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"CATAGEN Limited: Pioneering Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development with EU SAF Clearing House
CATAGEN Limited, a trailblazer in Net Zero technologies, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first company to submit a sample of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to the newly established EU SAF Clearing House.
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"Shark Fitbit" Provides First-Ever Data on Basking Shark Response to Boat Strike
In a groundbreaking study, a collaborative team fitted a "shark fitbit" with an integrated camera to a 7-metre female basking shark in County Kerry,
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Wastewater Heat Recovery Solution from Trinity Earns Runner-Up Prize in Sustainable Development Goals Challenge
Researchers from the School of Engineering, School of Natural Sciences, and Trinity Business School at Trinity have secured second place in the Science Foundation Ireland-Irish Aid Sustainable Development Goals Challenge, focused on SDG 13 (Climate Action).
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Prof. Brian Caulfield Appointed Associate Editor of "Sustainable Cities and Society"
We are delighted to announce that Professor Brian Caulfield of Trinity College Dublin has been appointed as an Associate Editor of the prestigious journal "Sustainable Cities and Society."
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Trinity College Dublin Launches €1.3 Million ‘Twilight’ Project to Revolutionise Optical Networks with Digital Twin Technology
In a significant move set to transform the landscape of optical networks, Trinity College Dublin has announced the launch of the €1.3 million ‘Twilight’ project. This cutting-edge initiative aims to leverage digital twin technology to facilitate rapid and disruption-free advancements in optical networks
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Irish Peat Soils – Vital for the Environment – Are More Extensive Than Previously Thought
New data indicates that Irish peat soils cover 13% more area than previously estimated, making these updated peat soil maps essential for land use planning. Peat soils play a critical role in absorbing greenhouse gases (GHGs) and addressing some of the most significant environmental challenges in Ireland.
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Research Facility Opens at New Global Headquarters at SMBC Aviation Capital
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Research Facility at Trinity College Dublin has found a new home with the official opening of SMBC Aviation Capital’s global headquarters at Fitzwilliam 28 in Dublin’s city centre. This facility, co-funded by Ryanair and Science Foundation Ireland, aims to support the sustainability of the aviation sector.
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Minister Martin Heydon Announces €22.3 Million Funding with a Spotlight on the Farmland Nature Credits Project at Trinity
Today, Minister of State with special responsibility for Research and Development at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon T.D., announced a significant investment of €22.3 million in grant aid for 21 new research projects.
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Great white sharks in Ireland? International team plots September search
A group of Irish shark scientists will this September host OCEARCH, a US-based great white shark research non-profit, with the goal of documenting the first records of the famous species in Irish waters.
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Trinity Excellence in Teaching Awards 2024: Celebrating Exceptional Educators
The Trinity Excellence in Teaching Awards 2024 honoured outstanding educators from across the university including academics from three E3 schools of Computer Science & Statistics, Engineering, and Natural Sciences, recognising their exceptional contributions to teaching and student development.
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Winners of the Prestigious 2024 iCRAG Awards Announced at Annual iCRAG Summit
At the annual iCRAG Summit, the winners of the 2024 iCRAG Awards were celebrated in a grand ceremony attended by 100 iCRAG members. The event underscored the Centre’s commitment to recognising and fostering excellence in geoscience research and highlighted the achievements of its outstanding researchers.
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Amplify Your Engagement with E3: Connect with Us on Twitter and LinkedIn
E3 is excited to announce our active presence on both Twitter and LinkedIn, platforms where we share valuable insights, updates, and opportunities related to our innovative initiatives.
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Hundreds Convene to Rethink Economic Growth in Ireland: From Leaders to Citizens
Hundreds of leaders from politics, policy, academia, and civil society across Ireland have converged for the Rethinking Growth Conference, a pivotal event aimed at redefining the role and nature of economic growth in Ireland. Held at Trinity College Dublin, the conference seeks to shift the focus from mere economic expansion to fostering a wellbeing economy that prioritizes the needs of people and the planet.
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Breakthrough Study Reveals Hidden Processes Behind Rare Earth Element Formation
The study, published today in the journal Nanoscale, unveils for the first time how fluocerite, a rare mineral, rapidly forms and transforms into bastnäsite. The occurrence and origin of fluocerite in natural deposits were not fully understood, making it challenging for earth scientists to study this mineral in natural samples.
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Trinity Researchers Receive Fulbright Awards for 2024/25
Abdulbaset Alazhare and Mairéad O Donnell from Trinity College Dublin are among the 21 Fulbright Irish awardees for 2024/25, honored this week at Iveagh House.
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Are tuna in hot water in Ireland? Ocean warming pushes giant Atlantic bluefin northwards
A new study led by Irish scientists has found giant Atlantic bluefin tuna are moving further north in response to marine heatwaves off the Irish coast.
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A cracking discovery – eggshell waste can recover rare earth elements needed for green energy
This egg-cellent discovery has the potential to make a significant impact in the sustainable recovery of rare earth elements (REEs), which are in increasing demand for use in green energy technologies.
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Trinity launched the first iteration of ‘Enacting Education for Sustainable Development in Trinity: Introduction to Module/Curriculum Design
Today marks a significant milestone in the commitment to sustainability education at Trinity. Prof. Jane Stout, VP for Biodiversity & Climate Action, and colleagues from various disciplines launched the first interdisciplinary initiative: ‘Enacting Education for Sustainable Development
Education
As knowledge grows, we understand better the effects, both positive and negative, that our way of living has on the world around us. E3 education is built on the philosophy that it is possible to have a vibrant economy while at the same time supporting the natural world and the people, societies and cultures it sustains.
Research
E3 – Balanced Solutions for a Better World As a university we have a responsibility to help solve the most challenging issues of our time. Universities are centres of excellence for research and education. They bring the generations together into a single place and, at their best, they uncover new knowledge, nurture ground-breaking ideas, and encourage a radical approach to problem-solving.
Martin Naughton E3 Learning Foundry’
This state of the art 7,256 square metre facility, based on the main Trinity campus, will deliver new teaching facilities and an innovative interactive learning space for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
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