Opinion
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Autumn statement 2022: experts react
Assistant Professor of Finance at Trinity, Supriya Kapoor, contributes to an insightful look at what the latest key developments in UK politics mean in this piece first published by The Conversation.
17 Nov 2022
Business|Society
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From QAnon to The Sandman: how demons found a place in popular culture
In western culture today, demons exist as something of a paradox, argue Zohar Hadromi Allouche, Assistant Professor, School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies and S. Jonathon O'Donnell, Queen's University Belfast in this piece first published in The Conversation.
15 Nov 2022
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Rishi Sunak and Star Wars: what the UK prime minister can learn about governing from his favourite films
David Kenny, Associate Professor of Law at Trinity, with a piece about the new British PM first published by The Conversation.
4 Nov 2022
Arts|Business
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Social prescribing needs more evidence to support its benefits before widespread rollout
Around one in five GP visits are for non-medical problems, such as loneliness or financial difficulty. However, these non-medical problems are known to have a big impact on patients’ health and wellbeing. GPs are aware of this and want to take a more holistic approach to care, but often are not sure how to do it. This has led to the development of “social prescribing”, where GPs “prescribe” social activities or support for people with the help of a link worker.
26 Oct 2022
Health|Research
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Four of Shakespeare’s plays and how they speak to the current political situation in Britain
Orlaith Darling, Early Career Researcher in Contemporary English Literature and Critical Theory at Trinity, with a timely piece first published by The Conversation.
26 Oct 2022
Arts
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Struggling to make friends as an adult? Why you should try looking to older generations
When making friends, we usually look for people of similar ages, assuming they will share our worldview and life experiences; but this is not always a reliable indicator for forming friendships, says Catherine Elliott O'Dare, School of Social Work and Social Policy, in this piece for The Conversation.
27 Sep 2022
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From Queen Elizabeth to King Charles: how Northern Ireland’s unionists feel about the monarchy
Monarchism is embedded in Northern Ireland’s Ulster unionist identity, explains David Mitchell, from Trinity's School of Religion Theology and Peace Studies, in this piece for The Conversation.
22 Sep 2022
Research
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How Irish entrepreneurs can take on climate change
Professor Quentin Crowley, from Trinity's School of Natural Sciences, says the global climate crisis offers green economic opportunities, not least for Ireland and its abundant offshore wind-energy resources.
8 Aug 2022
Business|Environment|Sustainability
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Inflation: why it’s happening and why interest rates are going up to combat it
Supriya Kapoor, Assistant Professor of Finance at Trinity, writes an explainer piece about a pertinent topic, first published by The Conversation.
5 Aug 2022
Business
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Crypto crash: market volatility is testing investor will but crypto-enthusiasts still see a future
Investing in cryptocurrencies is like riding a rollercoaster with large appreciations followed by sudden dips, says Prof Brian Lucey in this piece he co-authored with Prof Andrew Urquhart, University of Reading, for The Conversation.
28 Jul 2022