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Trinity Business School Celebrates 100th Birthday

Trinity Business School will mark 100 years of leadership in business at a centenary launch ceremony this evening attended by former president of Ireland Mary Robinson [Monday, January 27].

When the school first opened in 1925, it was a tiny unit that offered afternoon lectures to a handful of business professionals. Now it is housed in a six-storey building at the heart of Trinity’s campus, with 2,893 students and 64 core and 84 adjunct faculty. 

At the event Professor Robinson will launch the Trinity Business School’s centenary programme for the coming year. She will also join staff and students in a first view of new planting, marking the beginning of the School’s initiative to ‘green’ the foyer of its eco-friendly building — a reflection of its ongoing commitment to sustainability. 

This initiative complements the School’s iconic 70m² living wall on Pearse Street, which features seven plant species arranged at a density of 96 plants per square meter, creating a valuable habitat for biodiversity.

Trinity Business School traces its history to the establishment of the School of Commerce in 1925, making it a pioneer of formal business education in Ireland. In 1964 the School launched its first MBA programme. In 2016 the School embarked on a high-growth and internationalisation strategy. Today 80% of its postgraduate students are international and the school features in the top tier of FT rankings. 

In 2019 the School opened the doors of its independently financed €80 million building. This was followed by the launch of the School’s ‘Transforming Business for Good Strategy’ which aims to consolidate the School’s achievements and high growth trajectory to address the challenges facing humanity today.

Provost of Trinity College Dublin Dr Linda Doyle said: 

“The Trinity Business School has achieved a huge amount in its 100 years. Experimentation, development and growth have marked its evolution over the decades. 

“Today, the Trinity Business School enjoys a fantastic international reputation, and its record student numbers attest to this. 

“The School’s focus on ‘Transforming Business for Good’ is exactly what the world so urgently needs at this moment in time. I am delighted to join with staff, students, alumni and the School’s wider community to celebrate 100 years of leadership and innovation in business education.” 

Dean of Trinity Business School Professor Laurent Muzellec added:

“Trinity Business School’s 100-year journey is a story of innovation and impact—from pioneering formal business education within Ireland and shaping of one of Europe’s first MBA programmes to becoming a leader in ethical business practices today. 

“As we celebrate this milestone, our ‘Transforming Business for Good’ strategy drives us forward, focusing on climate action, innovation, and social inclusion to create a more sustainable future for the next 100 years.”

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