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A ‘Goldilocks amount’ of time spent online could be good for teenagers’ wellbeing
Poor mental wellbeing in adolescents associated with low as well as high levels of digital engagement in study of 6,000 Irish young people
31 May 2022
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Royal Irish Academy elects 29 new members
The Royal Irish Academy celebrated Admittance Day last week when 24 of 29 newly elected Members were officially admitted to the Academy for their exceptional contributions to the sciences, humanities and social sciences, as well as to public service.
23 May 2022
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Provost Linda Doyle elected as new board member of the League of European Research Universities
With Professor Karen Maex stepping down as Rector Magnificus of the University of Amsterdam in July 2022, League League of European Research Universities (LERU) has had to elect a new Board Member and a new Chair.
21 May 2022
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Blue plaque unveiled in honour of Prof John Byrne
A blue plaque in honour of the late Professor John G. Byrne was unveiled last week by the Provost, Dr Linda Doyle as part of a national series of commemorative plaques honouring leaders in Science & Technology.
11 May 2022
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Study identifies barriers for women returning to work after breast cancer
Occupational therapy researchers find women living with and beyond breast cancer in Ireland are not aware of their employment entitlements and in response to findings have developed the occupational therapy-led ‘Work and Cancer’ programme that focuses on these entitlements and strategies for managing physical and psychological health in the workplace.
10 May 2022
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Student Partnership Agreement Policy signed
The Agreement reinforces the joint commitment of the University and TCDSU to developing and supporting effective student partnership, engagement, and representation.
6 May 2022
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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
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Reality of maternal mental health for first time mums in Ireland: study
The study, which looks at depression, anxiety and stress symptoms experienced by first-time mothers, has been published in the journal Archives of Women’s Mental Health and coincides with Maternal Mental Health Week
5 May 2022
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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
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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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CHARM-EU and Trinity win 2022 Education Award
Winning the Best International Collaboration Project Award , Trinity and CHARM-EU were recognised for their excellence in third level education.
13 Apr 2022
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EU research bodies encouraged to adopt ‘world class’ resource to enable AHSS integration & interdisciplinarity
A European Commission review of the Horizon 2020-funded SHAPE-ID project endorses its finding that widespread change to the science system is needed to enable interdisciplinary research.
13 Apr 2022
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Trinity and Queen’s awarded €3.8m to establish All-Ireland Centre of Excellence in Economics, History & Policy
An All-Ireland Centre of Excellence in Economics, History and Policy is among 12 Trinity research projects funded under the Shared Island North-South Research Programme.
7 Apr 2022
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Two international landmark studies reveal clear genetic signals for schizophrenia
Researchers from Trinity and NUI Galway studied data from over 2,000 patients in Ireland to contribute to both studies, published in the journal Nature today.
6 Apr 2022
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Trinity and Tallaght Community School celebrate launch of Dublin Learning City Festival
Several events are taking place on the Trinity campus this year including tours of the Berkeley, Lecky and Ussher libraries, a Med Day event for Trinity Access Programmes-linked secondary schools, and a Bookmarks exhibition.
4 Apr 2022
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Trinity art installation to honour Sam the fox
Trinity College Dublin has released plans for its next art installation project in recognition of the importance of campus biodiversity and college’s diversity.
1 Apr 2022
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Searching for the Achilles Heel of paediatric cancer cells: Daffodil Day 2022
For Daffodil Day, we look at Professor Adrian Bracken's ground-breaking research investigating targeted therapies for the devastating childhood brain cancer, DMG - supported by the Irish Cancer Society.
25 Mar 2022
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World TB Day: in pursuit of effective new therapies for tuberculosis
Trinity research is looking at how we can enhance our immune systems against the bacteria that causes TB, rather than on traditional medicines that target the bacteria itself.
24 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
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The value of making distinctions – inaugural lecture of Prof John Divers
The invaluable and indispensable role that broad distinctions play in our thinking was the focus of Professor John Divers’s inaugural lecture.
23 Mar 2022
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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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Poetry of the ‘Troubles’ revisited by Ireland Professor of Poetry
The School of English and the Ireland Chair of Poetry Trust are delighted to present Poetry of the ‘Troubles’ Revisited, a lecture by Frank Ormsby, Ireland Professor of Poetry.
10 Mar 2022
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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
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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
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Trinity College Dublin Launches ‘Realising Potential: A Strategy for Sport and Physical Activity 2022 – 2026’
The new strategy by Trinity Sport was launched this week on campus. The vision ‘sport at the heart of the Trinity experience’ is for everyone, whatever their journey or level of engagement, whether it is for wellbeing, social, skill development, performance or fun.
4 Mar 2022
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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
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686 students receive Entrance Exhibition awards
Changes made to the awards scheme in 2018 meant that students who achieve the highest points among Trinity entrants from their secondary school with a minimum of 500 points in the Leaving Certificate are eligible
3 Mar 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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Changing gears: Children to design bicycle routes from schools to Trinity
The project will enable young people aged 10 to 15 to tackle urban challenges head-on. It will give city-building tools to children who have a unique perspective on their surroundings that often goes unheard.
2 Mar 2022
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Provost Celebrates New Deaf Interpreters
On Thursday 24 February, Provost Linda Doyle congratulated a cohort of twenty three deaf people who have completed a short course on interpreting at Trinity College Dublin, a celebration made all the sweeter as this is the first time that the group has met in person. Co-funded by the Citizens Information Board and the Sign […]
2 Mar 2022