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AI could supercharge human collective intelligence in everything from disaster relief to medical research

By enhancing human decision-making, AI systems offer faster and more accurate insights – whether in medical research, disaster response, or environmental protection, write Hao Cui and Taha Yasseri, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy in a piece for The Conversation.

5 Mar 2025

Research|Society

If humans are ‘bundles of habits,’ can we take control of them?

Eike Buabang, School of Psychology and Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, shares five essential strategies to master your habits in an article for The Conversation.

3 Mar 2025

Research|Science|Society

One-in-five people who use alcohol and other drugs have symptoms of ADHD

Professor Catherine Comiskey and a research team at the School of Nursing and Midwifery in partnership with the national Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign called for Immediate training in neurodiversity for drugs services’ staff at all levels.

28 Feb 2025

Health|Research|Society

Dírithe ag Cumann Feamainne nua na hÉireann ar an acmhainneacht neamhshaothraithe atá ag saothrú na feamainne

Tá Cumann nuabhunaithe Feamainne na hÉireann (ISA) chun díriú ar an acmhainneacht nach bhfuil leas bainte as fós maidir le saothrú feamainne. Seolfar an cumann ag imeacht i gColáiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath tráthnóna inniu.

28 Feb 2025

Business|Research|Science|Society

America is suffering from an epidemic of mass cowardice

The US is not yet a fascist society, but acting as if it is risks becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy, writes Prof. Daniel Geary, School of Histories and Humanities, in a comment piece in The Irish Times

27 Feb 2025

Research|Society

Trinity lays to rest human remains found during E3 works

“These remains, now entrusted to our care, are the remnants of real people, each with their own stories, who lived at a time when the study of anatomy was in its infancy."

27 Feb 2025

Community|Society

Irish study identifies financial and canvassing barriers for disabled political candidates

The first Irish study of disabled political candidates was conducted by researchers in the School of Education and colleagues in the University of Galway.

25 Feb 2025

Research|Society

Report examines non-fatal overdoses over ten years in Dublin’s North Inner City

The report authored by academics from Trinity’s Department of Public Health and Primary Care was launched by the Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor

18 Feb 2025

Health|Research|Society

Trinity researchers highlight need for dementia-friendly travel environments

Researchers call for collaboration among people living with dementia, caregivers, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to ensure that travel remains an inclusive experience for all

13 Feb 2025

Health|Research|Society

Pharmacy reforms needed to boost Ireland’s pandemic preparedness

Health system reforms to further integrate the community pharmacy sector are required to strengthen Ireland’s pandemic preparedness, according to new research conducted by health policy analysts from the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy.

11 Feb 2025

Health|Research|Society