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Something fishy from the past but for the future – a new approach to sustainable seafood
A new book is being launched to inspire a unique approach to sustainable seafood consumption. Darina Allen from Ballymaloe Cookery School is joined by leading researchers in a webinar open to all.
17 Jun 2021
Research
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Spirituality and spiritual awareness central to good healthcare practice
There is an increasing body of evidence around spiritual care, competence, assessment and an awareness that person’s religious beliefs and spirituality should be sensitively explored and routinely considered as an essential component of care delivery.
17 Jun 2021
Research
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Dr Sheila Cannon wins Trinity’s Civic Engagement Award
Dr Cannon has worked for Trinity for the past five years. She has worked with and supported 80 social enterprises in Ireland and internationally in various ways through teaching, research, and engagement.
15 Jun 2021
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Public invited to enjoy VR Ulysses Live to celebrate Bloomsday 2021
Part of the opening scene of Joyce’s classical modernist work of literature will be performed live in AltSpaceVR for the first time.
14 Jun 2021
Research
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Kinsella Challenge-Based E3 awards go to four multi-disciplinary projects
The awards, made possible through the generous philanthropic support of Eric and Barbara Kinsella, strive to foster innovative cross-disciplinary research that inspired by the E3 global challenges or perspectives.
14 Jun 2021
Research
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New Toolkit to Transform Collaborative Research Approaches
For more than 2 years, the EU-funded SHAPE-ID project at Trinity College Dublin has been working with European partners with a particular focus on how to strengthen the integration of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) in inter-and transdisciplinary research
10 Jun 2021
Research
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Louise Grubb appointed Chair at Tangent, Trinity’s Ideas Workspace
A graduate of Trinity College Dublin, Louise holds a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics from the university, as well as an MBS in International Marketing from DCU. She succeeds Brian Caulfield as Chair.
9 Jun 2021
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Trinity ranks 101st in QS World University Rankings 2022
Trinity saw a rise in academic reputation but a countervailing decline in global scores associated with staff-student ratios, where all Irish universities struggle to do well.
8 Jun 2021
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10,000-year-old DNA pens the first tales of the earliest domesticated goats
The findings, assimilated from DNA taken from the remains of 32 goats that died some 10,000 years ago in the Zagros mountains, provide clues to how early agricultural practices shaped the evolution of these animals.
8 Jun 2021
Research
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Secondary infections inflame the brain and further disrupt cognition in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than 5% of those over 60 and this distressing, debilitating condition causes difficulties for a huge number of people across the globe.
3 Jun 2021
Research
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Taoiseach attends ceremony as Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute names co-directors
The Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute, jointly operated by Trinity College Dublin and St James’s Hospital, has named Professor Maeve Lowery and Professor John Kennedy as joint directors.
3 Jun 2021
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The politics of public health during the COVID-19 pandemic on the island of Ireland
The study shows that inter-jurisdictional commitments for health as contained in the Good Friday Agreement provide a framework for cooperation and coordination of population health on the island of Ireland
3 Jun 2021
Research
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Tuberculosis in Irish Prisons: new study recommends increased testing
The research shows that tuberculosis is an issue in Irish prisons and supports the need for improving early TB diagnosis and care within the system.
1 Jun 2021
Research
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Experts say legislation is needed to set in stone the right of Irish workers to disconnect
While remote working offers great flexibility, it poses challenges for work-life balance. There is a particular risk that remote working gives rise to an organisational culture of constant availability.
1 Jun 2021
Research
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Larger sample sizes needed to avoid false negative findings in vitamin D trials
The study demonstrated that individual differences in vitamin D status among trial participants coupled with seasonal fluctuations can have a detrimental impact on a trial's ability to detect true causal effects.
31 May 2021
Research
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Philanthropists Eric and Barbara Kinsella donate €30m to Trinity College
Donation will kickstart Trinity East, the first new campus proposed by Trinity in its 429-year history, to be modelled on innovation districts such as Cambridge Square in Boston and similar districts in Toronto, Rotterdam and Barcelona.
27 May 2021
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NatPro Centre unlocks the power of natural products to benefit human health and society
The Centre will advance research and innovation of naturally derived products to deliver human health benefits and innovative life science solutions across sectors.
26 May 2021
Research
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Biodiversity audit of Trinity’s campus and properties will quantify species and habitat diversity
This exciting project will quantify the habitat and species diversity across the 47-acre College Green campus, along with Trinity’s satellite properties.
22 May 2021
Research
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Lancet publishes pivotal results from clinical trial for the chronic condition, atopic dermatitis
Results of the study led by Professor Alan Irvine are hugely encouraging and will hopefully offer an additional treatment option for patients.
21 May 2021
Research
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Government announces €25 million in funding for Trinity College’s Old Library
The Old Library is home to the magnificent Long Room and precious manuscripts, including the 9th century Book of Kells. This marks the most significant funding award for the cultural heritage sector this year.
20 May 2021