Articles
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Researchers discover drug-resistant environmental mould is capable of infecting people
The researchers found six cases of people infected with a drug-resistant form of a fungi called Aspergillus fumigatus that could be traced back to spores in the environment.
25 Apr 2022
Research
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Irish scientists tag giant porbeagle shark off Donegal coast
The huge female specimen, estimated to weigh 400-500 lb, is the largest ever recorded in Irish waters and likely to be 25-30 years old. The scientists believe the Donegal coast may act as a globally important reproductive area for this species, which is critically endangered in European waters.
19 Apr 2022
Research
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Leading researchers and inventors celebrated at Trinity Innovation Awards
Trinity’s leading researchers and inventors were recognised for their innovative research and entrepreneurship at the 2021 Trinity Innovation Awards, which were deferred from last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. John O’Leary, Professor of Pathology, received the Provost Innovation Award.
22 Feb 2022
Research
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14% of CAO applicants pick Trinity as first preference for 2022
In Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), first preference applications for the Environmental Science and Engineering programme, which was introduced in 2021, increased by 49%.
9 Mar 2022
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Professors Ruth Byrne and Jennifer McElwain receive RIA Gold Medals
"The global pandemic highlighted how important research and innovation and the contribution of the Higher Education sector is for policymakers and citizens. We want to further improve that flow of ideas into the future."
4 Apr 2022