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New paediatric dental database removes access barriers to information

This new interactive dashboard – allowing open access exploration of oral health-related data from multiple national children cohort surveys - has been developed by researchers at the Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin.

23 May 2023

Health|Research

Cerebral Palsy Foundation launches plan to revolutionise CP care in Ireland

An estimated 3,000 children and young people and 9,500 adults are living with CP in Ireland. Backed by $12.5 million in philanthropic funding, this five-year programme will change the trajectory of their lives.

22 May 2023

Health|Innovation|Research

People fear AI tech, but not enough to avoid autonomous cars

A significant percentage of people fear AI tech, but not enough to avoid using autonomous cars when they become available. That is according to new research that goes against the “Frankenstein complex”, where humans are predicted to be hostile to robots and AI because they are afraid of them.

22 May 2023

Research|Science|Sustainability

Trinity scientists take their research to the pub as Pint of Science comes to town

Trinity researchers will be among the scientists bringing their research to pubs across the country new week as part of the international Pint of Science festival.

19 May 2023

Culture|Research|Science

First radio signal reveals supernova origin

Astronomers from around the globe, including those from Trinity, today reveal the origin of a thermonuclear supernova explosion through the first ever detection of radio waves from an exploding white dwarf star.

17 May 2023

Research|Science

Trinity signs new five-year Memorandum of Understanding with Al Quds University

A renewed five-year Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Trinity College Dublin’s School of Religion, Theology & Peace Studies and Al Quds University Human Rights Clinic at an event in Al Quds University Human Rights Clinic, Jerusalem Old City last week.

16 May 2023

Research|Society

Lifelong learning for climate justice focus of new €2.4m Trinity-led research project

The establishment of a national network to connect stakeholders in Ireland working on climate justice will be explored at a public consultation in Trinity Long Room Hub this week.

16 May 2023

Environment|Research|Society|Sustainability

Multi-million investment will foster outstanding cancer care in Ireland

Irish Cancer Society partners with the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute to fund new programmes integrating scientific discovery with patient care to pioneer novel ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer.

16 May 2023

Health|Innovation|Research|Society

Moore Letters: 50 years of trans-Atlantic correspondence acquired by Trinity

A collection of 830 letters written by members of two related families, the Moores and Hughes, who resided in Derry and Baltimore, has been acquired by Trinity College Dublin.

12 May 2023

Arts|Research

Positive attitudes towards LGBTQ+ young people in paediatric ED settings but knowledge gaps exist

Trinity researchers and colleagues in Children’s Health Ireland and University College Dublin found that healthcare professionals held positive attitudes towards LGBTQ+ young people but were less confident in their knowledge of specific health issues.

11 May 2023

Health|Research|Society

Trinity economist traces historic roots of economic nationalism

New research by Trinity economist Dr Marvin Suesse explores the deep history underpinning the revival of economic nationalist policies and explains their appeal and inherent conflicts.

11 May 2023

Research|Society

Trinity hosts Knowledge Transfer Impact and Valorisation conference

The IKTA conference brings together the Knowledge Transfer community from Research Performing Organisations across Ireland with their key stakeholders.

11 May 2023

Business|Innovation|Research

Dr Pablo Gracia secures ERC Consolidator Grant

Dr Pablo Gracia, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, has secured a prestigious European Research Council Consolidator Grant to explore links between digital use and social inequalities in adolescents’ well-being.

10 May 2023

Awards and Funding|Research|Society

Professor Ed Lavelle wins Irish Society for Immunology Annual Award

Professor Lavelle, from Trinity’s School of Biochemistry and Immunology, has been recognised for his significant contribution to Irish immunology research and education.

9 May 2023

Awards and Funding|Research|Science

Trinity Quantum Alliance established to create vibrant quantum ecosystem in Ireland

Today saw the launch of the Trinity Quantum Alliance, a collaboration that brings together experts from research and industry, and which includes a new customised space in Trinity East for innovative projects in quantum science and technology, simulation, education and computation.

5 May 2023

Innovation|Research|Science

The power of anonymity: an Elena Ferrante expert explains

Enrica Maria Ferrara, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies, writes about anonymity and authorial power in this piece for The Conversation.

