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Cerebral Palsy Foundation launches plan to revolutionise CP care in Ireland
An estimated 3,000 children and young people and 9,500 adults are living with CP in Ireland. Backed by $12.5 million in philanthropic funding, this five-year programme will change the trajectory of their lives.
22 May 2023
Health|Innovation|Research
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People fear AI tech, but not enough to avoid autonomous cars
A significant percentage of people fear AI tech, but not enough to avoid using autonomous cars when they become available. That is according to new research that goes against the “Frankenstein complex”, where humans are predicted to be hostile to robots and AI because they are afraid of them.
22 May 2023
Research|Science|Sustainability
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Senoptica, innovative foodtech startup that combats food waste, closes funding round
Senoptica Technologies, a deep-tech packaging sensor technology company that spun out from Trinity College Dublin, announced today a first close of €550,000 on its €1.5m bridge funding round.
18 May 2023
Innovation|Sustainability
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First radio signal reveals supernova origin
Astronomers from around the globe, including those from Trinity, today reveal the origin of a thermonuclear supernova explosion through the first ever detection of radio waves from an exploding white dwarf star.
17 May 2023
Research|Science
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Trinity signs new five-year Memorandum of Understanding with Al Quds University
A renewed five-year Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Trinity College Dublin’s School of Religion, Theology & Peace Studies and Al Quds University Human Rights Clinic at an event in Al Quds University Human Rights Clinic, Jerusalem Old City last week.
16 May 2023
Research|Society
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Lifelong learning for climate justice focus of new €2.4m Trinity-led research project
The establishment of a national network to connect stakeholders in Ireland working on climate justice will be explored at a public consultation in Trinity Long Room Hub this week.
16 May 2023
Environment|Research|Society|Sustainability
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Multi-million investment will foster outstanding cancer care in Ireland
Irish Cancer Society partners with the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute to fund new programmes integrating scientific discovery with patient care to pioneer novel ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer.
16 May 2023
Health|Innovation|Research|Society
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Positive attitudes towards LGBTQ+ young people in paediatric ED settings but knowledge gaps exist
Trinity researchers and colleagues in Children’s Health Ireland and University College Dublin found that healthcare professionals held positive attitudes towards LGBTQ+ young people but were less confident in their knowledge of specific health issues.
11 May 2023
Health|Research|Society
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Trinity economist traces historic roots of economic nationalism
New research by Trinity economist Dr Marvin Suesse explores the deep history underpinning the revival of economic nationalist policies and explains their appeal and inherent conflicts.
11 May 2023
Research|Society
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Trinity hosts Knowledge Transfer Impact and Valorisation conference
The IKTA conference brings together the Knowledge Transfer community from Research Performing Organisations across Ireland with their key stakeholders.
11 May 2023
Business|Innovation|Research
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Dr Pablo Gracia secures ERC Consolidator Grant
Dr Pablo Gracia, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, has secured a prestigious European Research Council Consolidator Grant to explore links between digital use and social inequalities in adolescents’ well-being.
10 May 2023
Awards and Funding|Research|Society
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Trinity Quantum Alliance established to create vibrant quantum ecosystem in Ireland
Today saw the launch of the Trinity Quantum Alliance, a collaboration that brings together experts from research and industry, and which includes a new customised space in Trinity East for innovative projects in quantum science and technology, simulation, education and computation.
5 May 2023
Innovation|Research|Science
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Trinity’s child health research excellence captured in new report
The report which outlines the extensive and life-changing range of child health research taking place across multiple disciplines in Trinity College was launched as part of an exploration event to look towards Trinity’s Vision for Child Health 2040.
4 May 2023
Health|Research
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Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason delivers Henry Grattan Lecture
The School of Social Sciences and Philosophy lecture series has been running since 2013, featuring speakers including former Taoiseach Mr John Bruton, former President of Ireland Mary McAleese and Mario Draghi, former President of the European Central Bank.
3 May 2023
Society
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Victoria Adukwei Bulley wins Pollard International Poetry Prize
Administered by the Trinity Oscar Wilde Centre in the School of English the prize is awarded to an outstanding debut collection of poetry in the English language.
3 May 2023
Awards and Funding|Culture
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Tackling the problem of safe participation in women’s rugby union
Trinity researchers highlight the complexity of tackle skill learning and tackle injury mitigation in women’s rugby union by uncovering how rugby culture and interactions with teammates, coaches, clubs and wider society shape player behaviours and experiences.
2 May 2023
Health|Research
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‘Through the Eyes of the Child’ – children’s experiences of Tusla services documented
Trinity College Dublin and Tusla – Child and Family Agency announce the launch of a research report entitled, ‘Through the Eyes of the Child: A Study of Tusla Child Protection and Welfare Intervention’.
26 Apr 2023
Research|Society
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Trinity College Dublin to dename the Berkeley Library
The name has been judged inconsistent with the University’s core values. Trinity is to dename the Berkeley Library while adopting a retain-and-explain approach to a stained-glass window commemorating George Berkeley.
26 Apr 2023
Community|Culture|Society
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mRNA vaccine pioneer Dr Katalin Karikó receives 2023 Dawson prize in Genetics
Dr Katalin Karikó, whose work was central to the development of the mRNA based COVID-19 vaccines used all over the world, received the 2023 Dawson prize in Genetics in Trinity.
25 Apr 2023
Awards and Funding|Research|Science
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Trinity celebrates new Scholars and Fellows
In total, 62 new Scholars, 37 new Fellows, seven new Professorial Fellows and two Honorary Fellows were announced across a range of disciplines.
24 Apr 2023
Awards and Funding|Students