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Trinity marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation
The Reformation quincentenary (1517-2017) will be marked in Trinity with a series of events this week, including a two day theological symposium, organised by the Lutheran Church in Ireland and the Confederal School of Religions, Peace Studies and Theology.
13 Feb 2017
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Trinity continues to be Ireland’s leading university in Times Higher rankings
Trinity continues to be Ireland’s leading university with a global ranking of 131 by the Times Higher World University Rankings.
10 Feb 2017
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The ‘Goldilocks’ genes that hold clues to a plethora of diseases
A relatively short list of genes are candidates for a suite of diseases including autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, and epilepsy.
8 Feb 2017
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Super scavengers and the meat-thieving traits that have stood the test of time
Any animal – living or dead – can be placed on a ’scavenging scale' based on variations in a few key biological traits and the environment at hand.
7 Feb 2017
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Educational psychologist warns of future challenges of cyberbullying in new book
A new book on cyberbullying co-edited by Dr McGuckin Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology looks at the prevalence of the behaviour, female and male roles, coping strategies and interventions, and future challenges.
7 Feb 2017
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Low socioeconomic status reduces life expectancy
Low socioeconomic status reduces life expectancy and should be counted as a major risk factor in health policy, new 'Lancet' study says.
3 Feb 2017
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Study finds innovative specialist epilepsy nurse model improves patient care
A new study launched today at Trinity College Dublin has found that an innovative model of care involving specialist epilepsy nurses had a very positive impact of the health of people with epilepsy and is a cost effective way of delivering quality care to thousands of epilepsy patients and their families while reducing attendance at emergency departments.
2 Feb 2017
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Geneticists pen new tales of human history with the ink of ancient DNA
Geneticists have shed new light on the movements and evolution of people in East Asia and the Baltic by analysing human remains aged between 5,000 and 8,000 years old.
2 Feb 2017
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Green light for new student accommodation
More students will be able to live on campus at Trinity College Dublin after planners granted permission for new student residences.
31 Jan 2017
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European universities call for immediate rethink of Trump’s executive order
The European Universities Association is asking President Trump to recall his executive order temporarily preventing entrance into the US of persons from seven Muslim-majority countries.
31 Jan 2017
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Scientists discover key role of ‘protector’ molecule that fights the common flu
The scientists discovered that a biological molecule – STAT3 – is key in fighting viruses such as the common flu and hope this discovery may lead to new therapeutic options against a suite of viral infections.
26 Jan 2017
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A digital exhibition exploring J.M. Synge’s ‘The Playboy of the Western World’
A digital exhibition exploring J.M. Synge’s most celebrated play launched on 110th anniversary
26 Jan 2017
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Trinity Sport celebrates new scholars
Event for friends and family held in the Dining Hall
23 Jan 2017
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German novels of the 19th century still relevant for today’s entrepreneurs
Literature makes available to us the experience of previous generations ' Professor Barkhoff explains at his inaugural lecture .
20 Jan 2017
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‘Marine repairmen’ – little limpets are construction workers of the seashore
Limpets can repair their damaged shells so that they are as strong as the originals, but are still vulnerable to ’spalling' – a well-known cause of failure in engineering materials.
19 Jan 2017
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Cancer stem cell research unlocks clues to treatment resistance
The first of its kind research may help identify resistance to radiotherapy treatment and pave the way for new treatment options for oesophageal cancer.
17 Jan 2017
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IT education experts bring computational thinking into the classroom
The CTwins project is backed by Google. It will build confidence in teaching computing so that teachers focus on developing computational thinking skills in second-level students.
16 Jan 2017
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2017 Abrivia/Trinity Salary Survey highlights issues around pension & rents
The data was compiled from a survey of 7,400 companies and 40,000 employees across multiple industry sectors.
9 Jan 2017
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Scientists find brain area linked to social deficit in Autism Spectrum Disorder
The part of the brain that tracks the expectations and outcomes of other people’s choices functions differently in people with ASD.
5 Jan 2017
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Trinity Professor appointed as Chairperson of Mental Health Reform
Agnes Higgins, Professor in Mental Health at the School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity, has just been appointed Chairperson of Mental Health Reform.
20 Dec 2016