Articles
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Groundwater in the spotlight on World Water Day
Trinity hydrologist Dr Bruce Misstear, who contributed to the just-published 2022 United Nations World Water Development Report, talks about the importance of this precious resource.
22 Mar 2022
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Tánaiste Leo Varadkar launches Irish-led €10 million project to deliver ‘precision medicine’ for Motor Neuron Disease
The programme will result in advanced data-driven prediction models for progression of the disease in patients and next-generation data analysis that facilitates clinical insights and treatment. This unique programme brings together clinicians, computer scientists, information engineers, technologists, and data scientists.
1 Mar 2022
Research
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Poemathon 2022 captures thoughts of older generation on climate crisis
Climate crisis themes of change, justice and action are captured in Poemathon with Older People 2022 unveiled today, National Poetry Day.
28 Apr 2022
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Tabhairt ar Lámh Chaisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath: 100 bliain chun cinn déanann Comhdháil Choláiste na Tríonóide breithniú ar thábhacht staire ‘Lá Bastille na hÉireann’
Tabhairt ar Lámh Chaisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath: 100 bliain chun cinn déanann Comhdháil Choláiste na Tríonóide breithniú ar thábhacht staire ‘Lá Bastille na hÉireann’
14 Jan 2022
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Scientists pinpoint genetic target with promise for treating many forms of blindness
The scientists have highlighted that a specific gene (SARM1) is a key driver in the damage that ultimately leads to impaired vision (and sometimes blindness), and—in a disease model—showed that deleting this gene protects vision.
17 Feb 2022
Research
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Trinity condemns invasion of Ukraine
Trinity College Dublin condemns the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation and stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people at this most difficult time. The university is currently offering support to students, staff and other members of the Trinity community impacted by the crisis.
27 Feb 2022
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Final days of 2022 Seanad bye-election
Polls close on Wednesday 30th March at 11am. The 2022 Seanad bye-election is coming to an end. The race has featured 17 candidates campaigning on a wide variety of issues. Counting will begin after polls close on Wednesday morning. A first count is expected later in the day and a result is likely to be […]
28 Mar 2022
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Science Gallery Dublin: Message from Provost
"The gallery needs to be totally reimagined and work very differently from the way it does now."
28 Jan 2022
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World Ovarian Cancer Day: Research and Public Education at TSJCI
Today, Sunday 8th May is World Ovarian Cancer Day, a global day to raise awareness of the disease, and an opportunity to highlight the work of the Trinity St James’ Cancer Institute (TSJCI) in this area of research and education.
6 May 2022
Research
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How seascapes of the ancient world shaped genetic structure of European populations
Trinity scientists, along with international colleagues, have explored the importance of sea travel in prehistory by examining the genomes of ancient Maltese humans and comparing these with the genomes of this period from across Europe.
19 May 2022
Research
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Cult-like status of self-important strongmen may finally be waning as war takes toll
The cult of the leader, a standard barometer of authoritarianism, is one of the pillars of Vladimir Putin’s Russia and Viktor Orban’s Hungary.
9 May 2022
Culture|Research|Society
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‘We Persist Therefore We Have Hope’: Protest Art from Hong Kong
A new art exhibition featuring protest artists from Hong Kong goes on display in the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Research Institute this evening.
11 May 2022
Research
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Ukraine lays bare our collective ignorance of Central and Eastern Europe
Ireland’s historic, economic and demographic ties to the region run deeper than is often realised. It’s time we started paying attention
18 May 2022
Research|Society
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Trinity and Belong To partner for first national study on LGBTQI+ mental health since marriage equality referendum
Belong To and Trinity College Dublin have partnered for a national study: Being LGBTQI+ in Ireland which will examine the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQI+ people in the Republic of Ireland and investigate public attitudes towards LGBTQI+ people.
14 Sep 2022
Health|Research
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Blue plaque unveiled in honour of Prof John Byrne
A blue plaque in honour of the late Professor John G. Byrne was unveiled last week by the Provost, Dr Linda Doyle as part of a national series of commemorative plaques honouring leaders in Science & Technology.
11 May 2022
Research
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Royal Irish Academy elects 29 new members
The Royal Irish Academy celebrated Admittance Day last week when 24 of 29 newly elected Members were officially admitted to the Academy for their exceptional contributions to the sciences, humanities and social sciences, as well as to public service.
23 May 2022
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Insights into domestic violence and substance use: report
Over 11,000 women experienced Domestic Abuse while also struggling with substance use in Ireland in 2020
25 May 2022
Research
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Age-related muscle loss linked to socioeconomic disadvantage: research
Our muscles matter: older adults living with socioeconomic disadvantage are twice as likely to have age-related muscle loss
23 May 2022
Research
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Trinity researchers contribute to Ireland’s new radon map
Trinity researchers have laid the foundation for Ireland’s new legislative radon map. The original research, published in 2017, in collaboration with Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) showcased a novel methodology to combine geological information with measurements of indoor radon concentrations to produce a stepwise change in how radon is mapped.
26 May 2022
Research
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Provost Linda Doyle elected as new board member of the League of European Research Universities
With Professor Karen Maex stepping down as Rector Magnificus of the University of Amsterdam in July 2022, League League of European Research Universities (LERU) has had to elect a new Board Member and a new Chair.
21 May 2022
Research