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Yes, climate change is a crisis. But let’s stop using the language of war

We talk about the need for improved flood defences, the need to protect ourselves against the forces of nature. But what we really need is to work with nature, writes Prof Iris Möller in an analysis piece first published in The Irish Times.

19 Dec 2023

Research|Science|Sustainability

How writing 'made us human' – an 'emotional history' from ancient Iraq to the present day

Dr Martin Worthington, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies, reviews Walter Stephens's new book 'How Writing Made Us Human' for The Conversation.

19 Dec 2023

Culture|Research

1 in 7 people over 50 have chronic kidney disease in Ireland, and 98% don’t know they have it

Findings from the largest study to date in Ireland to characterise the population affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD), over the age of 50 years, have been published. The research was undertaken in collaboration with the National Renal Office (Health Service Executive (HSE)) who also part funded this project.

14 Dec 2023

Health|Research

Crucial role of behavioural sciences in policy decisions identified

A new global study, involving over 80 collaborators, including Trinity researchers, provide a comprehensive evaluation of behavioural science policy recommendations on COVID-19.

14 Dec 2023

Research|Society

Who should pay the bills if the State pension age stays at 66?

Keeping State pension age at 66 is unfair to younger generations, writes Barra Roantree, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy in a piece first published in The Irish Times.

13 Dec 2023

Research|Society