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Babies use ‘helpless’ infant period to learn powerful foundation models, just like ChatGPT
Babies’ brains are not as immature as previously thought, rather they are using the period of postnatal ‘helplessness’ to learn powerful foundation models similar to those underpinning generative Artificial Intelligence, according to a new study led by a researcher at the School of Psychology.
5 Jun 2024
Research|Science
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Trinity places 87th in 2025 QS World University Rankings
This is the third year in a row that Trinity has placed in the Top 100 in the QS rankings, having been ranked 98th for 2023 and 81st for 2024.
4 Jun 2024
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Consumers struggle to identify ‘Greenwashing’ in advertisements
Consumers struggle to distinguish between genuine environmental claims made in advertisements and ‘greenwashed’ ones that mislead on how environmentally friendly a product or business is, according to new research from the School of Psychology and the ESRI.
4 Jun 2024
Research|Society
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A wise and gentle spirit – Trinity pays tribute to Gerald Dawe
It is with deep sadness that the College community has learned of the death of distinguished poet, writer and colleague Professor Gerald Dawe.
30 May 2024
Arts|Culture|Research
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What makes some plant groups so successful?
Irish researchers involved in cataloguing the world’s plant species are hunting for answers as to what makes some groups so successful.
29 May 2024
Environment|Research|Science
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Tree of the month - Wollemi Pine
Wollemi Pine is one of three living groups of trees from the Araucariaceae, which is an ancient plant family from the Triassic period. It was first discovered about thirty years ago, and that discovery is said to be the equivalent of finding a small dinosaur still alive on earth.
28 May 2024
Environment|Sustainability
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Trinity twelve secure funding for new healthcare, climate and tech research
The successful dozen will lead or co-lead a total of 11 STEM-related research projects via Science Foundation Ireland’s Frontiers for the Future programme, which is funded in collaboration with the Sustainability Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
27 May 2024
Awards and Funding|Health|Research|Science
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Trinity spinout Altach secures €1.2 million investment to transform treatments for cartilage injuries
Founded in 2022 and originating from pioneering research at Trinity, Altach has developed a novel biomimetic scaffold made from Type II collagen.
23 May 2024
Awards and Funding|Health|Innovation|Research|Science
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Extremely rare immune cells predict how well treatments work for recurrent hives
The School of Medicine study examines treatment for chronic spontaneous urticaria which has far reaching and profound impacts on people affected by the condition.
21 May 2024
Health|Research
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New research unveils extreme complexity in formation of rare earth mineral vital for tech industry
In a ground-breaking study, researchers from Trinity have unveiled that myriad, intricate factors influence the genesis and chemistry of bastnäsite and rare earth carbonates, which are critically needed for today’s tech industry and its hardware outputs.
20 May 2024
Research|Science
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Trinity’s Samuel Beckett Theatre celebrates 30 years
Trinity’s Samuel Beckett Theatre celebrate its 30th anniversary this week with a programme of events celebrating the unique nature of the theatre as a space where students learn, and then return as artists.
20 May 2024
Arts|Community|Culture|Research
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Trinity scores 1st in Ireland in global FT executive education rankings
Trinity performed well globally across specific categories, including International Clients (7th), Faculty Diversity (12th), Overseas Programmes (14th), Partner Schools (16th), Future Use (20th), New Skills and Learning (24th), Aims Achieved (29th) and Growth (29th).
20 May 2024
Business
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New national strategy progresses the fight against tuberculosis
The government recently launched the Striving to End Tuberculosis – A Strategy for Ireland 2024 – 2030. The strategy progresses the fight against tuberculosis (TB) and outlines the priorities, objectives, actions and enablers needed to end TB in Ireland.
16 May 2024
Health|Research|Society
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Professor Dan Bradley elected Fellow of the Royal Society
Professor Bradley, a geneticist whose pioneering work with ancient DNA has helped to bring stories of early human and animal evolution to life, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.
16 May 2024
Awards and Funding|Research|Science
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Researchers launch new app providing personalised driving feedback to promote electric vehicle adoption in Ireland
In a bid to revolutionise transportation habits and combat climate change, researchers from Trinity's School of Engineering have unveiled the TRACT EV app, designed to encourage the widespread adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) across Ireland.
14 May 2024
Environment|Research|Science
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Government announces €104 million investment for science research
Trinity is a partner institution with three of the four research centres announced today by Science Foundation Ireland as recipients of the funding.
14 May 2024
Awards and Funding|Health|Innovation|Research|Science
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Women’s narratives in Afghan war rugs focus of new exhibition
A collection of 21 Afghan war rugs are on display at Trinity’s School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies.
10 May 2024
Arts|Community|Research|Society
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Scientists pinpoint new vaccine “booster” that promotes potent anti-tumour immunity
Scientists from Trinity have made an important breakthrough that offers promise for developing new immune therapies for cancer.
9 May 2024
Health|Research|Science
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David Miliband delivers 2024 Henry Grattan lecture in London
Irish Ambassador Martin Fraser and Mrs Deirdre Fraser welcomed Trinity alumni and members of the London Irish community, as well as diplomats, politicians, and journalists, to the Embassy in London for the event.
9 May 2024
Arts|Society
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The impact of escalating environmental and social challenges on our brains and the planet
A new research paper explores how the ‘brain economy’ can contribute to harmonise and improve the health of humans, animals, and the environment.
9 May 2024
Health|Research|Society