4 May 2023

Culture|Research

Trinity’s child health research excellence captured in new report

The report which outlines the extensive and life-changing range of child health research taking place across multiple disciplines in Trinity College was launched as part of an exploration event to look towards Trinity’s Vision for Child Health 2040.

4 May 2023

Health|Research

Abortion services review: Little has changed in some parts of the country

Catherine Conlon, School of Social Work and Social Policy, Dr Deirdre Duffy, Lancaster University, write about their research about service users and providers of abortion service in Ireland. This piece was first published by The Irish Times.

2 May 2023

Health|Research|Society

Tackling the problem of safe participation in women’s rugby union

Trinity researchers highlight the complexity of tackle skill learning and tackle injury mitigation in women’s rugby union by uncovering how rugby culture and interactions with teammates, coaches, clubs and wider society shape player behaviours and experiences.

2 May 2023

Health|Research

‘Through the Eyes of the Child’ – children’s experiences of Tusla services documented

Trinity College Dublin and Tusla – Child and Family Agency announce the launch of a research report entitled, ‘Through the Eyes of the Child: A Study of Tusla Child Protection and Welfare Intervention’.

26 Apr 2023

Research|Society

Trinity is a Living Lab with 79% less observed smoking

Healthy Trinity Tobacco Group worked with staff and students to support the smoke-free campus policy. A review of the college’s vaping policy is planned for the coming months.

25 Apr 2023

Health|Research|Sustainability

mRNA vaccine pioneer Dr Katalin Karikó receives 2023 Dawson prize in Genetics

Dr Katalin Karikó, whose work was central to the development of the mRNA based COVID-19 vaccines used all over the world, received the 2023 Dawson prize in Genetics in Trinity.

25 Apr 2023

Awards and Funding|Research|Science

360-million-year-old Irish fossil provides oldest evidence of plant self-defence in wood

An international team of scientists, co-led by Dr Carla J. Harper, Assistant Professor in Botany in the School of Natural Sciences at Trinity, has discovered the oldest evidence of plant self-defence in wood in a 360-million-year-old fossil from south-eastern Ireland.

21 Apr 2023

Environment|Research|Science

Political bravery required to reconcile cybersecurity and rights to privacy

An overhaul of our approach to making technology law is required to achieve cybersecurity while safeguarding privacy and data protection, according to Dr Maria Grazia Porcedda, School of Law, in a new publication launched this week.

20 Apr 2023

Research|Society

Machines – not humans – to drive future wireless demands, expert predicts

Professor Holger Claussen shares his assessment of the future of wireless networks as he becomes Joint Professor of Wireless Communications at UCC, Trinity, and Tyndall in an Irish first.

20 Apr 2023

Research|Science

Trinity’s Quantum Play event shines light on crucial role of emerging quantum tech

Trinity’s School of Physics celebrated World Quantum Day by opening its doors and inviting curious minds to a showcase of five exciting quantum versions of games, developed by Trinity’s very own Quantum Science and Technology MSc students.

20 Apr 2023

Innovation|Research|Science|Students

Scientists develop novel gene therapy for glaucoma

The scientists announce a significant development towards a new therapeutic treatment of glaucoma, with approximately 80 million people globally affected by the condition.

19 Apr 2023

Health|Research|Science

The heavy toll of the Troubles on brain health in Northern Ireland

Professor Brian Lawlor writes on the toll of the Troubles, reflected by the high numbers of people that developed anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder and one of the highest uses of antidepressants in Europe.

19 Apr 2023

Health|Research|Society

Get it over and done with! The secret to managing tasks we don’t like

New research from Trinity Business School and colleagues in Germany suggests that working on the tasks you really dislike and getting them over and done with is the best way to manage your workload.

17 Apr 2023

Business|Research|Society

400 bliain tar éis a fhoilsithe, cuirtear an t-aon chóip in Éirinn de ‘First Folio’ Shakespeare ar taispeáint

Lorg lapaí, loscadh agus cód diamhair … tá gach cuma ar an aon chóip amháin na hÉireann de First Folio le Shakespeare gur baineadh cuid mhór úsáide as agus cuid mhór taitnimh.

13 Apr 2023

Culture|Research