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Trinity Business School to become net carbon neutral by 2030 with new strategy

With a number of sweeping strategic objectives set across all levels of teaching and operations, Trinity seeks to be Europe’s business school of choice for students looking to ‘transform business for good’.

6 May 2022

Outstanding contributions to research honoured by School of Medicine Research Awards

Seven recipients of the Trinity College Med Research Awards 2022 were honoured at a special awards ceremony. The grants are designed to support early innovative studies and to advance research impact.

4 May 2022

Research

Putin’s approval has stayed strong over the years – war in Ukraine could change that

This research shows that Putin’s popularity to a large extent rests on real – not manufactured or imaginary – foundations. These foundations will be severely shaken by his cold-blooded war-making.

2 Mar 2022

Action4Ukraine fundraising events

A group, founded by four Trinity students, is fundraising for the Irish Red Cross to help the humanitarian effort in Ukraine.

10 Mar 2022

Trinity celebrates 2022 Scholars and Fellows

In total, 51 new Scholars, 31 new Fellows, five new Professorial Fellows and two Honorary Fellows were announced across a range of disciplines.

25 Apr 2022

Trinity researchers discover new therapeutic target for severe asthma

Ireland has one of the highest rates of asthma in the world, with almost 500,000 people affected. As many as 1 in 5 children will have asthma at some point, and there is a pressing need for better treatments.

2 Mar 2022

Research

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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