College News
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Science through a kid’s eyes – Professor Luke O’Neill launches new book
Young minds will learn of Ireland's huge contributions to science, and be inspired to think like scientists.
3 Oct 2019
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Why ‘getting a good night’s sleep’ is linked to good health
Researchers from TILDA have found that sleep duration is an important contributor to good mental and physical health in the older Irish population.
3 Oct 2019
Research
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Trinity cyclists raise over €15,700 for postgraduate hardship fund
The money was raised by staff and students participating in the Great Dublin Bike Ride.
30 Sep 2019
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Prof Barbara Wright named Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur by French Government
This bestowal is another recognition of Prof Wright's exceptional career studying and promoting French literature and painting.
27 Sep 2019
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Transformative scientist awarded Burkitt Medal
Dr Mina Bissell has changed the way we look at cancer and its surroundings, challenging several established paradigms in her research.
24 Sep 2019
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Global leaders in cancer research map out new approaches for patients
The 11th International Cancer Conference will see global leaders in cancer research mapping out new 'personal' approaches for cancer patients.
24 Sep 2019
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Innovative projects successful under Sláintecare funding
Two innovative projects from the Department of Clinical Medicine were announced as successful applicants to the government funding scheme.
19 Sep 2019
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Trinity Graduates are among the most employable in the world
Graduates from Trinity College Dublin are among the most employable and successful in the world according to the just published QS World University Rankings for Graduate Employability 2020. It has been ranked in 92nd place worldwide. It is the first in Ireland for employer reputation and alumni outcomes. Using key metrics (employer reputation, alumni outcomes, […]
19 Sep 2019
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Learners invited to discover the iconic ‘Book of Kells’ through Trinity’s free online course
Following a hugely successful debut, Trinity College Dublin is again running its free online course on the Book of Kells – one of the world's most famous medieval manuscripts.
18 Sep 2019
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Trinity appoints new Associate Director of European Engagement
European programmes’ expert Ms Doris Alexander was today announced as Trinity's Associate Director of European Engagement
18 Sep 2019
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Visit PROBE: Research Uncovered at Trinity
Join us in Trinity and journey through the best that Irish research has to offer as this year’s offering of PROBE takes centre stage from 5 pm on Friday September 27.
17 Sep 2019
Research
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The World’s Big Sleep Out in Front Square
Two thousand people will take to their sleeping bags in Trinity’s Front Square on December 7th next, to raise funds for the worthwhile initiative.
17 Sep 2019
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Trinity team cycling to raise money for postgraduate hardship fund
The Provost has joined the ‘Trinity on the Move’ team of staff and students participating in the 2019 Great Dublin Bike Ride fund raising for Trinity’s Postgraduate Student Hardship Fund.
16 Sep 2019
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Exploring eight centuries of communication disabilities
A new exhibition in the Old Library explores eight centuries of communication disabilities exploring how these were understood and managed.
12 Sep 2019
Research
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Trinity calls for national strategy for university rankings following decline in THE Rankings 2020
Trinity’s decline came despite good performances across many categories. This included the University’s capacity to attract international students and participate in significant international research collaborations.
11 Sep 2019
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Protein insight may lead to better control of type 2 diabetes
Scientists have identified a family of proteins which are associated with better control of blood sugar levels and disease in type 2 diabetes patients.
10 Sep 2019
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Innovation Workspace set to deliver €6 million in investment
Tangent, Trinity’s Ideas Workspace, a new cutting-edge innovation facility, co-located in the Trinity College Business School, has been officially launched.
5 Sep 2019
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Fr Tony Coote Assistant Professor in MND announced
Trinity College announces the Tony Coote Assistant Professor in Motor Neuron Disease (MND).
3 Sep 2019
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Why dogs really are a person’s best friend: new TILDA research
Walking your dog is linked to greater physical activity and social participation according to new TILDA research.
26 Aug 2019
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Inspirational Book of Kells Creative Competition launched
Trinity College has announced the launch of the inspirational Book of Kells Creative Competition for 2019. The nationwide competition is calling on artists and writers of all ages this autumn to submit entries in art or writing inspired by the famed book. The competition, now in its third year, has received imaginative artistic interpretations of […]
26 Aug 2019
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Low levels of dietary vitamins linked to frailty in older adults
Researchers at TILDA have found that lower levels of dietary vitamins and antioxidants are associated with frailty in older adults.
23 Aug 2019
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CAO applications show upward trend for Trinity degrees
A total of 17,920 students, a fifth of all CAO applications, from all over Ireland applied to the university.
15 Aug 2019
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Research award to improve outcomes for pancreatic cancer patients
Professor Maeve Lowery's award from the Pancreatic Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) will all for improved outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer.
14 Aug 2019
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Trinity student wins worldwide F&D essay competition
Lyndsay Walsh, Master’s in Development Practice student, has won the inaugural IMF Finance & Development (F&D) global essay contest.
11 Aug 2019
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Irish 3 year olds are consuming up to 10 teaspoons of sugar a day
A new study from the Dublin Dental University Hospital at Trinity has shown that Irish 3 year olds are consuming, on average, 10 level teaspoons a day of 'free sugars'.
9 Aug 2019
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Vitamin D is not linked to low blood pressure in older adults, TILDA
Researchers from TILDA have shown in the largest study to-date that vitamin D is not associated with low blood pressure on standing (orthostatic hypotension) in older adults.
8 Aug 2019
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Scientists make major breakthrough in understanding common eye disease
Scientists at Trinity College have announced a major breakthrough with important implications for sufferers of a common eye disease – dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) – which can cause total blindness in sufferers, and for which there are currently no approved therapies. The scientists discovered that a key component of the cells lining the retinal blood […]
8 Aug 2019
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Brain activity analysis could tailor therapies for MND
Ground breaking investigation into human brain activity will help to develop treatments for the disease that affects over 350 people in Ireland.
1 Aug 2019
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Older people who go to church have better mental health
A new study released by the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) uncovers some of the relationships between faith and mental health in Ireland.
1 Aug 2019
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Formula Trinity team finish 2nd in international student competition
Team Formula Trinity, a student led initiative, recently competed in the Formula Student Competition at Silverstone Racetrack in the UK where they finished second in Class II. This was a major achievement in this prestigious international competition run by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers where university teams from around the world design, build, test and […]
29 Jul 2019