TRINITY College Dublin has named Professor Linda Doyle as the first female provost in its 429-year history.
She will be the 45th provost of the university when she takes over from Dr Patrick Prendergast on August 1.
Prof Doyle is professor of engineering and the arts at Trinity and became the provost-elect after an election involving staff and student representatives.
The provostship has a term of 10 years, during which she will be responsible for leading the university in achieving its core mission in education, research and innovation, and in strengthening its position as Ireland's leading university on the world stage.
The provost also plays a central role in promoting the university's collegial way of life and cultural climate, continuing Trinity's active engagement with society as well as taking the lead role in implementing the university's strategic plan, fundraising and advancing gender equality.
Prof Doyle has held the role of Dean of Research at Trinity and was the founder Director of CONNECT, the Science Foundation Ireland national research centre for Future Networks and Communications.
Her expertise is in the fields of wireless communications, cognitive radio, reconfigurable networks, spectrum management and creative arts practices.
Prof Doyle said she was exhilarated to take on the role and to be part of this historic development.
"Trinity is an extraordinary institution filled with exceptionally talented staff and students but I believe we can set our ambitions for it even higher," she said.
"I want Trinity to be the most open, productive, and creative place to teach, learn and to do research. I want Trinity to be a public university that is fearless in its pursuit of a deep-rooted fairness."
