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Faculty Forum celebrates Trinity’s newly named Faculty of STEM

The name change showcases more clearly just how the disciplines within the faculty contribute to the technologies, devices and materials that make a difference to our lives, and the health of the planet.

1 Mar 2021

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Limited guidance for children with intellectual disabilities impacting progression into workforce and further/higher education

Research published by Trinity College Dublin today, ‘Post-School Transitions for Students with Intellectual Disabilities’ found there is limited guidance for children with intellectual disabilities in Ireland as they prepare to leave school, contributing to a significant underrepresentation within the workforce and further and higher education in the State.

1 Mar 2021

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ADAPT’s online “Think-In” invites public to join conversation on personal health information

Members of the publicwill interact with researchers at the cutting-edge of AI research and development as they discuss some of the most pertinent ethical issues we face in the digital age.

26 Feb 2021

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Professor Dan Kilper appointed new Director of CONNECT Centre

Professor Kilper’s appointment comes soon after a six-year €39 million investment in CONNECT through the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centres programme.

26 Feb 2021

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Research offers virtual support for MND patients during pandemic

The pandemic highlighted the need for remote monitoring and delivery of highly specialised care for patients with MND.

25 Feb 2021

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The importance of adequate health surveillance for children with Down syndrome

Researchers have established a 'one-stop' health surveillance, multidisciplinary clinic for children with Down syndrome.

23 Feb 2021

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Fear of memory loss impacts well-being and quality of life

Research showed that having higher levels of fear about dementia was associated with reporting more memory lapses and a lower quality of life.

23 Feb 2021

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‘Wish to die’ linked to loneliness and depression in older adults

New TILDA study outlines greater need for mental health support to tackle ‘wish to die’.

18 Feb 2021

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How natural capital approach can benefit farmers and the planet

A new animated video has been released to introduce the concept of Natural Capital Accounting to the farming community and agri-food industry.

18 Feb 2021

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Trinity to lead €4 million H2020 ‘SEURO’ Project in digital health technology

The project will advance research into the use of digital health technologies for chronic disease self-management and builds on a previously awarded H2020 project.

17 Feb 2021

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A new, clearer insight into Earth’s hidden crystals

Geologists have developed a new theory about the state of Earth billions of years ago after examining the very old rocks formed in the Earth’s mantle below the continents.

17 Feb 2021

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Neonicotinoid pesticide residues found in Irish Honey

The results suggest that bees and other beneficial insects are at risk of exposure to contaminants in their food across a range of managed habitats – not just in agricultural settings.

17 Feb 2021

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Solution to puzzling phenomenon may open door to improved Cold Spray efficiency

Cold Spray enables the formation of coatings, typically metallic, over a substrate material. The technique has a wide array of applications and is used to create components on space shuttles and everyday items.

16 Feb 2021

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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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