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Trinity ranked most international university in EU by Times Higher Education
Trinity College Dublin has been ranked the most international university in the European Union in 2021 based on staff, students and international reputation, according to a new list from the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
28 Jan 2021
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Major success for Irish secondary school students at 53rd International Chemistry Olympiad
Team Ireland received extensive training for IChO2021 from an expert team of Chemistry researchers from five Irish Higher Education Institutions, including Trinity's Dr John O’Donoghue and Professor Mike Lyons.
6 Oct 2021
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Prof Catherine Comiskey appointed to Research Data Governance Board
The Board, established by Government, will review applications from registered researchers to access data for valid COVID-19 related research purposes.
15 Mar 2021
Research
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Study shows forests offer minimal protection against major flood events
Although the work showed forests can suppress small storm flows it also underlined that they are likely to make minimal difference in reducing the devastating impacts of major flood events.
2 Dec 2021
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Éanlaith ag éagsúlú go tapa in Oirdheisceart na hÁise – tá taighde nua ar Chabairí na Sulaivéise ag léiriú nithe ceilte dúinn maidir leis an éabhlóid
Tá zó-eolaithe tar éis torthaí nua a fhoilsiú óna gcuid oibre ar éanlaith in Oirdheisceart na hÁise, a thugann léiriú ar na nascanna idir iompraíocht ainmhithe, an gheolaíocht, agus an éabhlóid. Is léir uathu gur féidir le speiceas athrú níos tapúla ná mar a bheadh coinne leis, faoi choinníollacha áirithe.
20 Jul 2021
Research
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Trinity places in top 50 in 7 categories for THE global impact rankings
Trinity College Dublin has been named 6th best university in the world in terms of Gender Equality and ranks in the top 50 in 7 total categories in the 2021 University Impact Rankings from Times Higher Education (THE).
21 Apr 2021
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Beyond 2022 Artist in Residence to explore Decade of Centenaries
Beyond 2022 project to collaborate with Trinity Long Room Hub on a new Artist in Residence scheme funded by the Government. The scheme will create new works and encourage public engagement with the Decade of Centenaries.
23 Feb 2021
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Hill House and beyond – Trinity celebrates author Shirley Jackson
The considerable revival of interest in the work of American author Shirley Jackson will be the focus of a conference in Trinity on Tuesday, 14 December 2021.
14 Dec 2021
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TCIN awarded Platinum Green Lab certifcation
We are excited to announce that Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience (TCIN) has been awarded Platinum Level Green Lab certification from My Green Lab, the first in Trinity and second in Ireland to achieve this status.
4 Jun 2021
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The politics of public health during the COVID-19 pandemic on the island of Ireland
The study shows that inter-jurisdictional commitments for health as contained in the Good Friday Agreement provide a framework for cooperation and coordination of population health on the island of Ireland
3 Jun 2021
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Jerusalem: the politics behind the latest explosion of violence in the Holy City
Carlo Aldrovandi, Assistant Professor in International Peace Studies at Trinity, writes about the escalation of violence with a timely piece first published by The Conversation.
13 May 2021
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A new, clearer insight into Earth’s hidden crystals
Geologists have developed a new theory about the state of Earth billions of years ago after examining the very old rocks formed in the Earth’s mantle below the continents.
17 Feb 2021
Research
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Virgin Galactic: space tourism takes off with Branson’s inaugural flight
Louis Brennan, Professor of Business Studies at Trinity, underlines the importance of another step towards space tourism in this article first published by The Conversation.
12 Jul 2021
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Sleepy Surgeons: The effect of sleep deprivation on surgical performance
Researchers say that the way we deliver emergency healthcare work alongside normal work in Ireland has to change. The study is published in the Journal of Surgical Research.
18 Aug 2021
Research
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Rising Sika deer populations linked to bovine TB infections
Although TB infection rates have decreased in general in recent decades, county-level data shows a correlation between higher Sika numbers and local TB infections – with County Wicklow a particular hotspot.
6 Apr 2021
Research
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World Cancer Day: The importance of public engagement in research
Researchers at the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute (TSJCI) recognised World Cancer Day by encouraging patient participation in cancer research and highlighted the vital role of patients to enhance research and improve future outcomes. The organised event: ‘Why are biobanks important in cancer research?’ was a free, open, online information seminar which saw the […]
4 Feb 2021
Research
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Trinity rises to 146th in THE World University Rankings
Trinity has risen to 146th in the 2022 rankings, up from 155th in 2021. This year’s result was helped by strong performances in research and citations (two of the main categories on which the overall score is based).
2 Sep 2021
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Intel signs new 5G optical networks research partnership with CONNECT Centre at Trinity
The research partnership, worth €600,000, will help deliver new applications such as high-speed mobile streaming, augmented reality and autonomous driving.
8 Oct 2021
Research
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Joseph McCauley wins 2021 Institute Of Physics Technicians Award
Joseph, from Trinity's School of Physics, played a leading role in the planning and construction of the I-LOFAR telescope.
8 Dec 2021
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Interested in becoming a Trinity Student Social Media Ambassador?
Interested in social media and communications? Want to work with Trinity’s Communications Team to show the Trinity Student Experience across the University’s social media channels? Join the Trinity Student Social Media Ambassador Team. The Trinity Student Social Media Ambassador (SSMAs) Team is a diverse group of students who assist Trinity Communications Social Media Team in […]
13 Oct 2021
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Citizen engagement workshops invite public to explore artificial intelligence, our future and how we create it
Discuss AI is a multi-programme initiative run by the SFI ADAPT Centre for AI-Driven Digital Content Technology.
25 Aug 2021
Research
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Biodiversity audit of Trinity’s campus and properties will quantify species and habitat diversity
This exciting project will quantify the habitat and species diversity across the 47-acre College Green campus, along with Trinity’s satellite properties.
22 May 2021
Research
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A fresh look at joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Trinity researchers are examining the condition which currently affects about 1% of the world’s population, withabout 2,000 new cases diagnosed annually in Ireland.
11 Nov 2021
Research
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Trinity named among world’s top universities for graduate employability
Trinity, ranked 137th of 250 global universities, is the only Irish university to make the list. The survey, published by Times Higher Education, involved 10,928 international recruiters and managers in 23 countries and regions.
24 Nov 2021
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TILDA reveals vital evidence to inform HSE COVID vaccine roll-out
Researchers release key recommendations to boost uptake and efficacy of vaccine in older adults.
18 Jan 2021
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Trinity to welcome record numbers of new students as 195 places added
Amid unprecedented interest in third-level courses, Trinity hit a new high in terms of first preferences in 2021 with 10,711 students naming Trinity as their top choice.
7 Sep 2021
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Students’ Pandemic Docu-Film to be Screened at Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival
A documentary film by Trinity College students, ‘Is There Anybody Out There? Young Voices From Inside a Pandemic, will be screened for the first time at the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival on the 12 March 2021.
10 Feb 2021
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Trinity and Microsoft join forces to accelerate next-generation quantum technologies
Microsoft will provide significant funding to support PhD students working on cutting-edge quantum research at Trinity and the establishment of a female scholarship programme for Trinity’s MSc in Quantum Science and Technology
11 Jun 2021
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Lancet publishes pivotal results from clinical trial for the chronic condition, atopic dermatitis
Results of the study led by Professor Alan Irvine are hugely encouraging and will hopefully offer an additional treatment option for patients.
21 May 2021
Research
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Trinity joins national effort to involve public in research process from the start
Given its success to date, Trinity is the national lead for advancing the conversation on quality and impact of patient involvement in health-related research.
2 Feb 2021
Research