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International Conference on National Stereotyping and Cultural Identities
The conference sought to investigate crucial cultural dimensions behind recent European crises.
13 Mar 2017
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Trinity astrophysicist to help direct missions with European Space Agency
Professor Peter Gallagher will oversee and implement a number of space missions under the ESA’s Cosmic Vision 2015 - 2025 strategy.
10 Mar 2017
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Annual Humanities Horizons Lecture
Rise of 'illiberal politics' marked by 'strongman leadership'.
10 Mar 2017
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Trinity sees increase in first preference CAO applications for 2017
A total of 8,142 students selected Trinity as their first choice, an increase of almost 2% on 2016.
9 Mar 2017
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New TILDA report on ageing in Ireland launched
The report presents findings from Wave 3 of TILDA, which impact on the health and well-being of Ireland’s adult population aged 54 years and over and maps changes that have occurred since the first wave of TILDA data collection in 2010.
7 Mar 2017
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Embracing Disruption: Finding Opportunities in Crises
The Trinity Global Business Forum looked at disruptive forces that currently prevail in the business environment.
3 Mar 2017
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Trinity Student Awarded First Schwarzman Scholarship for Ireland
Trinity College Dublin’s Lara Connaughton is the first Irish recipient of a Schwarzman Scholarship in Tsinghua University, Beijing.
3 Mar 2017
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Scientists discover how obesity stops ‘guardian immune cells’ doing their job
Special immune cells – ILCs – cannot function properly once obesity is established, and without their help we are at risk from inflammation and diabetes.
2 Mar 2017
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Decades-old DNA from taxidermy specimens explains genetic structure of goats
Innovative DNA comparisons made between decades-old taxidermy specimens and modern-day goats show the effect of selective agricultural breeding.
1 Mar 2017
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Quantum computers closer to reality following molecular magnets breakthrough
The breakthrough could increase a computer hard-disk’s capacity by 1000 using tiny molecules.
28 Feb 2017
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Film director Martin Scorsese visits Trinity
The film director was presented with the Gold Medal of Honorary Patronage by the President of the Society, Matthew Nuding
24 Feb 2017
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Celebrating 50 years of the Berkeley Library
The 1960’s building was considered a beacon of modernism for Trinity, Dublin and Ireland.
22 Feb 2017
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New research to assess how lasers may provide more energy-efficient Internet
Professor John Donegan from the School of Physics has been awarded €1.46m by Science Foundation Ireland to assess the impact lasers could have.
21 Feb 2017
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Researchers use new eye-tracking technology to ask what drives human choice
Tracking pupil movement across computer screens produces 'heat maps' and ’scan paths' that explain which features are attracting attention – and in what order.
21 Feb 2017
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New Trinity Research in Childhood Centre Launched
The Centre will deliver innovative and collaborative research which will help enhance our understanding of the child's world.
20 Feb 2017
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How cancers trick the immune system into helping rather than harming them
Trinity scientists have identified a molecule that sends a 'wound-healing' message from tumour cells. If we can disrupt this messaging system, we may be able to fight certain cancers.
16 Feb 2017
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Researchers pinpoint watery past on Mars
A valley on Mars that appears to have held water in years gone by offers a prime target to search for past life forms on the Red Planet.
15 Feb 2017
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Sexual activity of Ireland’s older adults analysed in new TILDA research
A new study released by the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing at Trinity College Dublin on Valentine’s day paints a positive picture of the little studied and infrequently discussed sexual lives of older adults in Ireland.
14 Feb 2017
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Trinity launches MBA Scholarship to Create Gender Balance in Irish Businesses
This initiative will provide one full scholarship worth €32,000 and six bursaries each worth €5,000 across the Trinity full-time and part-time MBA programmes.
13 Feb 2017
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Trinity marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation
The Reformation quincentenary (1517-2017) will be marked in Trinity with a series of events this week, including a two day theological symposium, organised by the Lutheran Church in Ireland and the Confederal School of Religions, Peace Studies and Theology.
13 Feb 2017
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Trinity continues to be Ireland’s leading university in Times Higher rankings
Trinity continues to be Ireland’s leading university with a global ranking of 131 by the Times Higher World University Rankings.
10 Feb 2017
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The ‘Goldilocks’ genes that hold clues to a plethora of diseases
A relatively short list of genes are candidates for a suite of diseases including autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, and epilepsy.
8 Feb 2017
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Super scavengers and the meat-thieving traits that have stood the test of time
Any animal – living or dead – can be placed on a ’scavenging scale' based on variations in a few key biological traits and the environment at hand.
7 Feb 2017
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Educational psychologist warns of future challenges of cyberbullying in new book
A new book on cyberbullying co-edited by Dr McGuckin Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology looks at the prevalence of the behaviour, female and male roles, coping strategies and interventions, and future challenges.
7 Feb 2017
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Low socioeconomic status reduces life expectancy
Low socioeconomic status reduces life expectancy and should be counted as a major risk factor in health policy, new 'Lancet' study says.
3 Feb 2017
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Study finds innovative specialist epilepsy nurse model improves patient care
A new study launched today at Trinity College Dublin has found that an innovative model of care involving specialist epilepsy nurses had a very positive impact of the health of people with epilepsy and is a cost effective way of delivering quality care to thousands of epilepsy patients and their families while reducing attendance at emergency departments.
2 Feb 2017
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Geneticists pen new tales of human history with the ink of ancient DNA
Geneticists have shed new light on the movements and evolution of people in East Asia and the Baltic by analysing human remains aged between 5,000 and 8,000 years old.
2 Feb 2017
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Green light for new student accommodation
More students will be able to live on campus at Trinity College Dublin after planners granted permission for new student residences.
31 Jan 2017
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European universities call for immediate rethink of Trump’s executive order
The European Universities Association is asking President Trump to recall his executive order temporarily preventing entrance into the US of persons from seven Muslim-majority countries.
31 Jan 2017
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Scientists discover key role of ‘protector’ molecule that fights the common flu
The scientists discovered that a biological molecule – STAT3 – is key in fighting viruses such as the common flu and hope this discovery may lead to new therapeutic options against a suite of viral infections.
26 Jan 2017