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15 ways to reforest the planet: international scientists call for decade of global action

Scientists are calling for a “decade of global action” to reforest the planet following the publication of new research involving botanists from Trinity. The landmark issue of the Royal Society’s Philosophical Transactions reveals the latest scientific advances in forest restoration with the aim of benefiting people as well as nature.

14 Nov 2022

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

Incredible difference-making researchers and inventors honoured at Trinity Innovation Awards

Trinity’s leading researchers and inventors have been recognised for their innovative research and entrepreneurship at the 2022 Trinity Innovation Awards. Orla Hardiman, Professor of Neurology, received the headline Provost Innovation Award, while Werner Blau, Fellow Emeritus in the School of Physics, won the Lifetime Achievement Award.

8 Nov 2022

Awards and Funding|Innovation|Research

WATCH: Learning from major climatic events in the past

Professor Micha Ruhl, from the School of Natural Sciences, talks about his work. This video features as part of the Trinity Research Stories campaign.

7 Nov 2022

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

A magical day for PhD graduate and Harry Potter researcher Mary Pyle

Mary Pyle, at the record age of 84, graduated with a PhD for her thesis focused on JK Rowling’s famous Harry Potter book series.

4 Nov 2022

Arts|Research

Trinity team unearths potential secret to viral resistance

Researchers worked with women infected by hepatitis C following exposure to contaminated anti-D medication in the 1970s. Some of these women exposed to the virus never showed symptoms and now – over 40 years on – the researchers believe they know why.

4 Nov 2022

Health|Research|Science