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Trinity and Inland Fisheries Ireland to collaborate on fisheries research

Trinity’s School of Natural Sciences and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today that will enable both institutions to collaborate closely across fisheries research projects. Minister of State with responsibility for the inland fisheries sector, Sean Canney, attended the signing and welcomed the formalisation of the partnership. The MOU was signed […]

17 Apr 2019

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INDEx survey to inform decision-making around digital teaching and learning

This is the final week of The Irish National Digital Experience (INDEx) Survey, Ireland's first ever survey of the digital engagement, experiences and expectations of both students and those who teach in Irish higher education.

25 Nov 2019

Nigerian royal visit to Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation

The Nigerian monarch spoke of his great interest in language and culture and expressed his wish that the relationship between Trinity and Nigerian universities might be further developed.

2 Jul 2019

New regional postgraduate certificate for entrepreneurs and innovators

Trinity has launched a new regional postgraduate certificate aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs, which will be offered through four centres in Cork, Limerick, Galway and Dublin.

20 Feb 2019

Variable venom – why are some snakes deadlier than others?

Comparing records of venom potency and quantity for over 100 venomous snake species shows that potency depends on what a species eats.

8 Jan 2019

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Innovative projects successful under Sláintecare funding

Two innovative projects from the Department of Clinical Medicine were announced as successful applicants to the government funding scheme.

19 Sep 2019

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World Down Syndrome Day Summit explores 20 years of Trinity research into Down syndrome and dementia

The Trinity Centre for Ageing with an Intellectual Disability (TCAID) marked World Down Syndrome Day 2019 by presenting and exploring the science of Dementia and Down syndrome.

22 Mar 2019

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Gradaim Ghaeilge Choláiste na Tríonóide 2019 fógartha

Tá an-áthas ar Oifig na Gaeilge, Coláiste na Tríonóide, Gradaim na Gaeilge 2019 a fhógairt. Déanfaidh na gradaim an tréanobair atá ar bun ar son na Gaeilge i gColáiste na Tríonóide agus sa phobal a aithint. Is iad na catagóirí bronnta ná: Mac léinn aonair Ball foirne aonair Cumann mac léinn Seirbhís sa Choláiste Céimí […]

26 Mar 2019

GAA/TILDA partnership brings the ‘secrets of positive ageing’ to every county

Irish Life supports ‘How to Age Well’ seminar series through CSR support for GAA Healthy Club Project and Trinity’s Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing

21 Feb 2019

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Why dogs really are a person’s best friend: new TILDA research

Walking your dog is linked to greater physical activity and social participation according to new TILDA research.

26 Aug 2019

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Research award to improve outcomes for pancreatic cancer patients

Professor Maeve Lowery's award from the Pancreatic Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) will all for improved outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer.

14 Aug 2019

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Science through a kid’s eyes – Professor Luke O’Neill launches new book

Young minds will learn of Ireland's huge contributions to science, and be inspired to think like scientists.

3 Oct 2019

Two Trinity researchers involved in publication of major new report on ageing

The best way to improve life outcomes in old age is to anticipate and tackle them in youth and middle age. This is the key conclusion from a major new Evidence Review Report entitled Transforming the Future of Ageing, published by SAPEA.

28 Jun 2019

Molecular diagnostics and the future of oncology

Professor of Molecular Diagnostics, Orla Sheils and Director of the Trinity Translational Medicine Institute (TTMI) at the School of Medicine delivered her inaugural Trinity lecture recently.

14 Jan 2019

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Trinity appoints first Associate Vice-Provost for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Professor Clodagh Brook will advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion across the university to support all of our students and staff.

5 Nov 2019

Global study unearths myriad meanings for “nature” in different cultures

After studying what “nature” means in more than 60 different languages, including some indigenous peoples’ languages, it is easier to see why unifying environmental and conservation policies is so hard.

19 Dec 2019

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Trinity teams up with Rugby Players Ireland to assess health of retired elite athletes

A new research project led by Trinity College Dublin in collaboration Rugby Players Ireland is seeking to shed new light on the general health and wellness of retired elite athletes, with a particular focus on impact sports and brain health.

30 Jan 2019

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Gaza: what life is like under the continuing Israeli blockade

By the seaside in Gaza City. Yaser Alashqar, Author provided Yaser Alashqar, Trinity College Dublin In his latest update to the UN Security Council in late October, Nicolay Mlandenov, the UN’s special coordinator for the Middle East peace process, warned that as the occupation of Palestinian land continues and a two-state solution moves further away: […]

8 Nov 2019

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Innovation Workspace set to deliver €6 million in investment

Tangent, Trinity’s Ideas Workspace, a new cutting-edge innovation facility, co-located in the Trinity College Business School, has been officially launched.

5 Sep 2019

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Second annual Trinity HistoryCon

Academics, members of the public, actors and cosplayers came together to explore the influence of history on popular media and culture at the second annual Trinity HistoryCon

27 Nov 2019