The Professional Guidance Department is delighted to welcome Gobnait O’Shaughnessy (European Recruitment, Trinity College, Dublin), who will be presenting a virtual talk which is open to our state school and community partners, as well as the whole St Swithun's community.  

Studying in Ireland

About Trinity College, Dublin:

Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, is Ireland's oldest university and one of the world’s most prestigious universities, with a global reputation for excellence in teaching, research and innovation - ranked No. 1 in Ireland and in the top 1% of universities worldwide. With over 125 undergraduate course offerings, Trinity offers courses in disciplines ranging from languages and literature to nanoscience and biomedical engineering. Trinity is committed to world-class teaching and research across the arts, humanities, engineering, science, social and health sciences.
 
The University brings together a diverse, curious and supportive community of almost 18,000 students and 3,400 staff in the heart of Dublin city. Trinity’s central location is in the heart of a social and global business hub, where students are recruited for internships, summer jobs and graduate careers.

Trinity also has partnerships with some of the most prestigious universities in the world, giving Trinity students over 300 exchange and study abroad opportunities across the world.  The accessible and dedicated professors encourage students to engage in college life and to engage with the city, beyond the campus gates.  Student life at Trinity is about much more than education: with over 170 sports clubs and societies, ranging from athletics to tennis, debating to investing, and drama to science fiction, there is something to suit every interest.
   
Trinity aspires to develop graduates who act responsibly, think independently, communicate effectively and develop continuously. Trinity provides a unique and vibrant student experience, and is proud to have produced generations of academics, leaders, decision makers, innovators and entrepreneurs.