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Scientists shine new light on link between obesity and cancer

The body’s immune surveillance systems stutter and fail in the presence of excess fat, which reduces their ability to fight cancer and disease.

12 Nov 2018

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Trinity researchers win Science Foundation Ireland 2018 Science Awards

Four researchers won prestigious awards, which recognise them as key leaders in the Irish research community.

12 Nov 2018

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Growing Up in Ireland: Key findings on the lives of 9-year-olds launched

New Growing Up in Ireland research highlights how lives of 9-year-olds and their families were affected by the recession.

9 Nov 2018

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Researchers secure funding for MND, cancer and blindness projects

Five researchers from the School of Medicine have been awarded funding for motor neuron disease, cancer and blindness projects from the HRB/MRCG Joint Funding Scheme.

7 Nov 2018

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Department of Russian and Slavonic Studies honoured with Polonicum Prize

Trinity’s Department of Russian and Slavonic Studies was presented with the 2018 Polonicum Prize at a ceremony in Warsaw. The prize is awarded for outstanding achievements in promoting the Polish language, culture and history outside Poland.

6 Nov 2018

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Researchers’ clean air device bags silver in Horizon 2020 competition

The team’s solution addresses the ongoing challenge of air filtration for buildings by reducing the mass of particle pollution entering, as well as saving energy.

6 Nov 2018

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Democracy and populism debated on eve of US elections

A public discussion in Trinity College Dublin looked at the rise of populism, the erosion of democracy and the past events and ‘cultural trauma’ which might be to blame.

6 Nov 2018

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Scientists discover how the “speed gene” works in thoroughbred racehorses

The scientists now know which element of the “speed gene” determines whether racehorses are best suited to sprint-, middle- or long-distance races.

6 Nov 2018

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Trinity geneticist to feature in 2018 CHRISTMAS LECTURES

Professor in Genetics at Trinity, Aoife McLysaght, will join Professor Alice Roberts in delivering the 2018 CHRISTMAS LECTURES.

2 Nov 2018

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Can an exhausted lung cell of a smoker fight bacterial infection?

New research uncovers the life of an 'exhausted macrophage' or lung cell of a smoker and why it is unable to fight infectious diseases, such as TB.

1 Nov 2018

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School of English to breathe new life into ‘Frankenstein’ this Halloween

Trinity will join with around 700 worldwide institutions in a marathon public reading of the iconic novel Frankenstein this Halloween to mark the 200th anniversary of the publication of the Gothic tale.

23 Oct 2018

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Trinity invites you to explore sustainable development in free online course

Trinity’s free massive open online course, Achieving Sustainable Development, will shine a light on the challenges facing the world and the actions needed to create a better one.

23 Oct 2018

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Trinity researchers shed new light on devastating Spanish Flu pandemic

The School of Histories and Humanities and Glasnevin Trust launched a conference, 'Pandemic: Ireland and the Great Flu 1918-1919', at Glasnevin Cemetery Museum , marking the centenary of the Great Flu in Ireland.

23 Oct 2018

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Hidden maternal health problems: what women don’t talk about

The latest MAMMI study results are presented at an international conference, providing new insight into the often hidden problems that many women experience during pregnancy and after the birth of their baby.

23 Oct 2018

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Portlaoise Hospital Maternity Services and Trinity sign teaching and research MOU

The MOU will enable Portlaoise Maternity Services and the School of Nursing and Midwifery to co-operate in establishing teaching, research and clinical links.

22 Oct 2018

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Trinity entrepreneurs tap into US startup scene

Six ‘Trinity Tangent Pioneers’ will widen their entrepreneurial networks and gain invaluable international experience that will enable them to better compete in the global marketplace.

22 Oct 2018

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How does the wiring of our brains shape who we are?

Leading neuroscientist, Professor Kevin Mitchell, launched his exciting new book, INNATE, in Trinity earlier this week.

19 Oct 2018

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New lecture series marks centenary of 1918

A new lecture series marks the centenary of 1918 with an examination of the origins of nation states in Europe and the pivotal events and legacy of 1918.

18 Oct 2018

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Trinity student wins 2018 Hamilton Prize

Ronan O’Gorman was honoured as one of Ireland’s leading young mathematicians on the anniversary of Trinity alumnus’ William Rowan Hamilton’s quaternions discovery.

18 Oct 2018

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Trinity researcher wins 2018 CONNECT Public Engagement Award

Dr Jacek Kibilda has been awarded the inaugural CONNECT ‘Education and Public Engagement Award’ in recognition of his work with migrant teenagers in Dublin.

17 Oct 2018

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Trinity marks launch of Oscar Wilde digital collection with public lecture

Trinity College Library will mark the launch of a digital version of its precious Oscar Wilde collection with a public lecture by noted Wilde biographer Michèle Mendelssohn on Wednesday October 17th, 2018.

16 Oct 2018

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Researchers develop first principles for integrated complex care of children

A multi-health-system perspective across 30 countries benchmarks existing services and supports optimal practice in the equity of access to care, and the trust and transparency in care delivery.

16 Oct 2018

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The Letters of Oliver Goldsmith

The first edition of the letters of Oliver Goldsmith in almost a century was recently launched by the Chancellor of Trinity College Dublin, Mary Robinson at an event in the Long Room.

15 Oct 2018

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Engineers showcase next-gen robotics research at Europe’s largest maker event

A Trinity delegation of six is showcasing a range of research including ‘Stevie’ the robot at Maker Faire Rome.

12 Oct 2018

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Trinity Centre for New Irish Studies launches

The Centre will provide an important focus for the Making Ireland research theme across a wide range of disciplines in Trinity.

10 Oct 2018

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New bio-pharma company, Sitryx, to develop immunometabolism therapies

Trinity's Chair of Biochemistry, Luke O’Neill, is one of the co-founders of Sitryx, which has raised $30 million after its Series A round of financing.

10 Oct 2018

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International symposium addresses latest research in Hepatitis C and related viruses

Researchers, clinicians and public health experts are discussing the latest in research and patient care in Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, Zika, HIV and Dengue.

9 Oct 2018

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Launch of major new programme to help parents teach children creative computing

Trinity and National Parents Council join forces to demystify computer coding and help parents/guardians and children work together to develop essential skills.

9 Oct 2018

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Is stakeholder capitalism making a comeback?

Over two centuries, capitalist ethos has swung from profit-taking for the few, to a distribution of wealth to the many, and back again. Is the pendulum poised to swing once more? asks Professor Louis Brennan in this piece for The Conversation.

8 Oct 2018

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Computer science students connect with employers at Internship Speed Connect

The students interviewed for internship placements with companies including Bloomberg, Deloitte, Intel and Accenture.

2 Oct 2018

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