Articles
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‘Putin is Hitler’: why we use analogies to talk about the Ukraine war, and how they can lead to peace
The war in Ukraine has produced a disorienting array of analogies. David Mitchell, Assistant Professor in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation looks at how analogy is used to both create policy and justify it in this piece for The Conversation.
30 Mar 2022
Research|Society
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Boosting brain health: researchers launch online programme for athletes
The new course is designed to help sportspeople improve their mental and physical health and protect key cognitive functions such as problem solving, focus and decision making.
26 Apr 2022
Research
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Researchers create prototype sponge-like sensor for personalised healthcare
The team’s approach uses a polymer called PEDOT:PSS that is commonly used as a material for electrodes and sensors because it is capable of conducting electricity.
3 May 2022
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School of Medicine wins Athena SWAN Bronze for commitment to gender equality
This award brings to 15 the total number of Bronze awards held by Trinity College Dublin’s academic units, as well as its institutional Bronze award.
31 Mar 2022
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The Lir Academy launches Strategic Plan
The new five-year plan will take The Lir into the next decade.
3 Mar 2022
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Rare Disease Day 2022
The successful event brought together families experiencing rare diseases, researchers, academia and pharmaceutical companies on World Rare Disease Day.
24 Mar 2022
Research
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Can the study of ancient Greek help you live a better life?
In his inaugural lecture Prof Kahane discussed the foundations of his discipline, its topics and its values and what he termed the ‘ethics of philology’.
3 Mar 2022
Research
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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