be touring Ireland throughout the year, but this is your chance to be among the first to experience it up close at Trinity. Come with your questions – leave with new insights into the quantum future.