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Astrophysicists honoured for gravitational wave astronomy work

Evan Keane, Associate Professor at Trinity and Director of Trinity’s Rosse Observatory, has been honoured with the Royal Astronomical Society’s Group Achievement Award for his European Pulsar Timing Array (EPTA) work.

13 Jan 2025

Awards and Funding|Research|Science

Scientists develop “Malteser-like” molecules with potential applications in targeted drug delivery

The scientists have taken a major step forwards in tackling one of the greatest abiding challenges in chemistry, by learning how to programme the self-assembly of molecules in such a way that the end result is predictable and desirable.

13 Jan 2025

Health|Research|Science

Syria: how the fall of Assad has affected the asylum debate in Europe

The European Union and its member states must find a balanced approach that prioritises human rights while addressing domestic political pressures, writes Morgiane Noel, PhD Candidate in EU & International Law for The Conversation.

13 Jan 2025

Research|Society

Irish economic outlook upbeat despite Trump concerns, say contractors

Results from the 2025 Ireland’s Project Economy (IPE) report reveal an optimistic outlook for the Irish economy, with high-skilled independent contractors forecasting improved performance in the year ahead.

13 Jan 2025

Research|Society

Can native woodland flourish without farmers? They also deserve a just transition

There are ongoing calls and policy targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and afforestation is identified as a vital solution to mitigating impacts, but significant challenges remain.

10 Jan 2025

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

Lecture series to help public channel their inner philosopher

From the value of truth and war & peace to the role of wonder and the importance of self-care, Trinity’s philosophers are asking the public to explore the relevance of philosophy in today’s world and offer fresh perspectives on some of our most pressing issues over six lectures.

9 Jan 2025

Community|Research

CONNECT Centre awards over €500,000 to fund women-led STEAM research projects

Four awardees will now lead innovative projects with goals that range from improving the communications systems used by autonomous vehicles to creating eco-friendly options for powering wearable technologies.

7 Jan 2025

Awards and Funding|Innovation|Research|Sustainability

Societal inequality linked to reduced brain health in ageing and dementia

The study reveals a direct link between structural inequality—such as socioeconomic disparities measured by a country-level index (GINI)—and changes in brain structure and connectivity associated with aging and dementia.

30 Dec 2024

Health|Research|Society

Six early career Trinity researchers win Research Ireland Enterprise Partnership funding

This scheme provides funding to help bring together researchers with an enterprise or employer to collaborate on research of mutual interest.

20 Dec 2024

Awards and Funding|Research

Three awards announced for Trinity researchers in new HRB Evidence for Policy programme

The School of Medicine researchers won three out of seven awards given for patient-oriented research to generate evidence that will strengthen policy development or evaluate how policy is currently implemented.

20 Dec 2024

Awards and Funding|Health|Research|Society