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A “fundamental breakthrough” for the future of designing materials
A new understanding of how materials form at the nano scale will impact how they are designed -- ultimately enabling more efficient devices and extending battery life.
28 Jul 2017
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Trinity marks centenary of the Irish Convention
Two former Taoisigh, John Bruton, Bertie Ahern, and some of Ireland’s leading historians gathered for 'The Irish Convention, 1917-1918: A Centenary Symposium'.
27 Jul 2017
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Scientists switch on world-leading radio telescope
Joining the the international low frequency array (LOFAR) telescope network will allow astrophysicists based in Ireland to study the early Universe and better understand the effects of the Sun on Earth.
27 Jul 2017
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Trinity appoints new community liaison officer
The community liaison officer facilitates and promotes engagement with the college.
19 Jul 2017
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Researchers uncover new treatment options for common debilitating skin disease
The researchers pinpointed 'Th17' cells as mediating the disease (Hidradenitis suppurativa). A number of existing treatments target the same pathway and may be effective in treating HS.
19 Jul 2017
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New research points to treatment breakthrough for globally devastating viruses
An international collaboration, including scientists from Trinity College Dublin has potentially unlocked the door to better treatment of viral diseases, including the flu and the common cold.
12 Jul 2017
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Innovators of tomorrow showcase next-gen prototype vehicle and robotic solutions
Trinity students demonstrated innovative, next-gen autonomous vehicles, robots for education and the educational collaborative spaces of tomorrow at the 4E5 showcase.
11 Jul 2017
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Homelessness among women in Ireland highest in Europe
Growing numbers of women throughout Europe are experiencing homelessness according to research published by Trinity academic, Dr Paula Mayock.
11 Jul 2017
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Trinity welcomes Queen Medb as public names our campus VIP
Hundreds of name suggestions rolled in for Trinity's queen bee via a social media competition. Queen Medb sits on her throne in a beehive installed in Trinity as part of its campus pollinator plan.
7 Jul 2017
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Trinity team leads €12m EU-funded project to bring nature into cities
Through Connecting Nature, 11 European cities will invest in large-scale implementation of nature-based solutions and share their experiences on a global scale.
5 Jul 2017
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Trinity academics win prestigious Royal Society University Research Fellowships
Marius de Leeuw and Dr David Wilson, both of the Trinity School of Mathematics, scoop two of the three prizes on offer.
5 Jul 2017
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Researchers take to Zero-G ‘Vomit Comet’ to study steam-powered spaceccraft
Dr Robinson was assessing how water evaporates in space for the European Space Agency, with his work focused on the potential of steam for powering next-gen spacecraft.
5 Jul 2017
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Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute to play major role in new cancer strategy
Trinity and St James’s Hospital jointly welcomed the announcement of the national cancer strategy and the key role that a new comprehensive cancer care centre will have as part of its delivery.
5 Jul 2017
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Ireland joins leading international astronomy collaboration
Ireland is to join the International LOFAR Telescope collaboration, which will enable researchers to study solar activity and exploding stars, search for new planets, and explore the distant universe.
29 Jun 2017
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Scientists build giant ‘molecular cages’ for energy conversion and drug delivery
The porous, ’sponge'-type molecules have an enormous internal surface area, which allows their use as 'molecular flasks' that change the reactivity of encapsulated molecules.
29 Jun 2017
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Trinity researchers lauded for outstanding achievement in European research
Professor Anna Davies, Professor Poul Holm and Professor Linda Doyle received special awards at Ireland’s Champions of EU Research event.
28 Jun 2017
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Trinity student wins World Chemistry Congress international award
Recent Trinity PhD graduate, Dr Fergus Poynton, is one of five winners of a prestigious International Award for Young Chemists.
26 Jun 2017
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Bob Geldof takes centre stage at the Honorary Degrees 2017
The stellar cast, including a world leading scientist, an Irish historian, an environmentalist and leading global medical researcher were awarded Trinity’s highest honour by the Chancellor of the University.
23 Jun 2017
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Businesses and beekeepers unite to address biodiversity issues
Irish businesses, beekeepers and researchers took part in a ‘Biodiversity Forum’ to discuss how to tackle current biodiversity loss.
23 Jun 2017
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Trinity immunologist and LaunchBox graduate among Ireland’s Most Powerful Women
Professor Lydia Lynch and FoodCloud co-founder, Iseult Ward, were named in the Top 25 of WXN 2017 Ireland's Most Powerful Women.
22 Jun 2017
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Community National Schools research shows pupils don’t want to be separated
New Research on Community National Schools found that pupils don't want to be separated according to their faith.
22 Jun 2017
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New TILDA study examines retirement income and quality of life in older age
A new report released by The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), Trinity College Dublin, reveals that retirement income is positively associated with quality of life. The research investigates the relationship between income and quality of life in older age in Ireland.
20 Jun 2017
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New app launched to tackle drug resistant stomach infections
A new app to help reverse the falling rates of successful treatment of the stomach infection H.pylori in Ireland has just been launched. H.pylori affects between 25-30% of people in Ireland.
19 Jun 2017
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Trinity Access Programme students graduate with flying colours
Thirty-eight students graduated from Trinity Access Programmes (TAP) Foundation Course for Higher Education.
16 Jun 2017
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Human Rights and Religious Summer School to take place in Trinity
Summer school to explore relationship between religion, human rights, and the state
16 Jun 2017
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Student entrepreneurs chase business investment via LaunchBox 2017
Trinity College Dublin’s hugely successful business incubator programme LaunchBox has created 40 startups and raised €6.1m in investment and funding since 2013. 10 new teams take part this year.
16 Jun 2017
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Earning a living in a changing climate – the plant perspective
Some of the world’s plants are using 'last-stand' strategies to survive rather than thrive as global climate change gathers apace.
14 Jun 2017
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First Trinity Graduate elected Taoiseach
Leo Varadkar studied Medicine at Trinity and completed his six year degree in April 2003.
14 Jun 2017
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High levels of mental health issues for spousal carers of people with dementia
The largest study undertaken in Ireland to examine the health and wellbeing of people caring for their spouse with dementia was launched during national carers Week.
13 Jun 2017
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Trinity set to deliver two Springboard+ postgrad certificate courses for HEA
The two courses will take place in the autumn for 18 weeks on a part-time basis.
13 Jun 2017