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Lived experiences of poverty in Dublin mapped out in walk-and-talk study

Stigma of place is a core feature of extreme poverty in Ireland, according to new research published by the School of Social Work and Social Policy.

6 Oct 2023

Arts|Community|Research|Society

Key insights in precision diabetes medicine delivered in new report

Diabetes is a significant global health concern but there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to treatment. A new report published in Nature Medicine suggests the adoption of precision medicine in diabetes prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

5 Oct 2023

Health|Research

Matheson backs EU law initiatives at Trinity Law School

The collaboration will support the appointment of a new Assistant Professor in EU Law, award a PhD scholarship in EU law, and create a new Trinity Matheson EU seminar series.

5 Oct 2023

Awards and Funding|Research

Trinity researchers receive €1.3 m from HRB for postdoctoral research fellowships

Dr Cilian Ó’Maoldomhnaigh and Dr Robert Briggs have been awarded Clinician Scientist Fellowships from the Health Research Board (HRB) as part of a €6.4 million investment to support the career development of outstanding researchers in health and social care.

4 Oct 2023

Awards and Funding|Health

Five Fellows to develop Trinity’s programme of Education for Sustainable Development

Trinity has announced a new strategic initiative to embed Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) throughout the curriculum. Five members of academic staff from across all three faculties have been seconded to work with Trinity’s Centre for Academic Practice (Trinity Teaching & Learning) and Trinity Sustainability.

2 Oct 2023

Environment|Research|Sustainability

Drunk? Adventures in 16th-Century Brewing – food historian debunks myth that pre-industrial beer was weaker

A new documentary following food historian Dr Susan Flavin as she recreated a beer last brewed in Dublin Castle 450 years ago was premiered at the closing evening of the Trinity Arts and Humanities Research Festival.

30 Sep 2023

Arts|Research|Science

Scannán nua ina mbréagnaítear an miotas go raibh an bheoir a bhí ann sa tréimhse réamhthionsclaíoch níos laige

Bhíodh lucht oibre in Éirinn sa 16ú haois ag ól beoir a bhí an- chosúil leis an mbeoir atá againn sa lá atá inniu ann, a raibh ABV 5% ann agus suas le 270 calraí in aghaidh an phionta.

29 Sep 2023

Culture|Research|Science

Bí i d’abhatár, bain triail as bheith i do scríobhaí meánaoiseach agus cláraigh do dhianchampa luibheolaíochta ag Féile START

Is cuid d’Oíche Thaighdeoirí na hEorpa í Féile START (Start Talking About Research Today), imeacht poiblí ar fud na hEorpa, ina dtaispeántar an éagsúlacht taighde agus an tionchar a bhíonn aige ar shaol laethúil saoránach ar bhealaí spraíúla spreagúla. I mbliana beidh imeachtaí á reáchtáil in 26 tír ar fud na hEorpa.

29 Sep 2023

Arts|Innovation|Research|Science|Society

Provost expresses significant concern regarding forthcoming budget

College community urged to contact public representatives.

28 Sep 2023

Translating Sebastian Barry – author and translators celebrate European Day of Languages

Bestselling Irish author Sebastian Barry was joined this week by three of his translators at an event in Trinity College Dublin to mark European Day of Languages [Tues, Sept 26th].

27 Sep 2023

Arts|Culture|Research

High-end geospatial technology company ai mapit spins out of Trinity

ai mapit, a spinout company from the SFI ADAPT Centre at Trinity, has launched into the global geographic information systems (GIS) market with a revolutionary geotagging solution that promises to enhance productivity, reduce operational costs and carbon footprint by minimising the number of site visits.

26 Sep 2023

Business|Environment|Innovation|Research

Scientists unearth potential new target for treating debilitating skin disease

A team, led by scientists from the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI), has unearthed the possible target for treating the debilitating skin disease hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), which is a painful, chronic, inflammatory skin condition that can last decades.

26 Sep 2023

Health|Research|Science

Bound to please: Exhibition of fore-edge paintings and bindings go on display in Long Room

Intricate scenes painted on book edges depicting landscapes, flowers and buildings are the subject of a new exhibition in the Library of Trinity College Dublin.

25 Sep 2023

Embody your own avatar, channel your inner medieval scribe, and sign up for botany bootcamp at the START Festival

From medieval scribes to virtual avatars and 16th century brewing to contemporary birth stories, the rich and varied world of academic research will be celebrated at the START Festival at Trinity College Dublin on Friday 29th September.

25 Sep 2023

Trinity scientists secure prestigious Royal Society University Research Fellowships

Ecologist Dr Richard Nair and immunologist Dr Craig McEntee have secured the awards, funded in Ireland by Science Foundation Ireland, are given to outstanding scientists in the early stages of their research careers who have the potential to become leaders in their field.

22 Sep 2023

Awards and Funding|Environment|Health|Research|Science

New Trinity Board meets

Trinity’s new Board met on campus yesterday for the first time.

21 Sep 2023

New strategic plan for School of Nursing and Midwifery

The strategy, ‘Transforming healthcare and creating a better future for all’ outlines an exciting new chapter for the school with a renewed focus on research, education and societal engagement for the next 7 years.

21 Sep 2023

Health|Research

History of the dead body in Ireland explored at conference

The history of the dead body in modern Ireland will be explored at an inter-disciplinary conference hosted by Trinity's Department of History in partnership with Dublin Cemeteries Trust.

20 Sep 2023

Arts|Culture|Research|Science

New festival celebrates cutting-edge research & creativity at heart of Trinity’s Arts and Humanities

A new festival celebrating cutting-edge research and creativity at the heart of Trinity Arts and Humanities will take place from Monday September 25th to Friday 29th.

20 Sep 2023

Arts|Culture|Research

Largest paediatric trial investigates treatments for severe atopic dermatitis

Findings from a Trinity College/King’s College London clinical trial has recommended methotrexate for children with severe atopic dermatitis, a condition that affects 1 in 5 children in Ireland.

19 Sep 2023

Health|Research