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New research unveils extreme complexity in formation of rare earth mineral vital for tech industry
In a ground-breaking study, researchers from Trinity have unveiled that myriad, intricate factors influence the genesis and chemistry of bastnäsite and rare earth carbonates, which are critically needed for today’s tech industry and its hardware outputs.
20 May 2024
Research|Science
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The Chemistry of Equality
Trinity hosts the All-Ireland Network for Gender Equality in Chemistry
21 May 2024
Community|Science
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Extremely rare immune cells predict how well treatments work for recurrent hives
The School of Medicine study examines treatment for chronic spontaneous urticaria which has far reaching and profound impacts on people affected by the condition.
21 May 2024
Health|Research
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Alice Munro, master of the short story
In this piece in The Conversation, Ellen Orchard, PhD Researcher in the School of English at Trinity College Dublin celebrates the writings and career of the author Alice Munro.
22 May 2024
Arts
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Trinity spinout Altach secures €1.2 million investment to transform treatments for cartilage injuries
Founded in 2022 and originating from pioneering research at Trinity, Altach has developed a novel biomimetic scaffold made from Type II collagen.
23 May 2024
Awards and Funding|Health|Innovation|Research|Science
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What's the story with your oral microbiome?
Gary Moran, Associate Professor at the School of Dental Science writes in The Conversation about the importance of the 700 known species of bacteria which live in our mouths - along with yeasts and viruses - and the role this community plays in four main diseases.
23 May 2024
Health|Research
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Trinity twelve secure funding for new healthcare, climate and tech research
The successful dozen will lead or co-lead a total of 11 STEM-related research projects via Science Foundation Ireland’s Frontiers for the Future programme, which is funded in collaboration with the Sustainability Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
27 May 2024
Awards and Funding|Health|Research|Science
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The Royal Irish Academy elects 28 new members
The Royal Irish Academy (RIA) celebrated Admittance Day on 24th May when 28 newly elected Members were officially admitted to the Academy for their exceptional contributions to the sciences, humanities and social sciences, as well as to public service.
27 May 2024
Arts|Culture|Science|Society
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Lessons Learned from Pharmacology: People & Opportunities are the Best Medicine
The inaugural lecture of Professor Lorraine O’Driscoll will take place on Thursday 30th May at 6pm in Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute.
27 May 2024
Health|Research
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Tree of the month - Wollemi Pine
Wollemi Pine is one of three living groups of trees from the Araucariaceae, which is an ancient plant family from the Triassic period. It was first discovered about thirty years ago, and that discovery is said to be the equivalent of finding a small dinosaur still alive on earth.
28 May 2024
Environment|Sustainability
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Dermot McAleese Teaching Awards Recognise Outstanding Teaching Assistants
The School of Social Sciences and Philosophy celebrated excellence in teaching by honouring four outstanding teaching assistants at the Dermot McAleese Teaching Awards
28 May 2024
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What makes some plant groups so successful?
Irish researchers involved in cataloguing the world’s plant species are hunting for answers as to what makes some groups so successful.
29 May 2024
Environment|Research|Science
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Blood test to track immune response could be first step in developing better MS treatments
Dr Hugh Kearney, School of Medicine writes in The Conversation on his team's recently developed test and its potential clinical impacts for MS patients.
29 May 2024
Health|Research
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A wise and gentle spirit – Trinity pays tribute to Gerald Dawe
It is with deep sadness that the College community has learned of the death of distinguished poet, writer and colleague Professor Gerald Dawe.
30 May 2024
Arts|Culture|Research
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Trinity Hosts Debate on the Future of The Philippines-Ireland Relations
The Honorable Maria Elena P. Algabre, Assistant Secretary for European Affairs, The Philippines visited Trinity College Dublin today.
30 May 2024
Business|Community|Research|Society
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Consumers struggle to identify ‘Greenwashing’ in advertisements
Consumers struggle to distinguish between genuine environmental claims made in advertisements and ‘greenwashed’ ones that mislead on how environmentally friendly a product or business is, according to new research from the School of Psychology and the ESRI.
4 Jun 2024
Research|Society
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Trinity places 87th in 2025 QS World University Rankings
This is the third year in a row that Trinity has placed in the Top 100 in the QS rankings, having been ranked 98th for 2023 and 81st for 2024.
4 Jun 2024
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Babies use ‘helpless’ infant period to learn powerful foundation models, just like ChatGPT
Babies’ brains are not as immature as previously thought, rather they are using the period of postnatal ‘helplessness’ to learn powerful foundation models similar to those underpinning generative Artificial Intelligence, according to a new study led by a researcher at the School of Psychology.
5 Jun 2024
Research|Science
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Do exercise interventions work for people in homelessness and addiction?
Researchers say that people experiencing homelessness and addiction should not be excluded from lifestyle interventions as the benefits can be life-changing and wide reaching
5 Jun 2024
Health|Research|Society
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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.
5 Jun 2024
Environment|Research|Science