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New research underlines environmental impact of hand-sanitising practices during the COVID-19 pandemic
The use of hand sanitising gels and increased hand-washing practices throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the environment and—by extension—public health.
25 Feb 2022
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Project Economy report shows “gig” economy is no longer a dirty word
High-skilled independent contractors earn more than equivalent employees and those working in the project economy earn 73% more than similar occupation employees.
11 Apr 2022
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Scientists discover how key protein drives our immune response against viruses
The scientists hope this discovery will help them one day better control the response to either boost it or calm it down as appropriate, and are currently assessing how the protein in question contributes to innate immune responses to COVID-19.
10 Jan 2022
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Scientists identify new approach to preventing seizures
Epilepsy is a chronic central nervous system (CNS) disorder affecting approximately 1% of the population and 50 million people worldwide. It is characterised by recurrent, spontaneous seizures caused by disrupted electrical activity in the brain.
14 Apr 2022
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Changing gears: Children to design bicycle routes from schools to Trinity
The project will enable young people aged 10 to 15 to tackle urban challenges head-on. It will give city-building tools to children who have a unique perspective on their surroundings that often goes unheard.
2 Mar 2022
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Two international landmark studies reveal clear genetic signals for schizophrenia
Researchers from Trinity and NUI Galway studied data from over 2,000 patients in Ireland to contribute to both studies, published in the journal Nature today.
6 Apr 2022
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Date set for Seanad Bye-Election
The Bye-Election for the University of Dublin (Trinity) Seanad constituency will take place over the coming weeks. Candidates who wish to take part in the election have until the 11th February to file their nominations. They must be nominated by a proposer, a seconder and 8 assentors all of whom are registered voters. Candidates […]
1 Feb 2022
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17 candidates to contest University of Dublin Seanad bye-election
The bye-election is being held to fill the vacancy left by Labour TD Ivana Bacik after she was elected to the Dáil last year. This will be the first bye-election for the University of Dublin constituency since 1979.
11 Feb 2022
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Student Partnership Agreement Policy signed
The Agreement reinforces the joint commitment of the University and TCDSU to developing and supporting effective student partnership, engagement, and representation.
6 May 2022
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World TB Day: in pursuit of effective new therapies for tuberculosis
Trinity research is looking at how we can enhance our immune systems against the bacteria that causes TB, rather than on traditional medicines that target the bacteria itself.
24 Mar 2022
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Schools around Ireland aim to Save The Bees as new campaign launches
SuperValu partners with researchers from the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan to help create over 3,000 refuelling spots for busy bees in schools across the country.
3 Mar 2022
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Ukraine – changing how we bear witness to war
The role of the traditional war correspondent and the Ukrainian and Russian uses of social media took place in Trinity Long Room Hub recently.
27 Apr 2022
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CHARM-EU conference looks at European universities’ cooperation: towards sustainable transdisciplinary partnerships
Register now for this free online conference taking place on 13 January 2022.
5 Jan 2022
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Partygate Revisited: why Boris Johnson’s Downing Street is starting to sound like an Evelyn Waugh novel
If Partygate has taught us anything, it is that the British public has had enough of Johnson’s Waugh-esque ramblings, says Orlaith Darling, Early Career Researcher in Contemporary English Literature.
24 Feb 2022
Culture|Research|Society
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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
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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
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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
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Trinity Business School to become net carbon neutral by 2030 with new strategy
With a number of sweeping strategic objectives set across all levels of teaching and operations, Trinity seeks to be Europe’s business school of choice for students looking to ‘transform business for good’.
6 May 2022
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Outstanding contributions to research honoured by School of Medicine Research Awards
Seven recipients of the Trinity College Med Research Awards 2022 were honoured at a special awards ceremony. The grants are designed to support early innovative studies and to advance research impact.
4 May 2022
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Putin’s approval has stayed strong over the years – war in Ukraine could change that
This research shows that Putin’s popularity to a large extent rests on real – not manufactured or imaginary – foundations. These foundations will be severely shaken by his cold-blooded war-making.
2 Mar 2022
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Action4Ukraine fundraising events
A group, founded by four Trinity students, is fundraising for the Irish Red Cross to help the humanitarian effort in Ukraine.
10 Mar 2022
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Trinity celebrates 2022 Scholars and Fellows
In total, 51 new Scholars, 31 new Fellows, five new Professorial Fellows and two Honorary Fellows were announced across a range of disciplines.
25 Apr 2022
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Trinity researchers discover new therapeutic target for severe asthma
Ireland has one of the highest rates of asthma in the world, with almost 500,000 people affected. As many as 1 in 5 children will have asthma at some point, and there is a pressing need for better treatments.
2 Mar 2022
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Former Chief Justice Frank Clarke inaugurated as Pro-Chancellor
He joins the University’s five other Pro-Chancellors: The Honorable Sir Donnell Deeny, Prof Jane Grimson, Dr Stanley Quek, Prof Shane Allwright and Prof Ignatius McGovern.
1 Apr 2022
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Nine Trinity projects awarded Irish Research Council ‘New Foundations’ funding
Nine Trinity research projects have received funding from the Irish Research Council (IRC) under the ‘New Foundation’ programme announced this week.
18 Jan 2022
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Poemathon with Older People launches with climate crisis theme
Mary Robinson Former President of Ireland and Adjunct Professor for Climate Justice at Trinity College Dublin, writes first line of collaborative poem to give voice to the older generation in Ireland.
7 Mar 2022
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Why do we forget? New theory proposes ‘forgetting’ is actually a form of learning
The scientists behind the new theory suggest that rather than being a bug, forgetting may be a functional feature of the brain, allowing it to interact dynamically with the environment to enhance decision-making.
13 Jan 2022
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Careful assessment of patient needs can reduce costs in end-of-life care
A new policy brief, authored by Trinity researchers and collaborators, recommends supporting patients and families in making difficult decisions to improve their experiences and reduce costs of care in an ageing population.
24 Jan 2022
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