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Colm Tóibín Gives Public Talk on Same-Sex Relationships and Literature
The talk on on same-sex relationships and literature was organised by the School of English as part of Trinity Long Room Hub’s 'Behind the Headlines' discussion series.
14 May 2015
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Innovative Mental Health Programme to be Rolled out Nationally
84% of participants in the Eolas information programme for people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or bipolar reported improved well-being following their involvement.
12 May 2015
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Trinity Access 21 Showcase Highlights Innovation in Teaching and Learning
Students, teachers, mentors and education innovators gathered to celebrate the first year of the Trinity Access 21 programme which aims to drive educational and social change in Irish schools.
11 May 2015
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Secondary School Girls Showcase Computer Coding Skills
Ninety secondary school girls graduated from the new CodePlus Programme, run via Bridge21 at Trinity College Dublin, having learned to solve real-world problems, create computer games and develop apps.
11 May 2015
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Women Changing Law, Changing Society
Legal cases that brought about social change for women in Ireland was the theme of the first seminar in a new lecture series focusing on the role public interest litigation.
11 May 2015
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Trinity Academic elected President of The World Confederation for Physical Therapy
Dr Emma Stokes, Associate Professor in Physiotherapy and a Fellow of Trinity College Dublin, this week took office as President of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) at the WCPT Congress in Singapore.
11 May 2015
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Chemists Make Self-Healing, Luminescent Wonder Gels
Easy and cheap to make, the gels could one day reduce scarring in skin graft operations, as well as protecting cars, phones and TV screens from scratches.
5 May 2015
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TILDA Study on High Blood Pressure Finds High Prevalence, Low Awareness and Treatment Disparities
The research from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) in Trinity College Dublin provides the most comprehensive information to date on the extent of raised blood pressure in older adults in Ireland.
30 Apr 2015
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Review of Ireland’s Alcohol Policy Focuses on Factors Influencing Policy Change
Policy makers are not convinced that tougher alcohol control measures are consistent with the 'national mood', according to new research conducted at the School of Social Work in Trinity College Dublin.
30 Apr 2015
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Trinity College Dublin Excels in QS World University Subject Rankings
It ranks in the top 50 universities in the world in five subject areas, and in the top 100 universities in a further nine subject areas.
29 Apr 2015
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Ireland’s Top Young Problem Solvers Ready to Tackle World’s Best Decoders
Ireland’s top four secondary school decoders will represent their country at the International Linguistics Olympiad in Bulgaria in July.
27 Apr 2015
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Trinity Welcomes the French Prime Minister Manuel Valls
The French Prime Minister viewed the Book of Kells and a collection of letters by Samuel Beckett, Trinity’s renowned scholar and alumnus.
24 Apr 2015
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Bees Prefer Nectar Containing Pesticides
Botanists from Trinity College Dublin have discovered that bees, whose pollination service is worth billions across the globe each year, are attracted to pesticides that affect their fitness.
23 Apr 2015
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Global Corporate Leaders and Educators Address The Skills Gap
The summit was organised by a US organisation, College For Every Student and Trinity Access Programmes.
23 Apr 2015
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Plastic Not Fantastic – Discarded Carrier Bags Smother Marine Life
The global production of plastic is still soaring, but this study shows even 'biodegradable' bags have negative impacts in marine environments.
22 Apr 2015
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Poetry of Derek Mahon Celebrated
Actor Stephen Rea and Professor Hugh Haughton honoured the poet’s achievements at a special event in Trinity Long Room Hub.
13 Apr 2015
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New Fellows and Scholars Announced
Trinity College celebrated the beginning of the annual Trinity Week with the announcement of 67 new Scholars, 11 new Fellows and two Honorary Fellows.
13 Apr 2015
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Just How Bright Are We? Look at the Astronomical Costs of Our Light Pollution
Light pollution is costing hundreds of thousands of euro each year as well as impacting environmental processes and affecting our health.
10 Apr 2015
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Majority in Favour of National Registry and Biobank for Autism in Ireland
The findings from the national stakeholder consultation process present ‘compelling evidence of the timely need to create a comprehensive registry and biobank.’
7 Apr 2015
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New KaffeeHouse Website Opens up World of Literary Translation
Getting high quality literature in more languages into the hands of more people is the aim of an exciting new digital platform which was launched in Trinity College Dublin this week.
2 Apr 2015