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Trinity College researchers develop test to accurately diagnose active kidney injury

The test will improve the care of people living with Vasculitis which affects an estimated 1,000 people in Ireland currently, with 100 new cases being diagnosed every year.

9 Dec 2021

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New book shines spotlight on success stories of Irish pollinator conservation

A new book – ‘Working Together for Biodiversity: Tales from the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015-2020’ – has been launched today to showcase numerous heartening success stories of actions for conserving pollinators across Ireland. The book, launched by Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, marks the conclusion of the first phase of […]

11 Feb 2021

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The climate-neutral, biodiversity-friendly farm offering blueprint for sustainable dairy industry

The Farm Zero C team, which includes Trinity's Professor Jane Stout, has been awarded €2 million to help deliver the climate-neutral farm in Cork after winning the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Future Innovator Prize.

21 Jun 2021

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Three ways to move more when working from home

Stand up more; use lunchbreaks for exercises and add "exercise snacks"; bthree ways to move more while working from home from Julie Broderick, Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy, Trinity College Dublin

7 Jan 2021

Healthy Trinity launches its first Impact Report

Highlights included: upgraded bike parking; funding for a European mental and physical health programme, installation of condom dispensers and Trinity’s first ever misuse of drugs policy.

9 Dec 2021

Dr Sheila Cannon wins Trinity’s Civic Engagement Award

Dr Cannon has worked for Trinity for the past five years. She has worked with and supported 80 social enterprises in Ireland and internationally in various ways through teaching, research, and engagement.

15 Jun 2021

Frailty identification can positively impact Ireland’s future health and social care policy

The new TILDA study contains pertinent information for healthcare providers and planners to help prepare and improve the future of overall care for Ireland’s growing ageing population, using targeted interventions.

6 Jul 2021

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Tánaiste Leo Varadkar delivers Trinity Monday Discourse honouring Dr Noel Browne

The Trinity Monday Discourse detailed the life and career of Dr Noel Browne and the important role of Trinity College throughout his lifetime.

28 Apr 2021

Trinity announced as Basketball Ireland Centre of Excellence

Basketball Ireland announced Trinity College Dublin and Limerick Institute of Technology as the latest Basketball Ireland Centres of Excellence.

16 Jun 2021

Trinity College researchers make breakthrough in understanding motor neuron disease

This breakthrough will be extremely valuable in identifying patients for clinical trials and will assist in finding new treatments for this devastating disease.

22 Nov 2021

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Louise Grubb appointed Chair at Tangent, Trinity’s Ideas Workspace

A graduate of Trinity College Dublin, Louise holds a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics from the university, as well as an MBS in International Marketing from DCU. She succeeds Brian Caulfield as Chair.

9 Jun 2021

Growing Up in Ireland: Work, study, leisure – and living with parents

Growing Up in Ireland published a new report on the lives of 20 years old provides valuable insights into the health and well-being of young people

14 Dec 2021

Quantum chemists conjure recipe to turn gold, silver and copper into vessels of green energy

Compounds based on these metal elements and hydrogen are very promising candidates for hydrogen storage. Such hydrogen could be used on board vehicles, for example.

8 Sep 2021

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Building brain healthy communities through creativity

With a growing understanding of the life-course risk factors for brain health, how do we take an integrated approach to building and supporting brain healthy communities for all ages?

9 Dec 2021

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NatPro Centre unlocks the power of natural products to benefit human health and society

The Centre will advance research and innovation of naturally derived products to deliver human health benefits and innovative life science solutions across sectors.

26 May 2021

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‘Wish to die’ linked to loneliness and depression in older adults

New TILDA study outlines greater need for mental health support to tackle ‘wish to die’.

18 Feb 2021

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Coronavirus: will immunity rapidly fade or last a lifetime?

Luke O'Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at Trinity, assesses one of the most pressing questions on most lips with regard to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in this piece in The Conversation.

8 Mar 2021

Mother and baby homes inquiry: now reveal the secrets of Ireland’s psychiatric hospitals

Professor in Social Policy at Trinity, Eoin O'Sullivan, with a co-authored piece first published by The Conversation, considering Ireland's grim legacy of coercive confinement.

26 Jan 2021

Trinity hosts first in-person graduation ceremonies since COVID-19 closure

Trinity is the first university in Ireland to proceed with an in-person graduation event. In keeping with COVID-19 protocols the events are held outdoors and attendance is limited to 200.

11 Aug 2021

Public invited to enjoy VR Ulysses Live to celebrate Bloomsday 2021

Part of the opening scene of Joyce’s classical modernist work of literature will be performed live in AltSpaceVR for the first time.

14 Jun 2021

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