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Steven Pinker lauds reason, but people need freedom – this might not end well
A new book published this week by Harvard psychologist, Steven Pinker, argues that the use of reason when making decisions is “non-negotiable”. Unfortunately, trying to tell people they must do something can backfire, says Simon McCarthy-Jones, Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology
22 Feb 2018
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AMBER unveils global 3D bioprinting lab at Trinity
A collaboration between AMBER and multinational healthcare company, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. will transform healthcare delivery for patients.
21 Feb 2018
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Five reasons to be optimistic about Northern Ireland politics
A gloom has settled on Northern Ireland. After 13 months of negotiations to restore a power-sharing government, there is still no prospect of agreement, but there are still reasons to be optimistic, says David Mitchell, Assistant Professor in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation, writing for The Conversation.
19 Feb 2018
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Professor Peter Simons – Elected to Prestigious Polska Akademia Nauk (PAN)
Peter Simons, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Trinity, has recently been elected to the prestigious Polish Academy of Sciences (Polska Akademia Nauk, PAN) as a Foreign Member.
16 Feb 2018
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Trinity welcomes the Italian President Sergio Mattarella
During his visit he was accompanied by the College Registrar along with the College Librarian and Archivist, Helen Shenton.
15 Feb 2018
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New research project to help women stop smoking
Trinity College Dublin together with the Irish Cancer Society and the HSE are conducting research on new approaches into helping women quit smoking in their own communities.
15 Feb 2018
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Pioneering work of Prof Colker honoured with exhibition and journal publication
The pioneering work of Professor M.L. Colker, who created the first comprehensive catalogue of the Library’s medieval Latin manuscript collection, was honoured with the publication of a special issue of the journal ‘Hermathena’ and an exhibition in the Library.
15 Feb 2018
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Trinity Signs Strategic Partnership with Columbia University
Trinity College Dublin joins forces with Columbia University to offer dual degree programmes in the arts and humanities.
15 Feb 2018
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‘Super-Ranger’ badgers may hold the key to limiting the spread of bovine TB
Researchers have discovered a new ranging behaviour in male badgers, which will aid the implementation of the newly announced nationwide TB vaccination programme.
14 Feb 2018
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Trinity celebrates Chinese New Year
To welcome the Year of the Dog, the Trinity Centre for Asian Studies is hosting public lectures with different perspectives on the significance and years of the dog in Chinese culture.
14 Feb 2018