# School of Computer Science and Statistics at Trinity College Dublin

**Source**: https://www.tcd.ie:443/scss/
**Parent**: https://www.tcd.ie:443/stem/

## Where innovation meets academic excellence

Explore courses at the School of Computer Science and Statistics

[Course Finder](https://www.tcd.ie:443/scss/courses/)

## Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings

The School of Computer Science and Statistics (SCSS) ranks 1st in Ireland, a leading School in Europe and in the top 100 universities in the world according to the QS World University Subject Rankings in Computer Science and Information Systems.

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## School of Computer Science and Statistics receives an Athena SWAN Bronze Award

Until now, no School of Computing in the Republic of Ireland had received an Athena SWAN Bronze Award.

[Find out more](https://www.tcd.ie:443/scss/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-edi/athena-swan/)

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## Welcome

Welcome to the School of Computer Science and Statistics at Trinity College Dublin, an innovative and energetic centre for academic study and research. #1 in Ireland, top 100 Worldwide (QS Subject Rankings 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023).

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## Latest SCSS News

- [### Pytch team partners with Kinia to produce Irish-language coding resources

  Researchers from Trinity, in partnership with Kinia, have produced a new set of Irish-language coding resources designed to support secondary school students beginning to code with Pytch.

  05 Mar 2026

  News](https://www.tcd.ie:443/scss/news/2026/pytch-coding/)
- [### Sea Scan wins Defence Innovation Challenge

  Research team led by Prof. Marco Ruffini at SCSS wins Research Ireland's Defence Innovation Challenge with their work on AI-enhanced, maritime vessel detection system

  25 Feb 2026

  News](https://www.tcd.ie:443/scss/news/2026/sea-scan-wins-defence-innovation-challenge/)
- [### SCSS Students Shine at HackEurope 2026 - Europe's Largest Student Hackathon

  SCSS students win overall prize at HackEurope last weekend, Europe's Largest Student Hackathon.

  26 Feb 2026

  Event, News](https://www.tcd.ie:443/scss/news/2026/hackeurope-success/)

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## Events @ SCSS

- [### TCD Statistics and Information Systems (SIS) Seminar Series

  "Statistics teaching and research as complementary factors in statistics education."

  12 Mar 2026

  Lectures and Seminars](https://www.tcd.ie:443/scss/events/events/tcd-statistics-and-information-systems-sis-seminar-series.php)
- [### LoGaCulture Concert: “Music from the Boyne Valley” and DreaMR

  Step into history through music, AR, and mixed reality ��✨
  Join LoGaCulture (Locative Games for Cultural Heritage), a School of Computer Science and Statistics at TCD, European Commission Horizon project, at RIAM on March 12 for a live concert blending cultural heritage, storytelling, and immersive tech.

  12 Mar 2026

  Special events](https://www.tcd.ie:443/scss/events/events/logaculture-concert-music-from-the-boyne-valley-and-dreamr.php)

[More News & Events](https://www.tcd.ie:443/scss/events/events/)

### Vacancies

We are a thriving multidisciplinary school encompassing five disciplines with over 130 academic, teaching, research and support staff. Whether you are starting your academic career or seeking to advance your expertise, the School of Computer Science and Statistics is the perfect place to thrive and innovate.

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## SCHOOL ALUMNI

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## OUR RESEARCH

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