Articles
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Slowing of continental plate movement controlled timing of Earth’s largest volcanic events
Scientists have shed new light on the timing and likely cause of major volcanic events that occurred millions of years ago and caused such climatic and biological upheaval that they drove some of the most devastating extinction events in Earth’s history.
9 Sep 2022
Environment|Research|Science
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Trinity and SETU host CONNECT conference
Trinity and SETU bring the SFI research centre for future networks annual conference to the South East
13 Sep 2022
Research|Science
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Trinity and IBM strengthen collaborative research and education links
Trinity and IBM have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that reflects both parties’ intention to strengthen collaborative links between the two organisations.
15 Sep 2022
Innovation|Research|Science
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New research project to lay foundations for next generation of Old and Middle English scholarship
A new interdisciplinary project, which will facilitate the next generation of research in Old and Middle English, has received funding from the Irish Research Council (IRC) under the COALESCE programme.
15 Sep 2022
Arts|Awards and Funding|Science
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Trinity researchers receive Silver Eco and Ageing Well International Award
Trinity researchers win EU award recognising the Horizon 2020 ‘SEURO’ Project’s research in the field of ageing well and the silver economy
15 Sep 2022
Awards and Funding|Health
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WATCH: Making data storage more sustainable
Professor Tim Persoons, from Trinity's School of Engineering, talks about his work. This video features in the Trinity Research Stories campaign.
17 Jun 2021
Innovation|Research|Sustainability
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Concerning high rates of metabolic syndrome found in older Irish adults
New research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College shows a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome among adults aged ≥50 years in Ireland. The study is published in the journal PLOS One.
15 Sep 2022
Health|Research
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Who do you think you are? What does your avatar say about you?
When using social virtual reality, we hide behind avatars. But is it really hiding or is it a way to express our new digital selves? A new Trinity study suggests it is both – experimenting with one’s avatar can be a creative act of self-representation, but also one of conformity or escapism.
19 Sep 2022
Arts|Research
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One in four women are not aware of uterine cancer: World GO Day
The Irish Network for Gynaecological Oncology (INGO) highlights the importance of increasing awareness among women that maintaining a healthier body weight and being physically active can reduce the risk of Uterine Cancer.
20 Sep 2022
Health|Research
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Culture Night 2022
See the range of events taking place in Trinity College Dublin for Culture Night this Friday 23rd September
20 Sep 2022
Arts
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Trinity ranked in world's top 100 universities
Trinity College Dublin has improved its ranking as it rejoined the QS Top 100 universities in the world list.
7 Jun 2022
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Higher financial burden on those with more than one chronic health condition, new national study finds
Researchers at Trinity, along with colleagues in RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) have found that patients with more than one chronic health condition are under a significantly higher financial burden with healthcare expenses than those without a chronic health condition. Their findings, published in the journal BMJ Open, are particularly pertinent in the current cost-of-living crisis.
21 Sep 2022
Health|Research
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“Consultation with people who are invested in the outcome of your work, works” : World Alzheimer’s Day
World Alzheimer's Day offers the opportunity to talk about the importance of Public, Patient and Carer Involvement (PPI) in Trinity research, in particular in the soon to be launched Dementia Trials Ireland (DTI), a HRB research network to enhance dementia care and outcomes. Karen Meenan, PPI and Communications/Dissemination Coordinator in DTI, discusses the importance of PPI and the DTI participants' experiences.
21 Sep 2022
Health|Research
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Inaugural Beckett Creative Fellows announced
The School of English at Trinity College Dublin is delighted to announce that it will be hosting Niamh Campbell and Nathan O’Donnell as the inaugural Beckett Creative Fellows this coming academic year, 2022-23.
22 Sep 2022
Arts|Awards and Funding|Research
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From Queen Elizabeth to King Charles: how Northern Ireland’s unionists feel about the monarchy
Monarchism is embedded in Northern Ireland’s Ulster unionist identity, explains David Mitchell, from Trinity's School of Religion Theology and Peace Studies, in this piece for The Conversation.
22 Sep 2022
Research|Society
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The synthetic rocks helping us understand how sought-after rare earth elements form
Researchers from Trinity have shed new light on the formation of increasingly precious rare earth elements (REEs) by creating synthetic rocks and testing their responses to varying environmental conditions. REEs are used in electronic devices and green energy technologies, from smartphones to e-cars.
