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Internet access and use by older adults in the ‘new normal’

The TILDA report delves into the internet habits and behaviours of adults aged 50 and over in Ireland.

3 Jun 2020

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Brain health research is leaving the lab and coming to your smartphone

The new 'neureka' app from scientists at GBHI presents a seismic shift in the direction of research in the field of brain health.

2 Jun 2020

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Countries with female leaders suffer six times fewer COVID-19 deaths

Additionally, the research shows that female-led governments were more effective and rapid at flattening the epidemic’s curve, and these countries are expected to endure less signifcant recessions.

29 May 2020

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Keeping it cool – Trinity team greatly enhancing viability of solar panels

The technology in development will result in an immediate 10% increase in energy output and slow the solar panel degradation so that its lifetime could double from 20 to 40 years.

28 May 2020

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Rapid COVID-19 response support for industry launched

AMBER, in conjunction with Consult Trinity, part of Trinity Research and Innovation has launched theCOVID-19 rapid response support initiative.

27 May 2020

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Birds, bees and butter – biodiversity crucial for shea production in West Africa

Shea yields are likely to benefit from a diversity of trees and shrubs, which has implications for managing a crop typically harvested and sold by women in rural areas, and which helps finance education for children.

26 May 2020

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Numeracy in the now: videos to help teach primary maths at home

A new series of easy and accessible videos focused on numeracy for young children has been released online by researchers from Trinity.

21 May 2020

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Managing the health of vulnerable groups during COVID-19

The project will provide immediate virtual support for those with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).

21 May 2020

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COVID-19 crisis is causing people to exercise more

With more than 50% of people now meeting recommended physical activity guidelines, this represents a significant, positive increase compared to what was seen in the last Healthy Ireland Survey conducted in 2019.

18 May 2020

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Trinity appoints leading quantum technology scientist, Professor Ortwin Hess

Professor Hess will lead novel research into room-temperature quantum technologies, together with a network of collaborators from Australia, Finland, Germany, Japan, South Africa, the UK and US.

14 May 2020

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