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New Irish research reveals the secret lives of tiger sharks
The researchers hope to assess how the global climate crisis may impact these apex predators, whose physiology is directly affected by temperature.
7 Jun 2019
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Trinity launches first Research Strategy and Charter
Trinity’s first Living Research Excellence Strategy and Research Charter have been launched by the Provost, Dr Patrick Prendergast.
6 Jun 2019
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Scientists discover how Hepatitis C “ghosts” our immune system
The virus dulls the normal immune response to viral infection by hijacking our own cellular machinery that ordinarily initiates the response.
5 Jun 2019
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SciFest@TCPID showcases STEM projects from students with intellectual disabilities
The Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities (TCPID) was proud to host its third annual ‘SciFest@TCPID supported by Abbott’ exhibition and award ceremony this week. The event was held in the Science Gallery in Trinity and showcased an exciting array of investigative science and technology projects, researched and curated by current TCPID students. SciFest@TCPID, […]
31 May 2019
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Trinity researchers showcase pollinator and sustainability friendly gardens at Bloom
They have been created thanks to interdisciplinary collaboration between experts in botany, education and engineering.
30 May 2019
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I-LOFAR Education Centre & AstroLands Education programme launches at Birr
The centre will be equipped with a 3D video globe, a large video wall, interactive flat screen displays, and a LOFAR radio telescope network activity wall.
30 May 2019
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Trinity’s evaluation of HSE’s ‘Schwartz Rounds’ first of its kind in Ireland
The School of Nursing and Midwifery at Trinity College have presented the findings of their independent evaluation of the HSE's Schwartz Rounds; an initiative which aims to support healthcare professionals with the emotional impact and experiences of their roles.
29 May 2019
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Trinity introduces Joint Honors course combinations
In 2019/20, a student may enter to study two subjects or ‘Joint Honors’.
28 May 2019
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Scientists uncover exotic matter in the Sun’s atmosphere
The scientists used large radio telescopes and ultraviolet cameras on a NASA spacecraft to better understand the exotic “fourth state of matter” known as plasma.
23 May 2019
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Trinity Access Foundation Course provides model for new Oxford initiative
Oxford University has announced a major access initiative modelled on the Trinity Access Foundation Course.
22 May 2019
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Tangent incubator to nurture 15 new digital health start-ups
Fifteen digital health start-ups from across Europe today embark on a bespoke incubator programme organised by Tangent, Trinity’s Ideas Workspace at Trinity College Dublin, which aims to identify and develop new technologies promoting healthy living, active ageing and innovative healthcare systems. Backed by the European Union, EIT Health (network of best-in-class health innovators) and Trinity, […]
22 May 2019
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Public invited to shape the future of social media via ‘Heliosphere’
The scientists behind Heliosphere want to hear how people use and engage with social media, as well as their hopes and fears for its future.
21 May 2019
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Energy saving tech cuts consumption by 25% in water supply network
A low-cost turbine in the water supply network is reducing energy consumption from the Blackstairs Group Water Scheme in Co. Wexford.
20 May 2019
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Trinity researchers find stark social inequalities in children’s body mass index
Researchers at Trinity College have found that socio-economic inequalities in children’s body mass index (BMI) emerge during the pre-school years and widen across childhood and into early adolescence
20 May 2019
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Trinity scientists call for immediate action to stem biodiversity losses
As the spotlight falls on Biodiversity Week 2019, two of Trinity's scientists speak out about the seriousness of the global biodiversity loss crisis.
18 May 2019
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Minister Mitchell O’Connor launches gender equality charter
A charter to promote gender equality in the university sector was formally launched by Minister of State for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O'Connor at an event hosted by Trinity College Dublin.
15 May 2019
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Robotics engineers unveil ‘Stevie II’ – Ireland’s first socially assistive AI robot
Stevie II is the successor to Stevie, a prototype assistance robot who took the country by storm in 2017. Stevie II embodies significant technological upgrades and advanced AI capabilities.
15 May 2019
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Lost in indirect translation — researchers tackle problems of indirect translation
Literary translation researchers and computer scientists at Trinity College Dublin and Dublin City University are joining forces to help address the age-old issue of important cultural meaning being diluted in translation.
14 May 2019
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AMBER secures €40 million in Government funding
AMBER the SFI Research Centre for Advanced Materials and Bio-Engineering Research, headquartered at Trinity has secured €40 million in Government funding for phase two of the centre as part of Project Ireland 2040.
9 May 2019
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Scientists pinpoint potential new target for regulating inflammation
The work gives hope that we may be able to one day regulate inflammation, which would provide a new option for treating a plethora of diseases.
7 May 2019
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Professor Valeria Nicolosi Ireland’s first to win six ERC awards
Today's Proof of Concept grant brings Professor Nicolosi's total secured research funding to over €20 million.
2 May 2019
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Improving walking infrastructure a good investment for Dublin’s commuters
Such changes would reduce harmful emissions from motor vehicles and increase well-being through physical activity.
1 May 2019
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Clowning around is good for brain health
Academic Dr Lenisa Brandao at the Global Brain Health Institute at Trinity explains how clowning around is much more than good fun, and can have a positive impact on our brain health.
1 May 2019
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‘Invasion 1169’ conference on 850th anniversary of Anglo-Norman invasion
To mark the 850th anniversary of the Anglo-Norman invasion Trinity's Department of History is hosting an international conference, 'Invasion 1169', to re-evaluate the significance of the invasion and the impact it had on Ireland.
1 May 2019
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Researchers to push boundaries of particle physics with €10 million H2020 funding
The developed technologies will drive advances in medicine and industry and impact advanced scientific computing and machine learning.
25 Apr 2019
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Two new bird species found in Indonesia
The two new beautiful bird species are called the Wakatobi white-eye and the Wangi-wangi white-eye.
24 Apr 2019
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Trinity Week explores theme of ‘Silence’
The Trinity Week programme for 2019 includes film screenings, literary events, health and well being workshops, nature walks and public discussions all focusing on the theme of ‘silence’.
24 Apr 2019
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Honorary Degrees 2019
Chancellor of the University, Mary Robinson, presided over the ceremony for the last time after 21 years in the position.
18 Apr 2019
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Trinity at heart of European conversation about re-use of health data
Trinity College Dublin and Tallaght University Hospital researchers have coordinated a successful H2020 bid with a value of €4.05 million for a collaborative project involving 23 partners across Europe, linking healthcare data in autoimmune disease. HELICAL: HEalth data LInkage for ClinicAL benefit is a MSCA innovative training network comprising 17 academic and 9 non-academic/industry partners […]
18 Apr 2019
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Trinity and Inland Fisheries Ireland to collaborate on fisheries research
Trinity’s School of Natural Sciences and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today that will enable both institutions to collaborate closely across fisheries research projects. Minister of State with responsibility for the inland fisheries sector, Sean Canney, attended the signing and welcomed the formalisation of the partnership. The MOU was signed […]
17 Apr 2019
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