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Language-learning projects can help revise destructive understandings of history
Language learning has the potential to build empathy between groups in conflict and help revise destructive understandings of history, according to researchers in Trinity College Dublin, who have conducted a study of the Turas Irish-language centre in East Belfast.
31 May 2018
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New bio-pharma company, Sitryx, to develop immunometabolism therapies
Trinity's Chair of Biochemistry, Luke O’Neill, is one of the co-founders of Sitryx, which has raised $30 million after its Series A round of financing.
10 Oct 2018
Research
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Statement on female genital mutilation
Trinity College Dublin utterly condemns female genital mutilation in all circumstances. Both the university’s teaching body and students believe that the practice is always wrong.
12 Feb 2018
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Ann Mulrooney appointed as Director to Science Gallery Dublin
Previous to her new appointment, Ann Mulrooney was the CEO of VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art in Carlow .
19 Nov 2018
Research
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Trinity researchers elected to Royal Irish Academy
Professors Alan Kramer, Graeme Watson, Pádraig Carmody and Balz Kamber were among 28 newly elected members.
28 May 2018
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Trinity announces Book of Kells Creative Competition winners
The winners have been announced for the second annual Book of Kells Creative Competition which attracted 1,600 entries in art and writing.
1 Feb 2019
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Ancient genome analyses reveal mosaic pattern of goat domestication
Farmers were, in different regions, selecting specific traits in goats such as coat colour and production ability as early as 8,000 years ago.
6 Jul 2018
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New research shows why babies need to move in the womb
Researchers from the School of Natural Sciences have discovered why babies need to move in the womb to develop strong bones and joints.
13 Mar 2018
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Trinity announces new Scholars and Fellows
Staff and students, friends and families gathered to celebrate the academic achievement of students and academics who have been elected Scholars and Fellows.
29 Apr 2019
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Hidden history of Trinity’s Museum Building uncovered
The ‘Making Victorian Dublin’ project has launched a new interactive website documenting the remarkable craft and quarry networks in operation during the golden era of Irish decorative stone.
12 Dec 2018
Research
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Precious Irish-language manuscripts showcased at conference and exhibition,
May 2018 Medieval Brehon law texts detailing bee-keeping laws and the Irish ‘book of genesis’ are among precious Irish-language manuscripts which are the focus of an academic conference and exhibition in Trinity College Dublin on Thursday opening today, Thursday, May 17th, 2018. Irish Times + video The Times Ireland RTE Online RTE One News RTE […]
30 May 2018
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Trinity’s Head of Sport presidency concludes
Head of Trinity Sport Michelle Tanner is to leave the role at the European Network of Academic Sports Services (ENAS) she took up in 2013.
24 Nov 2017
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Students celebrate Trinity Employability Award success
The Trinity Employability Award scheme prepares students for future careers.
10 Apr 2017
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Social media monitoring system will help emergency services respond to disasters
The Slándáil Emergency Management System integrates information propagated via social media in the form of text, imagery and video to help emergency services respond to disaster situations.
26 Apr 2017
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Trinity Sport announces 63 new scholars
Trinity Sport, in association with Bank of Ireland, have unveiled their 63 sports scholars for 2017-18. Among the line-up is a world champion, several inter-county players and a pair of Olympic 2020 hopefuls.
18 Dec 2017
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Hockey alumni’s extra special guest
Dorothea Findlater graduated in 1932 but retains strong links to Trinity ladies hockey
27 Apr 2017
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Sexual activity of Ireland’s older adults analysed in new TILDA research
A new study released by the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing at Trinity College Dublin on Valentine’s day paints a positive picture of the little studied and infrequently discussed sexual lives of older adults in Ireland.
14 Feb 2017
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Scholars of the Decades
The annual gathering of Trinity College Dublin’s Scholars of the Decades and new Fellows took place last week on Trinity Monday.
19 Apr 2017
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Prof Stefano Sanvito receives knighthood from Italian president
An order of knighthood has been bestowed on Prof Sanvito, Director of the CRANN Institute at Trinity and Principal Investigator in the School of Physics and the SFI funded centre, AMBER.
6 Apr 2017
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Trinity wins Postgraduate Design & Innovation Award
The Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship helps PhD students transform their research into products, services and policies
11 Dec 2017
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New €8.2 million EU project will supply next-gen, abrasion-resistant surfaces
The project will pilot the mass production of anti-reflective, scratch- and abrasion-resistant surfaces that can be applied on camera lenses, car components and mobile phones.
19 Dec 2017
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Bob Geldof takes centre stage at the Honorary Degrees 2017
The stellar cast, including a world leading scientist, an Irish historian, an environmentalist and leading global medical researcher were awarded Trinity’s highest honour by the Chancellor of the University.
23 Jun 2017
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Deadly flower power? Imported tulip bulbs may spread anti-fungal resistance
Tulip and narcissus bulbs imported from the Netherlands may be acting as vehicles for the international spread of a drug-resistant fungus -- with potentially fatal consequences.
18 May 2017
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Geneticists pen new tales of human history with the ink of ancient DNA
Geneticists have shed new light on the movements and evolution of people in East Asia and the Baltic by analysing human remains aged between 5,000 and 8,000 years old.
2 Feb 2017
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#TrinityIsSocial – Trinity hosts first Social Media Day
Trinity held its first Social Media day for staff in December which gave insights into best practice for higher education aiming to support staff in developing their social media skills and knowledge.
18 Dec 2017
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Trinity joins Age-Friendly Universities Network
The commitment will ensure that Trinity is inclusive of students, staff and visitors of all ages, and make its community aware of the benefits older adults bring to university life.
26 Sep 2017
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Divided Korea can learn from Northern Ireland’s peace process
Histories of hurt and trauma link Ireland with two Koreas and may show way forward, according to Dr David Mitchell, Assistant Professor in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation, and Dr Dongjin Kim, Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Irish School of Ecumenics
19 Sep 2017
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Irish winter sunshine important for our Vitamin D levels, study shows
A new study from Trinity College Dublin has put paid to the myth that Irish winter sunshine is too weak to encourage any vitamin D production in the skin during the 'vitamin D winter', estimated to last from about October to April. Using data from European Space Agency (ESA) satellites to measure UVB levels over Ireland, the researchers found that a strong relationship between sunshine and vitamin D persist in the Northern hemisphere, including Ireland, and beyond summertime, contrary to what was previously thought.
11 Apr 2017
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From Strabane to Seoul: Peacemaking in Ireland and Korea
Borders and peacemaking in Ireland and Korea was the focus of an international conference hosted by the Irish School of Ecumenics, Trinity College Dublin in the Ulster Museum, Belfast on 18th and 19th of September, 2017.
19 Sep 2017
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Trinity graduate Ruth Negga nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress
Trinity graduate Ruth Negga has been nominated for best actress at the 89th Academy Awards.
26 Jan 2017