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Trinity researchers seek solutions to plastic problems in SFI Future Innovator competition

The challenge-based prize funding programme supports Ireland’s best and brightest unconventional thinkers and innovators to develop novel, potentially disruptive, technologies to address significant societal challenges.

15 Feb 2021

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Study evaluates quality of life and the burden of care with rare genetic disorder

Researchers from the School of Medicine carried out the study alongside a research team from Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) at Tallaght University Hospital.

15 Feb 2021

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Narcissists have the most crowdfunding success, research reveals

The study, which examined 338 equity-crowdfunding campaigns, showed that entrepreneurs who exhibit medium levels of narcissistic expression in their crowdfunding campaigns secure more investment.

11 Feb 2021

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New book shines spotlight on success stories of Irish pollinator conservation

A new book – ‘Working Together for Biodiversity: Tales from the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015-2020’ – has been launched today to showcase numerous heartening success stories of actions for conserving pollinators across Ireland. The book, launched by Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, marks the conclusion of the first phase of […]

11 Feb 2021

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Young and Restless, Old and Focused: Age-Differences in Mind-Wandering

The study highlights the adaptive qualities of older adults who were able to reduce their mind-wandering through lower levels of anxiety and greater task motivation.

10 Feb 2021

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World Cancer Day: The importance of public engagement in research

Researchers at the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute (TSJCI) recognised World Cancer Day by encouraging patient participation in cancer research and highlighted the vital role of patients to enhance research and improve future outcomes. The organised event: ‘Why are biobanks important in cancer research?’ was a free, open, online information seminar which saw the […]

4 Feb 2021

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Scientists develop new technique that rapidly quantifies immune response following vaccination

The technique can also reveal the timeline and stage of pathogen infection, and in a fraction of the time taken by the current gold-standard approach.

4 Feb 2021

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Study to assess Independent Contracting and Project Based Working

Important new Irish research by Trinity College Dublin has been commissioned to assess the extent and nature of professional contracting in Ireland’s employment market, as the country’s growing contingent workforce and project-based economy emerges.

4 Feb 2021

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Researchers investigate treatment of cancer cachexia in collaboration with Artelo Biosciences

Cachexia is a wasting syndrome that affects up to 80% of all cancer patients and is believed to hasten death in this population of people.

3 Feb 2021

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Trinity joins national effort to involve public in research process from the start

Given its success to date, Trinity is the national lead for advancing the conversation on quality and impact of patient involvement in health-related research.

2 Feb 2021

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Trinity-led ADAPT and CONNECT SFI Research Centres among five receiving €193 million investment

The investment, which will support approximately 1,060 graduate and Post-Doctoral students and Research Fellows employed by the Centres, is further backed by 200 industry partners that are committing over €91 million in cash and in-kind contributions.

1 Feb 2021

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TILDA report shows scale of COVID crisis for Ireland’s older people

The wide-ranging report shows impact of COVID-19 restrictions on the lives of older adults.

28 Jan 2021

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Trinity researchers join international experts in pioneering digital mental health treatments

Scientists from the E-mental Health Group at Trinity's School of Psychology were among 23 international partners exploring mental health care and psychological/ psychiatric services innovation.

27 Jan 2021

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Findings reveal stark health impacts of ‘cocooning’ for older people

The study showed that 1 in 5 older persons did not leave their home since being advised to 'cocoon', while over 57% reported loneliness.

25 Jan 2021

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Trinity joins Poetry Ireland to highlight the creativity of older people

The Global Brain Health Institute collaborates to host this nationwide call encouraging Ireland's older people to imagine, to create and to write.

19 Jan 2021

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New €7 million sustainable crop production project focuses on underutilised crops

The €7 million funding will be used to promote underutilised crops in Europe. The Trinity team will develop a toolkit to assess these production systems in terms of nutritional, environmental and ecological impact.

18 Jan 2021

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TILDA reveals vital evidence to inform HSE COVID vaccine roll-out

Researchers release key recommendations to boost uptake and efficacy of vaccine in older adults.

18 Jan 2021

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Discovery pinpoints new therapeutic target for atopic dermatitis

The new pathway that could be targeted with therapies offers a welcome new possibility for fighting AD. This is especially important in an era in which antimicrobial resistance is an emerging global threat.

11 Jan 2021

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Persistent ill-health post-COVID occurs irrespective of severity of initial infection

The research presents the first study globally to assess lung function and respiratory symptoms in patients across the full range of initial COVID-19 severity.

8 Jan 2021

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Professor Jonathan Coleman secures ERC proof of concept grant

The Print-SENSE project will examine the economic and technical feasibility of using nanomaterial-based inks for high-performance sensing applications, particularly within medical diagnostics.

7 Jan 2021

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The joyous birth of a baby and the hope for 2021

The word ‘midwife’ means ‘with woman’ and that is the midwife's key role in the birth of a new baby, both at Christmas time and throughout the year.

29 Dec 2020

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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Dr. Ciarán Kenny, Department of Clinical Speech and Language Studies at Trinity explores what makes children’s singing voices sound so angelic.

27 Dec 2020

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It’s electrifying! This is how Earth could be entirely powered by sustainable energy

The fully renewable energy-powered future envisioned by the team would require a significant “electrification” of our energy.

26 Dec 2020

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How does Santa deliver billions of gifts in one night? Quantum physics of course…

According to Professor John Goold and Dr Mark Mitchison (of the TCD QuSys research group in Trinity), Santa is exploiting quantum mechanics to achieve the seemingly impossible.

23 Dec 2020

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Scientists discover mutations associated with early onset dementia

The research, which represents a significant advance in our understanding of an early onset form of dementia, may also progress our understanding of conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.

22 Dec 2020

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Christmas dinner with a sustainable twist: Food Smart Dublin team recreates three historical seafood dishes

The team, funded by the Irish Research Council, has worked with talented chefs to recreate seasonal dishes from long-forgotten, centuries-old recipes that are both delicious and environmentally responsible.

21 Dec 2020

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Life before COVID: Health and habits of Ireland’s older people before crisis hit

TILDA researchers have released a comprehensive report detailing the health, social and economic circumstances of older adults in Ireland pre- COVID-19.

17 Dec 2020

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Geologists discover new path to rare earth mineral formation – implications for green energy and tech industries

Their discovery has important economic implications because there are no substitute alternatives to these rare earth elements, which are indispensable for smart devices, wind turbines and hybrid cars.

17 Dec 2020

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Researchers design new molecules that boost fuel efficiency

The fuel additives allow vehicles to go further on the same volume of petrol (gasoline) by better controlling how the engine burns the fuel.

16 Dec 2020

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Trinity researchers involved in new €5 million climate change project, Terrain-AI

The project, co-funded by Microsoft Ireland and Science Foundation Ireland, will see the collaborative group share their insights and models with other countries to help reduce global carbon outputs.

15 Dec 2020

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