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Trinity researchers contribute to Ireland’s new radon map

Trinity researchers have laid the foundation for Ireland’s new legislative radon map. The original research, published in 2017, in collaboration with Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) showcased a novel methodology to combine geological information with measurements of indoor radon concentrations to produce a stepwise change in how radon is mapped.

26 May 2022

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Insights into domestic violence and substance use: report

Over 11,000 women experienced Domestic Abuse while also struggling with substance use in Ireland in 2020

25 May 2022

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Age-related muscle loss linked to socioeconomic disadvantage: research

Our muscles matter: older adults living with socioeconomic disadvantage are twice as likely to have age-related muscle loss

23 May 2022

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Provost Linda Doyle elected as new board member of the League of European Research Universities

With Professor Karen Maex stepping down as Rector Magnificus of the University of Amsterdam in July 2022, League League of European Research Universities (LERU) has had to elect a new Board Member and a new Chair.

21 May 2022

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How seascapes of the ancient world shaped genetic structure of European populations

Trinity scientists, along with international colleagues, have explored the importance of sea travel in prehistory by examining the genomes of ancient Maltese humans and comparing these with the genomes of this period from across Europe.

19 May 2022

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Beauty and the Bleach: the colonial history of colourism explored in BBC documentary

In a recent BBC documentary, entitled Beauty and the Bleach, presenter Tan France (of Queer Eye fame) tackles the issue of colourism.

19 May 2022

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Ukraine lays bare our collective ignorance of Central and Eastern Europe

Ireland’s historic, economic and demographic ties to the region run deeper than is often realised. It’s time we started paying attention

18 May 2022

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Astronomers reveal first image of the black hole at the heart of our galaxy

12 May 2022

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Blue plaque unveiled in honour of Prof John Byrne

A blue plaque in honour of the late Professor John G. Byrne was unveiled last week by the Provost, Dr Linda Doyle as part of a national series of commemorative plaques honouring leaders in Science & Technology.

11 May 2022

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‘We Persist Therefore We Have Hope’: Protest Art from Hong Kong

A new art exhibition featuring protest artists from Hong Kong goes on display in the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Research Institute this evening.

11 May 2022

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Study identifies barriers for women returning to work after breast cancer

Occupational therapy researchers find women living with and beyond breast cancer in Ireland are not aware of their employment entitlements and in response to findings have developed the occupational therapy-led ‘Work and Cancer’ programme that focuses on these entitlements and strategies for managing physical and psychological health in the workplace.

10 May 2022

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Cult-like status of self-important strongmen may finally be waning as war takes toll

The cult of the leader, a standard barometer of authoritarianism, is one of the pillars of Vladimir Putin’s Russia and Viktor Orban’s Hungary.

9 May 2022

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World Ovarian Cancer Day: Research and Public Education at TSJCI

Today, Sunday 8th May is World Ovarian Cancer Day, a global day to raise awareness of the disease, and an opportunity to highlight the work of the Trinity St James’ Cancer Institute (TSJCI) in this area of research and education.

6 May 2022

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Cultural resistance and human rights – inaugural lecture of Prof. Omar García

The role of the arts and humanities in addressing socio-political issues and human rights in Spain and Latin America was the focus of Professor Omar García’s inaugural lecture.

5 May 2022

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Reality of maternal mental health for first time mums in Ireland: study

The study, which looks at depression, anxiety and stress symptoms experienced by first-time mothers, has been published in the journal Archives of Women’s Mental Health and coincides with Maternal Mental Health Week

5 May 2022

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Outstanding contributions to research honoured by School of Medicine Research Awards

Seven recipients of the Trinity College Med Research Awards 2022 were honoured at a special awards ceremony. The grants are designed to support early innovative studies and to advance research impact.

4 May 2022

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Ukraine – changing how we bear witness to war

The role of the traditional war correspondent and the Ukrainian and Russian uses of social media took place in Trinity Long Room Hub recently.

27 Apr 2022

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Boosting brain health: researchers launch online programme for athletes

The new course is designed to help sportspeople improve their mental and physical health and protect key cognitive functions such as problem solving, focus and decision making.

26 Apr 2022

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Medical device and digital health startups pitch for a place on Medtech Innovator’s Showcase and Accelerator programme

The event taking place today, in Trinity Business School, will feature pitches from the best-in-class medical device and digital health companies in the region, selected from hundreds of applicants internationally.

25 Apr 2022

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Researchers discover drug-resistant environmental mould is capable of infecting people

The researchers found six cases of people infected with a drug-resistant form of a fungi called Aspergillus fumigatus that could be traced back to spores in the environment.

25 Apr 2022

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Trinity researchers to use machine learning techniques to optimise wind farm performance

The project will assess the aerodynamics of wind farms and develop new controllers to optimise power production. These new controllers will use operational wind farm data to adaptively “learn” the best way to control wind farms.

19 Apr 2022

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Irish scientists tag giant porbeagle shark off Donegal coast

The huge female specimen, estimated to weigh 400-500 lb, is the largest ever recorded in Irish waters and likely to be 25-30 years old. The scientists believe the Donegal coast may act as a globally important reproductive area for this species, which is critically endangered in European waters.

19 Apr 2022

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Scientists identify new approach to preventing seizures

Epilepsy is a chronic central nervous system (CNS) disorder affecting approximately 1% of the population and 50 million people worldwide. It is characterised by recurrent, spontaneous seizures caused by disrupted electrical activity in the brain.

14 Apr 2022

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New research sheds fresh light on the ‘800-pound gorilla’ of presenteeism

Employees who are unwell only engage in presenteeism when they have not met their daily work goals, according to new research from Trinity Business School.

13 Apr 2022

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EU research bodies encouraged to adopt ‘world class’ resource to enable AHSS integration & interdisciplinarity

A European Commission review of the Horizon 2020-funded SHAPE-ID project endorses its finding that widespread change to the science system is needed to enable interdisciplinary research.

13 Apr 2022

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Trinity immunologists unravel battle plans of deadly coronaviruses

The immunologists, led by Dr Nigel Stevenson, have discovered how SARS and MERS proteins block the induction of antiviral proteins, which prevents us from mounting a strong innate immune response against infection.

12 Apr 2022

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Books written and illustrated by Dublin schoolchildren go on display in Long Room

The exhibition marks the culmination of the annual Bookmarks programme organised by Trinity Access Programmes (TAP)

7 Apr 2022

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Trinity and Queen’s awarded €3.8m to establish All-Ireland Centre of Excellence in Economics, History & Policy

An All-Ireland Centre of Excellence in Economics, History and Policy is among 12 Trinity research projects funded under the Shared Island North-South Research Programme.

7 Apr 2022

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Two international landmark studies reveal clear genetic signals for schizophrenia

Researchers from Trinity and NUI Galway studied data from over 2,000 patients in Ireland to contribute to both studies, published in the journal Nature today.

6 Apr 2022

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health Sciences public lecture series launches

The series will bring Visiting Professors to Trinity throughout 2022, across a range of topics including racism and bias in health sciences education, accessibility, inclusion and action in medical education, breastfeeding supports for women, medicine and gender, queer mental health and more.

31 Mar 2022

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