Articles
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One in five directors of nursing plan to leave role after COVID-19, study finds
Directors of nursing expressed disappointment at the lack of understanding in political and media narratives on the reality and context of care home care.
9 Feb 2022
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The value of making distinctions – inaugural lecture of Prof John Divers
The invaluable and indispensable role that broad distinctions play in our thinking was the focus of Professor John Divers’s inaugural lecture.
23 Mar 2022
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Searching for the Achilles Heel of paediatric cancer cells: Daffodil Day 2022
For Daffodil Day, we look at Professor Adrian Bracken's ground-breaking research investigating targeted therapies for the devastating childhood brain cancer, DMG - supported by the Irish Cancer Society.
25 Mar 2022
Research
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Trinity scientists hopeful for new lung cancer treatments
To coincide with World Cancer Day we spoke to Dr Martin Barr, from the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute, about his research into drug resistance and the development of new drug candidates for this disease.
4 Feb 2022
Research
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Provost Celebrates New Deaf Interpreters
On Thursday 24 February, Provost Linda Doyle congratulated a cohort of twenty three deaf people who have completed a short course on interpreting at Trinity College Dublin, a celebration made all the sweeter as this is the first time that the group has met in person. Co-funded by the Citizens Information Board and the Sign […]
2 Mar 2022
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Predator species help to buffer climate change impacts on biodiversity – new research
The team of scientists behind the discovery say their findings underline the importance of conserving biodiversity, and top predators in particular.
12 Jan 2022
Research
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Trinity professor links with Artelo to investigate Fatty Acid Binding Protein inhibition in cancer
"This collaboration with Artelo will further elucidate the specific mechanisms by which targeted FABP inhibition may prevent tumour growth and halt its spreading."
30 Mar 2022
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New research underlines environmental impact of hand-sanitising practices during the COVID-19 pandemic
The use of hand sanitising gels and increased hand-washing practices throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the environment and—by extension—public health.
25 Feb 2022
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Project Economy report shows “gig” economy is no longer a dirty word
High-skilled independent contractors earn more than equivalent employees and those working in the project economy earn 73% more than similar occupation employees.
11 Apr 2022
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Scientists discover how key protein drives our immune response against viruses
The scientists hope this discovery will help them one day better control the response to either boost it or calm it down as appropriate, and are currently assessing how the protein in question contributes to innate immune responses to COVID-19.
10 Jan 2022
Research