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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

Research|Society

Decipher the earliest languages, debate AI and learn about climate change research at START

START (Start Talking About Research Today ) features music, debate, games, storytelling, screenings, and live experiments. Over 40 free events will showcase how Irish research is shaping society and offer people the chance to engage with the researchers leading the way.

26 Sep 2022

The synthetic rocks helping us understand how sought-after rare earth elements form

Researchers from Trinity have shed new light on the formation of increasingly precious rare earth elements (REEs) by creating synthetic rocks and testing their responses to varying environmental conditions. REEs are used in electronic devices and green energy technologies, from smartphones to e-cars.

22 Sep 2022

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

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|Society

Inaugural Beckett Creative Fellows announced

The School of English at Trinity College Dublin is delighted to announce that it will be hosting Niamh Campbell and Nathan O’Donnell as the inaugural Beckett Creative Fellows this coming academic year, 2022-23.

22 Sep 2022

Arts|Awards and Funding|Research