Articles
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It’s written in the stars - Trinity Assyriologist solves archaeological mystery from 700 BC
Ancient symbols on a 2,700-year-old temple, which have baffled experts for over a century, have been explained by Dr Martin Worthington from the School of Languages, Literature and Cultural Studies.
3 May 2024
Culture|Research
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It flickers, then it tips – study identifies early warning signals for the end of the African Humid Period
A newly published study shows that at the end of the African Humid Period (AHP) intense dry and wet events alternated – or “flickered” – regularly over a period of around 1,000 years before a dry climate prevailed around 6,000 years ago.
7 May 2024
Environment|Research|Science
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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water launches as over 100 stakeholders come together to shape a more sustainable future
The new Co-Centre will deliver solutions to the most pressing challenges posed by climate change, biodiversity decline and water degradation across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
8 May 2024
Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability
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Netzah Yehuda: The ‘violent and aggressive’ IDF unit the US is thinking of sanctioning
Carlo Aldrovandi, Assistant Professor in International Peace Studies at Trinity College Dublin, writes in The Conversation about whether Washington will sanction the Netzah Yehuda battalion, which has been mired in misconduct controversies since long before the outbreak of the current hostilities with Hamas.
9 May 2024
Arts|Research|Society
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Tailored vaccine could one day treat eczema in children
New research from a multi-disciplinary team at Trinity suggests a “tailored vaccine” might hold the key to treating bacteria-driven flares in children.
8 May 2024
Research|Science
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Ryanair and Trinity extend sustainable aviation research partnership
Ryanair, Europe’s no. 1 airline, announced today the extension to the end of the decade and made a further €2.5 m donation (€4 m total) to fund the Ryanair Sustainable Aviation Research Centre.
9 May 2024
Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability
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The impact of escalating environmental and social challenges on our brains and the planet
A new research paper explores how the ‘brain economy’ can contribute to harmonise and improve the health of humans, animals, and the environment.
9 May 2024
Health|Research|Society
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David Miliband delivers 2024 Henry Grattan lecture in London
Irish Ambassador Martin Fraser and Mrs Deirdre Fraser welcomed Trinity alumni and members of the London Irish community, as well as diplomats, politicians, and journalists, to the Embassy in London for the event.
9 May 2024
Arts|Society
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Scientists pinpoint new vaccine “booster” that promotes potent anti-tumour immunity
Scientists from Trinity have made an important breakthrough that offers promise for developing new immune therapies for cancer.
9 May 2024
Health|Research|Science
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Government announces €104 million investment for science research
Trinity is a partner institution with three of the four research centres announced today by Science Foundation Ireland as recipients of the funding.
14 May 2024
Awards and Funding|Health|Innovation|Research|Science