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Trinity and Irish School of Ecumenics sign new Memorandum of Understanding

Trinity College Dublin and the Irish School of Ecumenics Trust have announced the signing of a revised Memorandum of Understanding.

13 Mar 2024

Research|Society

Professor Mary McCarron appointed to the Commission on Care for Older People

The Commission on Care for Older People will examine the health and social care services and supports for older people across the continuum of care, and make recommendations for their strategic developments.

11 Mar 2024

Community|Health|Society

A quiet revolution: Trinity’s women employees over the years

On International Women’s Day 2024, Trinity is celebrating not only its graduates, but also the many wonderful women who have worked in administration, catering and a whole range of other functions without which the university could not operate.

8 Mar 2024

Community|Culture|Society

Inclusive minds: nurturing brain health for all

GBHI Atlantic Fellow Eléonore Bayen explores the complex relationship between disability, inclusion, and brain health, emphasizing the pivotal role of inclusive environments in promoting cognitive well-being and social equity, as exemplified by the MyBrainRobbie initiative.

7 Mar 2024

Health|Research|Society

Ocean farmers join forces with researchers to explore potential of nature-positive economy

The GoNaturePositive! research project, led by Trinity Business School and involving 20 partners across 14 countries, was launched by Minister Malcolm Noonan.

6 Mar 2024

Business|Community|Research|Society

The Conversation: The UK’s two-child limit on benefits is hurting the poorest families

Yekaterina Chzhen, Assistant Professor in Sociology at Trinity College Dublin, is the co-author of this article in The Conversation about the effects of the UK's two-child limit on benefits.

4 Mar 2024

Society

Creative Brain Week returns for 2024

Now in its third year, the ground-breaking event will explore the themes of Attention, Connection and Love, through a series of public events, activities and exhibitions in the arts and neuroscience.

4 Mar 2024

Arts|Health|Research|Science|Society

Trinity researchers to develop new tools to predict future car types in Ireland

New forecasting tools to predict the next generation of private vehicle fleets in Ireland will be developed by a research project being undertaken by a team of economists and civil engineers.

29 Feb 2024

Science|Society|Sustainability

The Conversation: Three secrets to successful climate litigation

Courts around the world are handling an increasing number of climate and environmental cases due to the urgent need to combat worsening warming and ecosystem destruction. Morgiane Noel, School of Law, writes for The Conversation about the secrets to successful climate litigation.

28 Feb 2024

Environment|Society

Trinity duo win SFI Discover Programme funding to inspire STEM public engagement

Two researchers from Trinity – Dr John O’Donoghue and Cian McLoughlin – have won Science Foundation Ireland Discover Programme funding to lead projects that will encourage a deeper understanding of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

28 Feb 2024

Awards and Funding|Research|Science|Society