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Legal experts raise data-protection red flags around key COVID-19 decisions taken in Ireland
In common with previous reports from the Observatory is the concern that there is a general lack of transparency in Ireland’s response to the pandemic and, as a result, it isn’t easy to ensure important decisions satisfy various legal requirements.
14 Sep 2021
Research
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The Earth Surface Research Laboratory: a new high-tech laboratory for Ireland
The lab’s world-class facilities for the preparation and analysis of geological and environmental samples are open to the geoscience community on the island of Ireland.
23 Jun 2021
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How natural capital approach can benefit farmers and the planet
A new animated video has been released to introduce the concept of Natural Capital Accounting to the farming community and agri-food industry.
18 Feb 2021
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From flashing fireflies to cheering crowds – physicists unlock secret to synchronisation
This new discovery has a suite of potential applications, including developing new types of computer technology that uses light signals to process information.
13 Dec 2021
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Trinity Ability Co_op launches project to make clubs and societies more inclusive
Students with disabilities are often excluded from the social aspect of the student experience and this project will make real changes in the individual lives of Trinity students.
25 Aug 2021
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A laser to generate randomness for next-gen information security and encryption
Our ever-increasing reliance on e-commerce, internet based financial services and virtual social contacts, depends on how well and how fast random processes and interactions can be protected.
2 Mar 2021
Research
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A biodiversity action plan to maximise the benefits of wind farms
The Nature+Energy project will develop new ways of accounting for the value of nature on wind farms and establish a state-of-the-art environmental monitoring system across the country that will revolutionise how we measure and monitor biodiversity.
5 Jul 2021
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Trinity Long Room Hub goes ‘Behind the Headlines’ on the crisis in Afghanistan
The first ‘Behind the Headlines’ of the academic year, reflecting on the ethics of intervention and the humanitarian responsibilities of the international community following the Taliban take-over of Afghanistan.
29 Sep 2021
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World Alzheimer’s Day: Giving up on research is not an option
Professor Iracema Leroi talks about the critical importance of clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia and how giving up is not an option when it comes to research.
21 Sep 2021
Research
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Níor cheart frithdhúlagrán coitianta a úsáid a thuilleadh mar chóireáil do dhaoine a bhfuil néaltrú orthu
Níor cheart frithdhúlagrán coitianta a úsáid a thuilleadh mar chóireáil do dhaoine a bhfuil néaltrú orthu, dar le staidéar.
27 Oct 2021
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Loyola Institute and Trinity College Dublin sign an MOU
In an increasingly diverse and complex society, one of the Institute’s main priorities is to foster religious understanding through ecumenical dialogue and through dialogue between faith and culture.
18 Jun 2021
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Trinity awards honorary degrees to pioneer of international family law and editor of Samuel Beckett letters
Recognised editor and author Martha Dow Fehsenfeld and pioneer of international family law and reform, William Duncan were awarded Trinity’s highest honour by the Chancellor of the University, Professor Mary McAleese.
4 May 2021
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How Ireland turned around one of the biggest spikes in COVID cases in the world
Luke O'Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at Trinity, with an insightful look at Ireland's response to the deadly COVID-19 spike over the past few weeks. The piece was originally published by The Conversation.
10 Feb 2021
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Trinity Business School’s Executive MBA ranked first in Ireland by FT
The latest FT ranking result sees the Trinity EMBA surpass a number of major global providers, including the Ivey Business School in Canada, Henley Business School in the UK, and Copenhagen Business School in Denmark
22 Oct 2021
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Trinity Business School surges in FT European Business School Rankings 2021
Trinity Business School has risen 24 places in the Financial Times European Business School Rankings 2021, published, climbing to the 32nd spot.
7 Dec 2021
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How low-cost interventions can improve the welfare of women living with HIV
Trinity research conducted in HIV clinics in Uganda sheds new light on how low-cost interventions can improve the welfare of women living with HIV.
6 Dec 2021
Research
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Laidlaw Foundation and Trinity announce new scholarship programme for women in business
The Laidlaw Foundation and Trinity College Dublin have announced a new scholarship programme entitled Pathways for Women in Business.
13 Dec 2021
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Trinity announces Brendan Kennelly Literary Archive to mark poet’s 85th birthday
The Brendan Kennelly Literary Archive was launched today in Trinity College Dublin at a celebratory online event marking the poet’s eighty-fifth birthday.
15 Apr 2021
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Young and Restless, Old and Focused: Age-Differences in Mind-Wandering
The study highlights the adaptive qualities of older adults who were able to reduce their mind-wandering through lower levels of anxiety and greater task motivation.
10 Feb 2021
Research
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Trinity secures four more Athena SWAN awards for commitment to gender equality
Trinity’s School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Trinity Business School, the School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences, and the School of Biochemistry and Immunology join ten previous Athena SWAN awardees at the university.
8 Sep 2021
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Further evidence that vitamin D might protect against severe COVID-19 disease and death
Researchers from Trinity College and the University of Edinburgh found that ambient UVB radiation at an individual’s place of residence preceding COVID-19 infection was strongly protective against severe disease and death.
15 Sep 2021
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RTÉ and Trinity Access launch new Tech2Students campaign to bridge the #DigitalDivide
This project aims to secure 5,000 donated laptops or €1 million for devices needed for young people around the country who are disconnected from their teachers and other students during remote learning due to COVID 19.
5 Feb 2021
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Trinity marks the anniversary of lockdown with children’s online exhibition
‘… But then somebody ate a bat and the whole world went CRAZY’: on the anniversary of the first lockdown, the Library of Trinity College has launched an online exhibition showcasing children’s drawings, poems, diaries and fictional accounts in response to lockdown, 2020.
12 Mar 2021
Research
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Trinity study looking at the experiences of baby loss invites public participation
The Spaces Between Us project is gathering information from parents and family members who lost a baby 20+ years ago in Ireland.
11 May 2021
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Improving academic performance, emotional well-being and social integration for migrant and refugee children
The REFUGE-ED project will ensure that children have access to quality education and a protective learning environment which is key to restoring their emotional security and sense of place.
28 Oct 2021
Research
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Repeated link between volcanic eruptions and dynastic collapse in China’s Imperial Era identified
Volcanic eruptions may have triggered abrupt climate changes contributing to the repeated collapse of Chinese dynasties over the past 2,000 years, according to new research published today.
11 Nov 2021
Research
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Winners of inaugural Harry Hartford Capstone Awards announced
The School of Social Sciences and Philosophy have announced the four winners of the inaugural Harry Hartford Capstone Awards.
11 Oct 2021
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The publishers who made Shakespeare a global phenomenon
Andrew Murphy, 1867 Professor of English at Trinity, with a fascinating insight into the rise of Shakespeare. This article was first published by The Conversation.
15 Nov 2021
Culture|Research
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Augmented reality game promotes multilingualism in schools
Trinity and other academic partners in Europe have launched an augmented reality game ‘Babelar’ to show primary school pupils the value of the languages they possess and support teachers in becoming more aware of multilingualism and the value of a multilingual education.
8 Apr 2021
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Professor Linda Doyle set to become Trinity’s first female Provost
Professor Linda Doyle is set to become Provost of Trinity College Dublin, the first woman to ever hold this role in the University’s 429-year history. She will be the 45th Provost of the University and take over from the current Provost, Dr Patrick Prendergast, on August 1st this year.
10 Apr 2021