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Government funding supports new platform that will help businesses act for biodiversity
Joint departmental backing from Government will help experts develop a national Business and Biodiversity Platform to enable the private sector to take practical, measurable actions to address the biodiversity crisis.
23 Sep 2021
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Eight Trinity researchers receive Irish Research Council Awards
Eight Trinity researchers have received awards from the Irish Research Council. The funds will support projects across diverse issues, including those affecting carers, senior citizens and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on wellbeing.
7 Apr 2021
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Trinity marine biologists support Save Our Shark campaign
Over 9,000 people have so far petitioned Government to afford legal protection to basking sharks in Irish waters, where these magnificent creatures spend time each year.
14 Jul 2021
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Researchers investigate treatment of cancer cachexia in collaboration with Artelo Biosciences
Cachexia is a wasting syndrome that affects up to 80% of all cancer patients and is believed to hasten death in this population of people.
3 Feb 2021
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Study reveals scale of data-sharing from Android mobile phones
These vendor-customised Android variants transmit substantial amounts of information to the OS developer and to third parties such as Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, and Facebook that have pre-installed system apps.
11 Oct 2021
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Trinity neuroscientists developing potential novel treatments for rare genetic disorder in children
Trinity neuroscientists studying a rare, untreatable neurodevelopmental disorder in children have identified previously unknown target areas for potential new treatments.
7 Oct 2021
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‘The Wire that Changed the World’ – Trinity event examines legacy of 1858 Valentia-Newfoundland transatlantic cable
The event explored the contribution of the remote western isle to the history of the global communications industry and the launch of a report to support its UNESCO World Heritage bid.
12 Nov 2021
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Scientists develop new technique that rapidly quantifies immune response following vaccination
The technique can also reveal the timeline and stage of pathogen infection, and in a fraction of the time taken by the current gold-standard approach.
4 Feb 2021
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Professor Yvonne Buckley named Irish Research Council 2021 Researcher of the Year
Professor Buckley is an ecologist and expert on plant and animal populations. Her work is focused on the growth, reproduction and survival of plant and animal species and explores solutions that will enable biodiversity to persist through global changes that are currently occurring, including climate change.
3 Dec 2021
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Faculty Forum celebrates Trinity’s newly named Faculty of STEM
The name change showcases more clearly just how the disciplines within the faculty contribute to the technologies, devices and materials that make a difference to our lives, and the health of the planet.
1 Mar 2021
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Christmas greetings – Trinity holiday closure arrangements
Trinity College Dublin will be closed from the end of business hours on Thursday December 23rd to the start of normal business hours on Tuesday January 4th 2022
20 Dec 2021
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School of English launches new MPhil in Modern and Contemporary Literary Studies
The School of English has launched a new MPhil in Modern and Contemporary Literary Studies, which can be studied full time for 1 year or part time for 2 years.
11 Jan 2021
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Trinity, UCD and Coillte to examine multiple benefits of forests and enhance sustainable management of woodlands
The newly launched FOR-ES research project will see the three organisations co-develop tools for sustainable forestry management decision-making.
8 Dec 2021
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Trinity Board approves new senior leadership team
The Board of Trinity College Dublin has today approved the appointment of a new senior leadership team. All new officers take up their positions with immediate effect.
1 Sep 2021
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Two Trinity-AMBER research projects secure European Innovation Council funding in major Horizon Europe success
The two awards represent Trinity’s first successes in Horizon Europe, the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation. They have a total recommended funding value of over €6 million, with around €2 million expected to go to the Trinity teams.
14 Dec 2021
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Redefining community health: APCC Lecture Series 2021/22 begins
The Lecture Series will bring Trinity academics to the local community in Tallaght to deliver high quality, accessible talks with a view to stimulating debate and community engagement on some of healthcare's most pertinent topics.
4 Oct 2021
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New research identifies significant mental health impacts of the pandemic on nursing home staff
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), low mood, and suicidal thinking were among the issues reported by nursing staff. The researchers behind the work will now progress to phase two of the study.
16 Nov 2021
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Trinity Academic Cancer Trials Group awarded over €2million from the HRB
The Trinity Academic Cancer Trials Group, a Health Research Board (HRB) partnership supporting cancer clinical trials to improve health and care. The funding will improve survival and quality of life for patients with cancer.
21 Dec 2021
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Brain Awareness Week 2021: Understanding rare genetic changes in brain biology
Professor Louise Gallagher and her research group are looking at rare genetic changes to understand the biology of psychiatric and neurological conditions.
18 Mar 2021
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Professor Jonathan Coleman secures ERC proof of concept grant
The Print-SENSE project will examine the economic and technical feasibility of using nanomaterial-based inks for high-performance sensing applications, particularly within medical diagnostics.
7 Jan 2021
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Larger sample sizes needed to avoid false negative findings in vitamin D trials
The study demonstrated that individual differences in vitamin D status among trial participants coupled with seasonal fluctuations can have a detrimental impact on a trial's ability to detect true causal effects.
31 May 2021
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New book gives ‘Perspectives on the Person with Dementia and Family Caregiving in Ireland’
The newly published book is an introductory Irish guide that brings together local and international research to help dispel some of the myths and stigma surrounding dementia.
1 Jun 2021
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Launch of UNI-ECO Sustainability E-learning modules
Staff and students across the five partner Universities of the UNI-ECO project can now learn more about sustainability through two new free e-learning modules titled Consumption and Waste and Carbon Footprint, launched today, 18 October.
18 Oct 2021
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Trinity and ESRI launch MSc in Economic Policy for policy makers
The MSc in Economic Policy will provide students with a grounding in contemporary aspects of economic policy design and implementation and equip them to engage confidently in evidence-based economic policy making.
14 Jun 2021
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Researchers investigate the role of ketamine in the treatment of depression
Depression has been recognised by the World Health Organisation as the leading cause of disability globally. In Ireland, over 200,000 people experience a depressive episode each year.
15 Jul 2021
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Professor Dan Kilper appointed new Director of CONNECT Centre
Professor Kilper’s appointment comes soon after a six-year €39 million investment in CONNECT through the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centres programme.
26 Feb 2021
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Provost and Mary McAleese launch Green Week: ‘2030: Time for a Game Change’
Provost Dr Patrick Prendergast and Chancellor Mary McAleese launch the annual Green Week today. Titled ‘2030: Time for a Game Change’ the week-long series of events will focus on climate and biodiversity awareness, education and the action which is needed to address our growing climate and biodiversity crises.
22 Feb 2021
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Trinity researchers secure government funding for next generation therapies for incurable cancers
The research team at TTMI is part of the HEALED consortium who have secured €6.8M government funding as part of a 3-year, €10.5M programme to develop next generation cell therapies for cancer.
5 May 2021
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High COVID-19 infection rates in Northern Ireland increased cases in bordering Irish counties
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin analysed official statistics on confirmed COVID-19 cases on the island of Ireland for 52 weeks from March 2020.
21 Jul 2021
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E3 marks 51st anniversary of Earth Day
To mark the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, hear from Trinity academics in E3 schools on the climate crisis through lectures, presentations and talks.
22 Apr 2021