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Cryo conservation – a cool solution to saving species from extinction
In the face of the biodiversity crisis, and alarming data showing a 69% decline in global animal populations since 1970, researchers are banking on a cool solution to help save species from extinction.
20 Jun 2023
Environment|Research|Science
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New anti-coagulants discovered in Trinity may help treat sepsis and COVID-19
Scientists have just discovered that the drug dimethylfumarate can block blood clotting during infection. Their work offers hope that it could be used to treat a number of conditions, such a life-threatening disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC), which can occur in serious infections with bacteria that lead to sepsis or in response to viral infections such as COVID-19.
19 Jun 2023
Health|Research|Science
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BioNTech founders among recipients of Trinity honorary degrees
Philanthropist Dr Beate Schuler and scientist Joan Steitz - known for her pioneering work on RNA (ribonucleic acid) - also received Trinity’s highest honour from Trinity’s Chancellor Dr Mary McAleese at a ceremony conducted in Latin in the historic Public Theatre.
16 Jun 2023
Awards and Funding|Innovation|Research|Science
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Orla Sheils becomes Doctor in Science, joins WHO Scientific Council
Provost Dr Linda Doyle said: "These honours are richly deserved. In her busy role as Vice-Provost and Chief Academic Officer of Trinity, Orla Sheils is a pivotal force in the University, while her research has enhanced Trinity's reputation as an international leader in cancer research.
16 Jun 2023
Awards and Funding|Research|Science
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First digital directory of Irish publishers launched on Bloomsday 2023
The first digital directory of Irish publishers has been launched on Bloomsday, to celebrate a brave publisher who took a risk on a dangerous book.
16 Jun 2023
Community|Culture
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Trinity join HSE to mark global day for elder abuse awareness
The School of Nursing and Midwifery and the Health Service Executive held a conference today, highlighting the need to support the human rights of older people to live safely within their communities or care facilities.
15 Jun 2023
Health|Research|Society
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National economies recover faster when countries are powered by renewable energy
Researchers from Trinity looked for patterns in data from 133 systemic economic crises that affected 98 countries over a 40-year span en route to their main finding, which has profound implications for global energy policy.
14 Jun 2023
Business|Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability
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Walking the talk for dementia
The innovative, adventurous and immersive Camino experience involved people working, researching and living with dementia.
14 Jun 2023
Health|Research|Society
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Trinity Researchers among 47 teams awarded National Challenge funding
Simon Harris, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, has today (12 June) welcomed 47 new teams to compete in the €65 million fund to work on solutions to major environmental and societal issues.
12 Jun 2023
Awards and Funding|Research
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Five Trinity researchers receive Fulbright awards for 2023/24
The Fulbright bilateral exchange programme is known for selecting outstanding candidates from Ireland to study and work with US institutions across all disciplines ranging from health, science, technology and business to the arts and culture.
9 Jun 2023
Awards and Funding|Research
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30th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality marked by School of English
The one-day conference will feature writers, activists, legal experts and cultural and literary scholars.
7 Jun 2023
Community|Culture|Research|Society
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Trinity renovation project to create innovation hub in Silicon Docks
Portal is financed through a combination of government support, philanthropy and university investment. The hub in a former warehouse will link industry with Trinity's pioneering research.
7 Jun 2023
Business|Environment|Innovation|Research
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New technique to help the brain ‘unlearn’ phantom perceptions to be discussed at tinnitus conference
Hosted by the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, the conference will also feature a public event aimed at people living with tinnitus.
6 Jun 2023
Health|Research|Science|Society
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New report shows the impact of arts, creative and cultural activities on the lives of older people
New research from TILDA and the Creative Ireland programme confirms that participating in arts, creative and cultural activities is associated with higher quality of life and lower levels of depression, stress, worry and loneliness.
1 Jun 2023
Health|Research|Society
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Outstanding contributions to research honoured in Research Excellence Awards
The recipients of Trinity’s 2023 Research Excellence Awards were honoured at a ceremony hosted by the Dean of Research this week.
1 Jun 2023
Awards and Funding|Research
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Seolann Patrick O’Donovan, Aire Stáit na Gaeltachta, líonra nua NEARTÚ i gcomhar le ABAIR
D’fhógair Aire Stáit na Gaeltachta, Patrick O’Donovan, líonra nua – NEARTÚ – ina dtugtar le chéile grúpaí pobail ar spéis leo teicneolaíochtaí inrochtaineachta don Ghaeilge.
1 Jun 2023
Culture|Research|Society
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Get on board to read Ulysses in 80 days
The online club, the brainchild of Prof. Cliona O'Farrelly, runs from June 1 to August 19, dividing James Joyce's epic novel into 80 daily chunks of 6 to 8 pages.
31 May 2023
Arts|Community|Culture
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Trinity researchers recognised in latest SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme Awards
Twelve Trinity projects have received funding this week from Science Foundation Ireland across a range of research disciplines.
31 May 2023
Awards and Funding|Innovation|Research
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Geneticists discover hidden “whole genome duplication” that may explain why some species survived mass extinctions
Geneticists have unearthed a major event in the ancient history of sturgeons and paddlefish that has significant implications for the way we understand evolution.
31 May 2023
Research|Science
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New HRB awards for School of Medicine researchers to address health challenges
The Definitive Intervention and Feasibility Awards (DIFA) 2023 have been announced today for four clinical researchers to investigate significant challenges in patient care and treatment.
31 May 2023
Awards and Funding|Health