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‘Democracy & the Legacy of Revolutionary Violence’
Democracy and the Legacy of Revolutionary Violence was the theme of the sixth Annual Edmund Burke Lecture delivered by Canadian writer, historian and former politician Michael Ignatieff.
11 Oct 2022
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Geneticists discover new wild goat subspecies via ancient DNA
Geneticists from Trinity, together with a team of international collaborators, have discovered a previously unknown lineage of wild goats over ten millennia old. The new goat type, discovered from genetic screening of bone remains and referred to as “the Taurasian tur”, likely survived the Last Glacial Maximum (the ice age), which stranded their ancestors in the high peaks of the Taurus Mountains in Turkey where their remains were found.
6 Oct 2022
Research|Science
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Fishing for sharks: hot or not?
New research from marine scientists raises potential red flags for sharks that are caught and released by anglers. The team has discovered that the ocean’s iconic predators typically spike temperatures after they have been caught, which may have physiological and behavioural impacts.
5 Oct 2022
Environment|Research|Science
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Supporting midwives to empower and educate mothers on breastfeeding: Trinity conference
A two-day conference begins today at Trinity, celebrating the normality of breastfeeding and the vital role of midwives in supporting new mothers to initiate and maintain breastfeeding.
4 Oct 2022
Health
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‘Democracy and the Legacy of Revolutionary Violence’ – Michael Ignatieff to deliver 6th Annual Burke Lecture
Hosted by the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Research Institute, the Annual Edmund Burke Lecture celebrates Trinity’s strong connection with the 18th-century philosopher, historian and politician Edmund Burke.
3 Oct 2022
Research
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New maternity care research centre launched
The new Trinity Centre for Maternity Care Research (TCMCR) will identify and address issues in maternity and neonatal services, improve these services and work with maternity and children’s hospital colleagues to implement these changes to align with research findings.
30 Sep 2022
Health|Research
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Translating Sally Rooney – author and translators gather to celebrate International Translation Day
Bestselling Irish author Sally Rooney was joined by three of her translators at an event hosted by Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation to mark International Translation Day.
30 Sep 2022
Arts|Research
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New research network to enhance dementia care, outcomes and offer access to clinical trials
Dementia Trials Ireland (DTI) , led by Trinity College Dublin, is an exciting new national dementia research network hat will offer every person in Ireland living with or at risk of dementia, the opportunity to access clinical trials. Over 65,000 people in Ireland are living with the condition.
29 Sep 2022
Health|Research
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Science and art collide to open eyes and minds to impact of climate change on storm surge levels around Irish coastline
The Línte na Farraige project’s visual light installations, by Finnish artists Timo Aho and Pekka Niittyvirta, indicate the projected rise in sea levels from future storm surges. Installations will open at Spanish Arch, Galway, and will be followed by other coastal locations in the coming months.
29 Sep 2022
Arts|Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability
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Decipher the earliest languages, debate AI and learn about climate change research at START
START (Start Talking About Research Today ) features music, debate, games, storytelling, screenings, and live experiments. Over 40 free events will showcase how Irish research is shaping society and offer people the chance to engage with the researchers leading the way.
26 Sep 2022
Arts|Environment|Health|Innovation|Research|Science
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Early intervention vital in psychosis services
Professor Catherine Darker, Associate Professor in Health Services Research writes on her newly launched independent evaluation of the HSE's implementation of a new model of care for the early detection and treatment of people experiencing their first episode of psychosis.
22 Sep 2022
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The synthetic rocks helping us understand how sought-after rare earth elements form
Researchers from Trinity have shed new light on the formation of increasingly precious rare earth elements (REEs) by creating synthetic rocks and testing their responses to varying environmental conditions. REEs are used in electronic devices and green energy technologies, from smartphones to e-cars.
22 Sep 2022
Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability
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“Consultation with people who are invested in the outcome of your work, works” : World Alzheimer’s Day
World Alzheimer's Day offers the opportunity to talk about the importance of Public, Patient and Carer Involvement (PPI) in Trinity research, in particular in the soon to be launched Dementia Trials Ireland (DTI), a HRB research network to enhance dementia care and outcomes. Karen Meenan, PPI and Communications/Dissemination Coordinator in DTI, discusses the importance of PPI and the DTI participants' experiences.
21 Sep 2022
Health|Research
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Higher financial burden on those with more than one chronic health condition, new national study finds
Researchers at Trinity, along with colleagues in RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) have found that patients with more than one chronic health condition are under a significantly higher financial burden with healthcare expenses than those without a chronic health condition. Their findings, published in the journal BMJ Open, are particularly pertinent in the current cost-of-living crisis.
21 Sep 2022
Health|Research
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One in four women are not aware of uterine cancer: World GO Day
The Irish Network for Gynaecological Oncology (INGO) highlights the importance of increasing awareness among women that maintaining a healthier body weight and being physically active can reduce the risk of Uterine Cancer.
20 Sep 2022
Health|Research
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Who do you think you are? What does your avatar say about you?
When using social virtual reality, we hide behind avatars. But is it really hiding or is it a way to express our new digital selves? A new Trinity study suggests it is both – experimenting with one’s avatar can be a creative act of self-representation, but also one of conformity or escapism.
19 Sep 2022
Arts|Research
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Concerning high rates of metabolic syndrome found in older Irish adults
New research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College shows a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome among adults aged ≥50 years in Ireland. The study is published in the journal PLOS One.
15 Sep 2022
Health|Research
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Trinity and IBM strengthen collaborative research and education links
Trinity and IBM have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that reflects both parties’ intention to strengthen collaborative links between the two organisations.
15 Sep 2022
Innovation|Research|Science
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Trinity and Belong To partner for first national study on LGBTQI+ mental health since marriage equality referendum
Belong To and Trinity College Dublin have partnered for a national study: Being LGBTQI+ in Ireland which will examine the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQI+ people in the Republic of Ireland and investigate public attitudes towards LGBTQI+ people.
14 Sep 2022
Health|Research
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Slowing of continental plate movement controlled timing of Earth’s largest volcanic events
Scientists have shed new light on the timing and likely cause of major volcanic events that occurred millions of years ago and caused such climatic and biological upheaval that they drove some of the most devastating extinction events in Earth’s history.
9 Sep 2022
Environment|Research|Science