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Researchers investigate treatment of cancer cachexia in collaboration with Artelo Biosciences
Cachexia is a wasting syndrome that affects up to 80% of all cancer patients and is believed to hasten death in this population of people.
3 Feb 2021
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Trinity joins national effort to involve public in research process from the start
Given its success to date, Trinity is the national lead for advancing the conversation on quality and impact of patient involvement in health-related research.
2 Feb 2021
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Trinity-led ADAPT and CONNECT SFI Research Centres among five receiving €193 million investment
The investment, which will support approximately 1,060 graduate and Post-Doctoral students and Research Fellows employed by the Centres, is further backed by 200 industry partners that are committing over €91 million in cash and in-kind contributions.
1 Feb 2021
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TILDA report shows scale of COVID crisis for Ireland’s older people
The wide-ranging report shows impact of COVID-19 restrictions on the lives of older adults.
28 Jan 2021
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Trinity ranked most international university in EU by Times Higher Education
Trinity College Dublin has been ranked the most international university in the European Union in 2021 based on staff, students and international reputation, according to a new list from the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
28 Jan 2021
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Public invited to create, share and interact with unique COVID-19 stories via “Virtual Field Trips”
People will create their stories by using open-source tools, ambient noise and photos taken from their chosen locations, and a free-to-use social virtual reality (VR) platform.
27 Jan 2021
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Trinity researchers join international experts in pioneering digital mental health treatments
Scientists from the E-mental Health Group at Trinity's School of Psychology were among 23 international partners exploring mental health care and psychological/ psychiatric services innovation.
27 Jan 2021
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527 students receive Entrance Exhibition awards
Students from every county in Ireland and 15 countries in the EU won awards having achieved the highest points among entrants from their secondary school, above a minimum of 500 CAO points (or equivalent).
26 Jan 2021
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Findings reveal stark health impacts of ‘cocooning’ for older people
The study showed that 1 in 5 older persons did not leave their home since being advised to 'cocoon', while over 57% reported loneliness.
25 Jan 2021
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Trinity receives funding to help students with disabilities
Trinity Disability Service is delighted to announce that it has been successful in a funding application to develop strategic initiatives to provide additional supports to Trinity's students with disabilities and to make Trinity a more inclusive and accessible University.
22 Jan 2021
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Trinity joins Poetry Ireland to highlight the creativity of older people
The Global Brain Health Institute collaborates to host this nationwide call encouraging Ireland's older people to imagine, to create and to write.
19 Jan 2021
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New €7 million sustainable crop production project focuses on underutilised crops
The €7 million funding will be used to promote underutilised crops in Europe. The Trinity team will develop a toolkit to assess these production systems in terms of nutritional, environmental and ecological impact.
18 Jan 2021
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TILDA reveals vital evidence to inform HSE COVID vaccine roll-out
Researchers release key recommendations to boost uptake and efficacy of vaccine in older adults.
18 Jan 2021
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Discovery pinpoints new therapeutic target for atopic dermatitis
The new pathway that could be targeted with therapies offers a welcome new possibility for fighting AD. This is especially important in an era in which antimicrobial resistance is an emerging global threat.
11 Jan 2021
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Businesses urged to donate funds, laptops to tackle digital divide
As schools nationwide today begin a period of remote learning, Trinity College Dublin and Camara Ireland are appealing urgently for more businesses to help supply laptops to disadvantaged students.
11 Jan 2021
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Persistent ill-health post-COVID occurs irrespective of severity of initial infection
The research presents the first study globally to assess lung function and respiratory symptoms in patients across the full range of initial COVID-19 severity.
8 Jan 2021
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2020 in books: Trinity reads of the year
Trinity alumni and academics have been busy producing books this year on all kinds of topics - so for a selected guide to Trinity-linked Christmas books from poetry through prose to science, read on …
30 Dec 2020
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The joyous birth of a baby and the hope for 2021
The word ‘midwife’ means ‘with woman’ and that is the midwife's key role in the birth of a new baby, both at Christmas time and throughout the year.
29 Dec 2020
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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Dr. Ciarán Kenny, Department of Clinical Speech and Language Studies at Trinity explores what makes children’s singing voices sound so angelic.
27 Dec 2020
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It’s electrifying! This is how Earth could be entirely powered by sustainable energy
The fully renewable energy-powered future envisioned by the team would require a significant “electrification” of our energy.
26 Dec 2020
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