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Trinity STEM researchers win SFI awards

Trinity researchers won two awards at Science Foundation Ireland's annual Science Summit, along with another for forging an outstanding partnership with an industry body.

15 Nov 2016

First-of-its-kind inhaler to help treat lung disease

The National Institutes of Health have funded the research, which will also benefit cystic fibrosis sufferers.

14 Nov 2016

Trinity joins forces with top Vietnamese University

Trinity joined forces with the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) during President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins' State Visit to the country.

11 Nov 2016

Litany of undiagnosed, under-reported and untreated health problems for mothers

The interim findings of MAMMI, an Irish longitudinal study on the health of first-time mothers, has revealed a litany of hidden health problems affecting every aspect of mother’s lives. The Health Research Board funded study from Trinity College Dublin’s School of Nursing and Midwifery shows that in terms of sexual health, mental health, pain, and other conditions, prevalence rates are high to very high while the rate at which women are being asked about these conditions by health care professionals is extremely low. The findings are being presented today at a major conference.

7 Nov 2016

ISL recognition one step closer

Research by Centre for Deaf Studies provides strong evidence base for ISL recognition bill

4 Nov 2016

From the Frontline: An Eyewitness Account from the Middle East

The award winning writer and journalist, Robert Fisk addressed a 400-strong audience for the annual Trinity Long Room Hub Edmund Burke Lecture.

4 Nov 2016

Rates of depression are high amongst pregnant women in Ireland

One in six pregnant women – or 16% of pregnant women - attending maternity services across Ireland are at probable risk of depression during their pregnancy, according to a new survey launched today by a Trinity College Dublin research team and the Irish Obstetric Services.

3 Nov 2016

Dublin’s vitamin D map shows major differences in deficiency rates

Innovative geo map shows vitamin D deficiency rates in some Dublin areas such as Lucan and Dublin 8 are five times higher than in others.

2 Nov 2016

Trinity joins forces with Intel to launch new Employability Award for students

The award will give them skills to help secure jobs in the engineering and technology sector.

1 Nov 2016

Seventy new ICT postdoctoral positions to give Irish research the EDGE

New programme 'EDGE' will attract and develop world-leading ICT researchers to Ireland.

28 Oct 2016

Over-fifties’ GP visits affected by medical card entitlement

A new report launched today by The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin, details the impact that changes to an older person’s entitlement to a medical card has on their use of health services, such as GP visits, flu vaccines, medications and hospital care. The report authors found that changes in people’s entitlement to medical cards are associated with changes in their use of GP services and level of medications dispensed.

27 Oct 2016

Global expert explains why we must bridge the gender gap in engineering

Trinity welcomed Professor Dame Ann Dowling, President of the Royal Academy of Engineering, who explained that the current lack of diversity likely causes a significant loss to the Irish economy.

27 Oct 2016

Abbey hosts Kennelly celebration

The Abbey Theatre hosts an event of words and song to celebrate the legacy of Fellow Emeritus Brendan Kennelly

26 Oct 2016

The tale of the bats, dark matter and a plastic surgeon

Research by Dr David Orr from, a plastic surgeon specialising in the treatment of cleft lip and palate at Our Lady's Children's Hospital and St James's Hospital, zoologist and bat biology expert Professor Emma Teeling of UCD, and paleobiologist Professor John Finarelli of UCD has opened up a vital new avenue to investigate what genetic changes underlie clefting in children.

25 Oct 2016

ADAPT Centre showcases intelligent systems for digital revolution

Future intelligent solutions on display included business intelligence, fraud detection, virtual reality, productivity, smart search and artificial intelligence.

25 Oct 2016