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Scientists pinpoint two new potential therapeutic targets for rheumatoid arthritis

A collaborative team of scientists has pinpointed two new potential therapeutic targets for rheumatoid arthritis – a painful inflammatory disease that affects an estimated 350 million people worldwide. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common form of Inflammatory arthritis, affecting 1-2% of the world’s population. It is characterised by progressive joint inflammation, damage and disability, […]

12 Nov 2020

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Researchers to study infection in cystic fibrosis with prestigious award

The research is one of ten successful projects to be funded by the Health Research Charities Ireland (HRCI) and the Health Research Board (HRB).

11 Dec 2020

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Vitamin D: a factor determining severity in COVID-19, new TILDA research

There are significant discrepancies in mortality rates related to Vitamin D levels at different latitudes globally; the high prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in Northern Hemisphere countries; and the possible role of Vitamin D in suppressing the severe inflammatory responses seen in very ill COVID-19 patients and in COVID-19 deaths.

23 Apr 2020

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Trinity neurologist wins prestigious Healey Foundation Award

The award honours the work of Professor Hardiman and the international consortium she participates in, that works to better understand and find treatments for ALS/MND.

15 Dec 2020

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Mearoibriú na héabhlóide aimsithe ag zó-eolaithe in Oirdheisceart na hÁise – seo chugat Cabairí na Sulaivéise

Tá zó-eolaithe ó Choláiste na Tríonóide tar éis sample d’oibriú na héabhlóide a rianú in éin teochreasacha san Áis, a bhfuil ag athrú go gasta ar oiléain beaga.

9 Oct 2020

Science Gallery International welcomes Emory University

The announcement was made at the the world's first Science Gallery at Trinity College Dublin.

17 Jan 2020

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John Hume’s legacy is that belief in change can make change happen

The following opinion piece by Etain Tannam, Associate Professor of International Peace Studies, was published first in the Irish Independent ‘The Border is not a line on the map. It is a mental border built on fear, prejudice and misunderstanding and which can only be eradicated by developing understanding and friendship. This is the real […]

17 Aug 2020

Trinity researchers win 2020 Science Foundation Ireland Awards

Professor Kingston Mills, Dr Matthew Campbell and Professor Luke O’Neill won Researcher of the Year, Early Career Researcher of the Year, and Outstanding Contribution to STEM Communcation awards respectively.

5 Nov 2020

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India Office formally launched by Ambassador Brendan Ward

Trinity College Dublin's new India Office was formally launched by HE Brendan Ward, Ambassador if Ireland to India, on February 21st.

11 Mar 2020

Trinity College Dublin and AIB join forces in the battle against COVID-19

Bank pledges €2.4 million to dedicated COVID-19 Research Hub at the University

9 Apr 2020

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Douglas Hyde Gallery welcomes Rachel Botha as the inaugural Provost’s Curatorial Fellow

The Douglas Hyde Gallery is delighted to welcome Rachel Botha to the team as the inaugural Provost’s Curatorial Fellow.

4 Dec 2020

Trinity launches the Trinity Education – an undergraduate curriculum for the 21st century

Trinity College Dublin unveiled a new curriculum for undergraduate students today which places emphasis on critical thinking, global citizenship, engagement with employers and flexible learning.

21 Oct 2020

Scientists sequence oldest complete dog genome – 9,500-year-old Siberian sledge dog, Zhokov

Sledge dogs are much older and adapted to Arctic conditions much earlier than previously thought, according to the new ancient genomics study.

25 Jun 2020

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Vitamin D deficiency highly prevalent in the Irish Asian community

The study, published in the journal Nutrients, is the first in Ireland to investigate vitamin D in an ethnic minority community.

1 Dec 2020

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Trinity Sport announces results of first integrated strategy for sport

The strategy’s two main themes focused on increasing participation in sport and physical activity and developing the performance environment and structure around individual athletes and teams.

20 Jan 2020

ADAPT’s All Ireland Linguistics Olympiad awarded 2020 European Language Label by Léargas

“AILO at Home” presents information on lesser-known languages through social media and links to various related linguistic problem-solving puzzles.

15 Oct 2020

Trinity unveils New Book of Kells Treasury and Display Case

It will provide an even more inspiring visitor experience, and signals a revitalisation of the culture, heritage and tourism sectors as the country emerges from COVID-19.

14 Sep 2020

Research into early detection of frailty in older adults awarded €1.5m

Frailty places older people at higher risk of falls, cognitive decline, disability and makes them more likely to use primary and secondary healthcare.

2 Mar 2020

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Trinity places 14th in THE global impact rankings

Trinity is among the global leaders in sustainability/equality according to the latest global impact rankings, ranking third in the gender equality metric.

22 Apr 2020

Zoologists uncover new example of rapid evolution in Southeast Asia – meet the Sulawesi Babblers

The zoologists have discovered that male and female Sulawesi Babblers (Pellorneum celebense, a species of bird) have evolved to attain different sizes on small islands, and in quick-fire time.

8 Oct 2020

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Vitamin D may help build resistance to respiratory infections, including COVID-19

The authors recommend that adults living in Ireland take 20-50 micrograms of vitamin D per day.

3 Apr 2020

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Four Trinity researchers win highly competitive ERC Consolidator Awards

These awards, announced annually and valued at €2 million each, go to emerging research leaders who are at the stage of growing their own independent research teams or programmes on the global stage.

9 Dec 2020

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Dr Tomás Ryan wins 2020 Lister Institute Research Prize

Dr Ryan becomes the first scientist in an Irish institution to secure the highly prestigious Lister Institute Preventive Medicine Prize Fellowship.

10 Aug 2020

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Trinity welcomes funding for COVID rapid response projects

Seven researchers at Trinity College Dublin are to benefit from new investment as part of the Science Foundation Ireland-led COVID-19 Rapid Response Research and Innovation Programme

24 Sep 2020

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Dr. Ciarán Kenny, Department of Clinical Speech and Language Studies at Trinity explores what makes children’s singing voices sound so angelic.

27 Dec 2020

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Exploring the tumultuous landscape of addiction research, policy and practice

The newly published book covers a range of important issues of addiction research and practice in a balanced and informative way.

26 Feb 2020

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Provost’s Innovation Challenge @ Tangent – Hacking Plastics

The Provost’s Innovation Challenge offers Trinity students the chance to work in teams on creative solutions to the problems facing our society today.

10 Feb 2020

Study investigates what shapes child well-being in rich countries

Study on child well-being ranks Ireland 12th out of 38 OECD/EU countries but cautions on the effects of the pandemic.

3 Sep 2020

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COVID-19 and why conscious capitalism can be the new normal

The Covid-19 virus pandemic has changed and will continue to change the world in profound ways. Our social, economic and political world will never be the same.

15 Apr 2020

Trinity rises in Times Higher Education global rankings

Trinity College Dublin has risen nine places as Ireland’s leading university in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings

2 Sep 2020