b'As Head of the School of Computer Science and top 100 Computer Science Schools worldwideStatistics, I would like to thank everyone who and is the highest ranked in Ireland. In the lasthas contributed to the development of three years alone, the School has wonComputer Science in Trinity College since its competitive research funding to the value of 50foundation by Professor John Byrne in 1969. million. In 50 years, the School has grown from a The School is very proud of its graduates andhandful of sta and students to be one of the sta, and their contribution to Trinity, Irishlargest Schools in Trinity. In 2005, Computer Society and beyond. Our graduates are ourScience had the foresight to merge with greatest legacy. As a graduate, Im sure you haveStatistics, resulting in a School that is well fond memories of your time with us and theplaced to tackle the modern challenges of data friends you made. science, machine learning and artificialintelligence and all that this encompasses.On reaching 50, it is time to reflect together onThe School has grown from its small beginnings what we have collectively achieved. I hope youto having a central role in the future academic enjoy reading this souvenir publication and Iand economic development of Trinity.have no doubt that the next 50 years will be justas exciting.The School now has 65 academic, 35 support,100 post doctorial research sta and nearly 1200students (800 UG, 250 PG and 140 PhDs). The School has also seen an internationalisationof its student body and sta. The School isinternationally recognised for the quality of itsteaching and research and is QS ranked in the05'