22 Sep 2022
Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability
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Early intervention vital in psychosis services
Professor Catherine Darker, Associate Professor in Health Services Research writes on her newly launched independent evaluation of the HSE's implementation of a new model of care for the early detection and treatment of people experiencing their first episode of psychosis.
22 Sep 2022
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Trinity launches Centre for Forced Migration Studies
Trinity College Dublin has today launched the Trinity Centre for Forced Migration Studies, which seeks to contribute to international research and debate on one of the key societal challenges of our time.
26 Sep 2022
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WATCH:Rebuilding Ireland's Destroyed Record Treasury
Dr Peter Crooks, Director Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland & Department of History, Trinity talks about how the Beyond 2022 research programme created a virtual recreation of the Public Record Office of Ireland and its collections.
27 Jun 2022
Innovation|Research
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Decipher the earliest languages, debate AI and learn about climate change research at START
START (Start Talking About Research Today ) features music, debate, games, storytelling, screenings, and live experiments. Over 40 free events will showcase how Irish research is shaping society and offer people the chance to engage with the researchers leading the way.
26 Sep 2022
Arts|Environment|Health|Innovation|Research|Science
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Struggling to make friends as an adult? Why you should try looking to older generations
When making friends, we usually look for people of similar ages, assuming they will share our worldview and life experiences; but this is not always a reliable indicator for forming friendships, says Catherine Elliott O'Dare, School of Social Work and Social Policy, in this piece for The Conversation.
27 Sep 2022
Research|Society
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Dr Joe Whelan presents book to President Higgins
Dr Joe Whelan, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work and Social Policy, Trinity College Dublin, was invited to Áras an Uachtaráin to present his recently published book to President Higgins
27 Sep 2022
Research
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Archives around the world join forces and bring Ireland’s destroyed Public Record Office back to life
An immersive digital recreation of the Public Record Office and its collections was launched by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D.
27 Jun 2022
Arts|Research
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The forgotten sisters of WB Yeats - Cuala Press Research project
The Cuala Press Research Project aims to re-introduce the world to Elizabeth and Lily Yeats, a talented duo who founded the Cuala Industries in 1908 – a female-led enterprise in Churchtown, Dublin that almost exclusively employed and trained young women.
22 Jun 2022
Arts|Research
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New report on Irish abortion services
A report from the School of Social Work and Social Policy has found that Ireland’s new abortion services are overall working well but the needs of women seeking abortion services for severe foetal abnormality are not being met. Extensive coverage included:
12 Jul 2022
Arts|Health|Research
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‘Goldilocks amount’ of time spent online could be good for teenagers’ wellbeing
New research from the Department of Sociology in Trinity College Dublin has found further evidence of a relationship between online engagement and mental wellbeing in teenagers.
1 Jun 2022
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Trinity academic provides Babylonian translations for Marvel Studios’ ‘Eternals’
Translations into the long-dead language were provided for the Marvel Studios’ Eternals blockbuster film by Assyriologist Dr Martin Worthington.
9 Nov 2021
Arts|Research
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Science and art collide to open eyes and minds to impact of climate change on storm surge levels around Irish coastline
The Línte na Farraige project’s visual light installations, by Finnish artists Timo Aho and Pekka Niittyvirta, indicate the projected rise in sea levels from future storm surges. Installations will open at Spanish Arch, Galway, and will be followed by other coastal locations in the coming months.
29 Sep 2022
Arts|Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability
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New research network to enhance dementia care, outcomes and offer access to clinical trials
Dementia Trials Ireland (DTI) , led by Trinity College Dublin, is an exciting new national dementia research network hat will offer every person in Ireland living with or at risk of dementia, the opportunity to access clinical trials. Over 65,000 people in Ireland are living with the condition.
29 Sep 2022
Health|Research
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Linte na Farraige chun súile agus intinní a oscailt do thionchar an athraithe aeráide ar leibhéil borrthaí stoirme ar fud chósta
Le hamharc-shuiteálacha solais thionscadal Línte na Farraige, tugtar le fios an t-ardú atá tuartha ar leibhéil na farraige de thoradh borrthaí stoirme amach anseo. Lasfar na suiteálacha den chéad uair ag an bPóirse Caoch i nGaillimh agus lonnófar iad in áiteanna eile cois cósta sna míonna atá amach romhainn.
29 Sep 2022
Arts|Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability