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Lower attention ability in adolescence predicts substance use in later life

Lower attention ability in adolescence can predict cigarette and cannabis use in young adulthood, according to new research from the School of Psychology and School of Medicine.

30 Sep 2024

Research|Science|Society

Translating Anne Enright – author and translators gather to celebrate European Day of Languages

Bestselling Irish author Anne Enright was joined by two of her translators at an event hosted by Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation to mark European Day of Languages on Thursday, September 26th.

27 Sep 2024

Culture|Research

ADAPT Research Ireland Centre Impact Report reveals over €1 billion contribution to Ireland’s economy and society

The impact report, which showcases the Centre’s significant contributions to the Irish economy and society, valued at over €1.1 billion, was launched today by Jack Chambers, Minister for Finance.

26 Sep 2024

Business|Research

Research offers potential for early diagnosis and therapeutic intervention for rheumatoid arthritis

Published study proposes a better understanding of the site of inflammation in the disease

26 Sep 2024

Health|Research

Trinity introduces interdisciplinary sustainability education

In September, approximately 600 new students will be taking a very different kind of module in Trinity. The module, called Enacting Sustainable Development, will be mandatory for new students in Trinity’s Business School. The overall aim is that similar modules focusing on sustainable development issues and the development of ESD competencies will be available throughout the University.

26 Sep 2024

Business|Sustainability

Scientists enlist “Witness Trees” to track climate change and pinpoint which species can best clean our air

The scientists, from the School of Natural Sciences in Trinity, will collect data over the next 30 years to assess how the climate is changing and outline which species are best at filtering out dangerous “smog” from the atmosphere.

23 Sep 2024

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

New digital archive captures the artistic legacy of the Irish border

Ireland’s Border Culture is a groundbreaking open access digital archive of the literature, visual art, memoir and film of Ireland’s ‘cultural borderscape’ from 1921 to the present day.

23 Sep 2024

Culture|Research

IntegrityIQ becomes first campus company to spin out from Trinity Business School this year

IntegrityIQ’s AI-driven platform is designed to address ethics and compliance failures in global corporations, with companies losing €4.7 trillion each year to employee fraud. IntegrityIQ is supported by The Learnovate Centre, the global research and innovation centre in learning technologies in Trinity.

23 Sep 2024

Business|Innovation|Research

Trinity breaks new ground with Ploughing debut

Vice-President of Global Engagement Emma Stokes said the experience had been “fantastic”. “We had hundreds of visitors each day to our booth. Students at all stages of their education, as well as parents and many of our alumni.”

19 Sep 2024

Community|Society|Students

Trinity welcomes two new Pro-Chancellors

Rachel Hussey and Professor Jürgen Barkhoff have been inaugurated at special ceremonies in the University.

18 Sep 2024

Community

Trinity health researchers win 11 HRB awards valued at €4.75m

Eleven researchers across multiple disciplines of health science research have been awarded funding in the Health Research Board’s (HRB) most recent Investigator-Led Projects (ILP) award scheme, announced today. Each project will be funded for a maximum of four years.

17 Sep 2024

Awards and Funding|Health|Society

School of Medicine launches Policy and Civic Engagement Report 2024

The 'Advancing engagement for better health impacts' report is a testament to the dedication and impact of both Trinity staff and the School's external stakeholders in driving meaningful societal change.

17 Sep 2024

Community|Health|Research|Society

Arts and Humanities Research Festival is back with a bang!

The Arts and Humanities Research Festival returns this September with a week-long programme of free talks and screenings spotlighting the fascinating work being undertaken by the university’s arts and humanities researchers.

17 Sep 2024

Arts|Culture|Research|Society

Meet Trinity’s top researchers in a week of festivals

The last week of September this year will see Trinity College Dublin’s campus open its gates to the public for an up-close look at the fascinating research that is shaping our world, and the brilliant researchers who are tackling some of our world’s most pressing issues – as well as some you may not expect.

16 Sep 2024

Community|Culture|Research|Society

Culture Night comes to Trinity

From Terry Pratchett to chamber music to volcanoes, join us as we celebrate Culture Night in Trinity on Friday 20 September!

16 Sep 2024

Arts|Community|Culture|Research|Society

Matheson EU Law Partnership with Trinity - Assistant Professor Announced

Dr Sarah Arduin will focus on advancing research in the field and strengthening Trinity Law School’s teaching and research profile in commercial EU law, in areas such as financial services, intellectual property law, competition law, and information technology law.

16 Sep 2024

Awards and Funding|Students

All the fun of Front Square at Trinity's Child Health Research Festival

Trinity is set to throw open its gates and welcome families and the general public onto Front Square on Wednesday, September 25th for an evening of celebration and discovery.

13 Sep 2024

Community|Health|Research|Society

Provost calls on Trinity community to back higher education funding campaign

In a letter sent today to students, staff and alumni, Dr Doyle argued that, without sustainable funding, “universities are facing the risk of a quiet and gradual decline, a slow retreat from competitiveness and attractiveness”.

13 Sep 2024

Awards and Funding|Community|Society|Students

Secure tenancies drive the desirability of Cost Rental homes – new report

The first major piece of research into cost rental housing in Ireland, led by researchers from the School of Natural Sciences and colleagues, has found that that the long-term stability of Cost Rental housing is a key factor for nearly two thirds of respondents.

12 Sep 2024

Research|Science|Society

Trinity AI-assisted startup funded to transform content licensing

ADAPT Centre startup Contenseo, based in Trinity, has secured €390,000 funding from Enterprise Ireland to pioneer new technology aimed at streamlining content licensing

10 Sep 2024

Awards and Funding|Business|Innovation