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Celebrating Irish Sign Language Day – Trinity shines a blue light on the subject
14th December 2017 is a cherished date for the Irish Deaf community because it marks the successful passing of the Irish Sign Language (ISL) Bill in the Houses of Oireachtas. The Bill was brought forward by Senator Mark Daly and is one of just 6 Bills that began life as a Private Members Bill to have entered into law in the past 80 years.
13 Dec 2021
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From flashing fireflies to cheering crowds – physicists unlock secret to synchronisation
This new discovery has a suite of potential applications, including developing new types of computer technology that uses light signals to process information.
13 Dec 2021
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Trinity College researchers develop test to accurately diagnose active kidney injury
The test will improve the care of people living with Vasculitis which affects an estimated 1,000 people in Ireland currently, with 100 new cases being diagnosed every year.
9 Dec 2021
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IDS-TILDA remembers those who have played a significant role in its research
IDS-TILDA - 'one of the most significant studies on the ageing of people with ID in the world' - hosted commemorative ceremony to respectfully remember participants who have given so generously to the study, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
8 Dec 2021
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Honorary degrees awarded at Trinity
Biologist David Wallach, historian James Ivan McGuire and sculptor Deirdre McLoughlin were today conferred with honorary degrees at Trinity College Dublin.
8 Dec 2021
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Trinity, UCD and Coillte to examine multiple benefits of forests and enhance sustainable management of woodlands
The newly launched FOR-ES research project will see the three organisations co-develop tools for sustainable forestry management decision-making.
8 Dec 2021
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Trinity College Dublin campus to reopen Wednesday 8th December
Trinity's campus will open as normal tomorrow, Wednesday 8th December, following today’s closure due to the storm warning. Tuesday's scheduled commencement ceremonies will now take place tomorrow (Wednesday) at the same time and in the same place as originally planned.
7 Dec 2021
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Believing that willpower is limitless makes your workday more productive after a bad night’s sleep
Lack of sleep negatively affects daily work performance by reducing willpower and emotional as well as motivational resources, according to new research from Trinity Business School.
7 Dec 2021
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Trinity College Dublin campus closed Tuesday 7th December due to Storm Barra
As per the government announcement this evening, Trinity College Dublin campus will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 7th December, due to Storm Barra. Trinity's libraries will also close and scheduled commencements will not take place. Online activities will continue as normal in most cases.
6 Dec 2021
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Intentional inclusion of people with disabilities in the fight against hunger
The event marked the first year of a research partnership between Trinity and the WFP.
6 Dec 2021
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New ADAPT-HSE research partnership will nurture culture of innovation
Ireland’s Health Service Executive has adopted the SFI ADAPT Centre at Trinity College Dublin as its strategic partner for digital health care innovation.
3 Dec 2021
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New report into ableism in academia in Ireland outlines significant hurdles faced by disabled people
The Forum for Disabled Staff and Postgraduate Students in Trinity today launched 'Ableism in Academia Ireland' to mark International Day for Persons with Disabilities.
3 Dec 2021
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Dr Kathy Ruddy wins Irish Research Council 2021 Early Career Researcher of the Year
Dr Ruddy’s research projects involve using brain-computer interfaces to ‘hack the brain’, to understand better how it works, and ultimately work towards improving brain function.
3 Dec 2021
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Professor Yvonne Buckley named Irish Research Council 2021 Researcher of the Year
Professor Buckley is an ecologist and expert on plant and animal populations. Her work is focused on the growth, reproduction and survival of plant and animal species and explores solutions that will enable biodiversity to persist through global changes that are currently occurring, including climate change.
3 Dec 2021
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Study shows forests offer minimal protection against major flood events
Although the work showed forests can suppress small storm flows it also underlined that they are likely to make minimal difference in reducing the devastating impacts of major flood events.
2 Dec 2021
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New research reveals where and how people die in Ireland
Trinity Researchers from the PELCI research group have collaborated with Irish Hospice Foundation to examine causes and places of death in Ireland between 2013 and 2018.
25 Nov 2021
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Trinity named among world’s top universities for graduate employability
Trinity, ranked 137th of 250 global universities, is the only Irish university to make the list. The survey, published by Times Higher Education, involved 10,928 international recruiters and managers in 23 countries and regions.
24 Nov 2021
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‘Behind the Headlines’ on the changing culture of work
As part of its ‘Behind the Headlines’ series, the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Research Institute gathered a panel of industry and academic experts and author Caitríona Lally to discuss the changing culture of work.
23 Nov 2021
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Trinity’s School of Medicine launches ambitious new research strategy 2021-2026
The official launch celebrated the School’s research successes and looked to the future where the patient will be front and centre of all research activities and outputs at the School.
23 Nov 2021
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Trinity College researchers make breakthrough in understanding motor neuron disease
This breakthrough will be extremely valuable in identifying patients for clinical trials and will assist in finding new treatments for this devastating disease.
22 Nov 2021
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Creativity and Ageing: new TILDA report explores benefits of creativity in later life
New research from scientists at The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing at Trinity shares fascinating insight to show how creative activity positively impacts the lives of older adults.
22 Nov 2021
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First study to investigate high priority but obscure pathogen found in Irish hospitals
Trinity study provides the first evidence base for more effective surveillance, and infection and prevention control strategies aimed at minimising the spread of the antibiotic resistant bacteria.
19 Nov 2021
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Derek Mahon: Conference and online exhibition to celebrate poet’s life and work
The two-day conference and online exhibition are being held in advance of what would have been the poet’s 80th birthday and bring together distinguished poets and critics from Ireland and beyond to highlight the many aspects of Mahon’s work.
18 Nov 2021
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Dr. Éilish Burke wins international award for engaged research with people with intellectual disabilities
Dr Burke’s research enables and empowers people with intellectual disability to be involved in research which informs the research picture in a more meaningful and inclusive way.
17 Nov 2021
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New hope for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: World COPD Day 2021
To coincide with World COPD Day today, Dr Suzanne Cloonan, Associate Professor in Respiratory Medicine in Trinity’s School of Medicine and Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) describes her laboratory’s research investigating how cellular iron metabolism is regulated in the lungs of patients with COPD, and how dysregulation of iron uptake, release, or turnover contributes to the […]
17 Nov 2021
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Seven Trinity researchers feature on highly cited researchers 2021 list
The highly anticipated annual list identifies researchers who demonstrated significant influence in their chosen field or fields through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade.
16 Nov 2021
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New research identifies significant mental health impacts of the pandemic on nursing home staff
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), low mood, and suicidal thinking were among the issues reported by nursing staff. The researchers behind the work will now progress to phase two of the study.
16 Nov 2021
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Ireland’s great recession had detrimental effect on junior certificate results
New research has shown that the economic strain experience by families during Ireland’s great recession between 2009 and 2014 had a detrimental impact on young people’s performance in state exams at the age of 15.
16 Nov 2021
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‘The Wire that Changed the World’ – Trinity event examines legacy of 1858 Valentia-Newfoundland transatlantic cable
The event explored the contribution of the remote western isle to the history of the global communications industry and the launch of a report to support its UNESCO World Heritage bid.
12 Nov 2021
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Repeated link between volcanic eruptions and dynastic collapse in China’s Imperial Era identified
Volcanic eruptions may have triggered abrupt climate changes contributing to the repeated collapse of Chinese dynasties over the past 2,000 years, according to new research published today.
11 Nov 2021
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