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Decades-old DNA from taxidermy specimens explains genetic structure of goats

Innovative DNA comparisons made between decades-old taxidermy specimens and modern-day goats show the effect of selective agricultural breeding.

1 Mar 2017

Trinity Academic’s new book Language and the Structure of Berkeley’s World

Written Dr Kenneth Pearce, Ussher Assistant Professor in Berkeley Studies in the Department of Philosophy

25 Apr 2017

Making Victorian Dublin, a closer look at Trinity’s Museum Building

In January 2017 an interdisciplinary project, 'Making Victorian Dublin', was initiated by Trinity’s Department of History of Art and Architecture and Department of Geology, focusing on the materials and craftsmanship of the University’s Museum Building.

22 Aug 2017

€30 billion up for grabs in Horizon 2020 work programme 2018-2020

The national launch of the Horizon 2020 work programme 2018-2020 referenced the €30 billion final work programme of Horizon 2020.

18 Oct 2017

Renowned Film maker Martin Scorsese visits Trinity

Film maker awarded gold medal by Philosophical Society on occasion of his visit.

3 Mar 2017

One in a lifetime chance to transform healthcare must not be wasted

Research Fellow in the Centre for Health Policy and Management and co-ordinator of the Pathways to Universal Healthcare project, Sara Burke discuss 'new politics' in the context of Slaintecare and the pathway to universal healthcare in Ireland, with an opinion piece published in the Irish Indepenedent.

19 Sep 2017

New Trinity Research in Childhood Centre Launched

The Centre will deliver innovative and collaborative research which will help enhance our understanding of the child's world.

20 Feb 2017

Trinity appoints new community liaison officer

The community liaison officer facilitates and promotes engagement with the college.

19 Jul 2017

Launch of Online CPD Course in Instrumental Dysphagia Evaluation

This course has been designed both for speech and language therapists and any health and social care professionals with an interest in dysphagia.

12 Jan 2017

How Brexit could put a strain on EU-China relations

Professor in Business Studies, Louis Brennan, believes China will find a less supportive voice within a Europe that doesn't include the UK.

4 Apr 2017

Stalwarts of patient safety – Trinity welcomes international nursing researchers

Trinity’s School of Nursing and Midwifery is hosting the 2017 Winter Summit of the European Academy of Nursing Science.

26 Jan 2017

What we can learn from the Victorians teaching their kids about consumerism

Assistant Professor in Children's Literature at Trinity, Jane Suzanne Carroll, believes it is important to teach children about production and consumption.

27 Apr 2017

Trinity’s School of Pharmacy and St Vincent’s University Hospital sign MOU

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity and the Pharmacy Department at St. Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement.

6 Dec 2017

Lean on Us Campaign Launched

A new visual art campaign showcasing current and former Trinity students how leaning on student support services was important for them in completing their studies.

2 Nov 2017

Trinity wins at the Knowledge Transfer Ireland Impact Awards

The University Bridge Fund takes home Initiative of the Year Award

12 Apr 2017

Nov 2 is Vitamin D Day – Why is that important and what is Trinity doing ?

Researchers agree that at least one third of the world is deficient in vitamin D, and some scientists even think a greater percent of people are deficient in vitamin D.

1 Nov 2017

European Universities meet to discuss Internationalisation of the Curriculum

Trinity hosted the high level seminar which also marked the 30 year celebration of the Erasmus Programme. University rectors and vice-rectors from universities of the Coimbra Group took part.

15 Nov 2017

Trinity’s Social and Political Review awards inaugural student prize

The 27th volume of the Social and Political Review was launched this term in the historic House of Lords building in Bank of Ireland, College Green by Trinity graduate and former Senator, Averil Power.

10 May 2017

Engineers of tomorrow inspired by Maurice F Fitzgerald Prize winner, Áine Cahill

Trinity College Dublin’s 185 new undergraduates were inspired by the perfect role model as Maurice F Fitzgerald Prize winner, Áine Cahil, returned to her alma mater.

23 Sep 2017

The ‘Goldilocks’ genes that hold clues to a plethora of diseases

A relatively short list of genes are candidates for a suite of diseases including autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, and epilepsy.

8 Feb 2017