Articles
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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
Research
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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
Research
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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
Research
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Success for pilot ‘no smoking programme’ for women in socio-economic disadvantaged areas
Trinity report highlights success of smoking cessation pilot programme for women living in socio-economic disadvantaged areas, on national No Smoking Day. The ‘We Can Quit’ (WCQ) is a community-based outreach stop smoking programme specifically designed for women living in socio-economic disadvantaged areas in Ireland (Dublin and Cork).
3 Mar 2022
Research
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‘Behind the Headlines’ panel discussion asks are we falling out of love with Dublin?
Entitled ‘Falling out of Love with Dublin?’ Trinity Loon Room Hub's latest ‘Behind the Headlines’ discussion asks: where next for the capital’s civic future?
9 Feb 2022
Research
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An taispeántas ‘Dá ngabhfadh bean tríd an ngeata aon uair amháin…’ le céad bliain de Chéimithe Ban Choláiste na Tríonóide a chomóradh
“Dá ngabhfadh bean tríd an ngeata aon uair amháin, bheadh sé nach mór dodhéanta súil a choinneáil ar na foirgnimh nó ar na seomraí a ngabhadh sí isteach iontu nó ar an bhfad ama a bhfanfadh sí ann.” Sa bhliain 1895, shainaithin comhaltaí Bhord Choláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath é seo ar cheann de […]
27 Apr 2022
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Trinity goes plant-based for 20th anniversary of Green Week
The week-long series of events will focus on the problems with, and solutions to our food systems from farm to fork.
21 Feb 2022
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Deltacron: what scientists know so far about this new hybrid coronavirus
Professor of Biochemistry at Trinity, Luke O'Neill, says we must keep a close eye on the latest COVID-19 variant of interest. "Deltacron" appears to be a wild child hybrid of delta and omicron but we don't know much about it yet.
21 Mar 2022
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Cultural resistance and human rights – inaugural lecture of Prof. Omar García
The role of the arts and humanities in addressing socio-political issues and human rights in Spain and Latin America was the focus of Professor Omar García’s inaugural lecture.
5 May 2022
Research
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Government funding of over €1 million will support renewable energy and decarbonising transport research
One project will focus on improving wind farm performance, while the other will examine the ability of mobility hubs and nudges to promote the switch to electric vehicles, with the goal of decarbonising the transport sector.
7 Mar 2022
Research
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Honorary degrees awarded at Trinity College
The degrees, Trinity’s highest honour, were awarded by Trinity’s Pro-Chancellor Shane Allwright in a ceremony conducted in Latin in the historic Public Theatre.
8 Apr 2022
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Trinity study raises privacy fears over data collection by Google apps
The study finds that sensitive data is collected by Dialer and Messages apps, which are used to make and receive calls or to send and receive SMS and other messages, and are pre-installed on many Android phones.
14 Mar 2022
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Climate change and extreme weather will have complex effects on disease transmission
New research shows temperature variation affects pathogens and their hosts in distinct ways, and these organisms are influenced by the type of variation and the average background temperature it is applied to.
15 Feb 2022
Research
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Co. Wicklow student wins Trinity College Dublin E3 Global Challenges Award
Vagif Aliyef, from St David’s Secondary Co. Educational School in County Wicklow, created an AI-based app that allows students to generate flashcards from their notes for efficient revision.
14 Jan 2022
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Trinity’s TAP access programme inspires Oxford and Cambridge foundation courses
More than 100 students from under-represented backgrounds will this year gain access to a fully-funded place at Oxford or Cambridge after both British universities launched their first full foundation year programmes inspired by the hugely successful Trinity Access Programmes (TAP).
6 May 2022
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Trinity College Dublin Launches ‘Realising Potential: A Strategy for Sport and Physical Activity 2022 – 2026’
The new strategy by Trinity Sport was launched this week on campus. The vision ‘sport at the heart of the Trinity experience’ is for everyone, whatever their journey or level of engagement, whether it is for wellbeing, social, skill development, performance or fun.
4 Mar 2022
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Trinity to develop temporary exhibition during Old Library renovation
"We believe this choice of location offers the best possible solution for our staff, students and future visitors to College."
26 Jan 2022
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Tangent: new partnership with HSE to advance digital innovation in healthcare
The move will see the HSE collaborate with Tangent on two digital health accelerator programmes funded by EIT Health: InterSeed, and Healthy & Active Ageing. These are designed to advance breakthrough digital innovations in pharma and life sciences, and smart ageing.
25 Mar 2022