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Trinity to headquarter new €31.6 million Research Ireland ARC Hub for Therapeutics
The overall goal of the Hub is to take world-leading research to commercialisation outcomes such as spinouts and licenses. Along with Trinity, University College Dublin (UCD) and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences (RCSI) are consortium partners.
12 Feb 2025
Awards and Funding|Health|Innovation|Research|Science
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Pharmacy reforms needed to boost Ireland’s pandemic preparedness
Health system reforms to further integrate the community pharmacy sector are required to strengthen Ireland’s pandemic preparedness, according to new research conducted by health policy analysts from the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy.
11 Feb 2025
Health|Research|Society
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Exciting and dynamic rugby to flow from Irish AI research
A groundbreaking research project funded by Lero, the Research Ireland Centre for Software, and the IRFU is deploying AI to analyse the tackle event in rugby to enhance player welfare and performance.
11 Feb 2025
Research|Science
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Telecoms for Everyone to highlight benefits of digital connectivity for Dublin
A new campaign has launched today with the goal of empowering residents with clear, factual information about the benefits and safety of telecoms infrastructure that supports digital connectivity in their local areas.
6 Feb 2025
Innovation|Research
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Trinity researchers secure Research Ireland industry-focused fellowships
Eleven researchers from Trinity have secured fellowships with industry partners via the Research Ireland Industry Research, Development, and Innovation Fellowship (IRDIF) Programme.
3 Feb 2025
Awards and Funding|Business|Research
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Aubrey McCarthy, Lynn Ruane and Tom Clonan elected Senators in University of Dublin constituency
Provost Dr Linda Doyle said: "This is an historic moment as it is the last time the University of Dublin constituency will elect senators to the Seanad. Trinity warmly welcomes the expansion of the franchise and I would like to thank each of the senators who have represented the university so well in the Upper House of the Oireachtas since the 1930s.”
31 Jan 2025
Community|Society
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Old Library reveals New Treasures
John Banville, Christy Nolan, Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin and Annie West are among the writers and artists featured in a new exhibition showcasing new treasures acquired by the Library.
30 Jan 2025
Arts|Culture|Research|Society
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Ancient DNA analyses bring to life the 11,000-year intertwined genomic history of sheep and humans
The rise of pastoralist peoples in the Eurasian steppes and their westward spread some 5,000 years ago may have been fuelled by sheep herding and people exploiting their milk.
30 Jan 2025
Culture|Research|Science
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Genome of Ireland research project launches to aid development of a European reference genome
Researchers from Trinity and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) are leading the Irish component of the Genome of Europe project, which aims to map the genomes of a representative sample of the residents of Europe.
30 Jan 2025
Health|Research|Science
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Bad hair bears! Greasy hair gives polar bears fur with anti-icing properties
An international team of scientists has discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur – something that allows one of the planet’s most iconic animals to survive and thrive in one of its most punishing climates. That secret? Greasy hair.
29 Jan 2025
Environment|Research|Science
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Counting continues in Seanad election
Regular updates here of the count in the University of Dublin constituency in the 2025 Seanad election.
29 Jan 2025
Community|Society
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Biomedical engineer secures €600,000 Enterprise Ireland funding to develop respiratory sensor
Dr Conor Hayden, from the ADAPT Research Ireland Centre and Trinity’s School of Engineering, seeks to commercialise the “Ribbon device”, a non-invasive respiratory sensor that may reduce the impact of undetected respiratory compromise on healthcare costs and patient outcomes.
28 Jan 2025
Awards and Funding|Health|Research
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Trinity Business School celebrates 100th birthday
Mary Robinson joined staff and students in a first view of new planting, marking the beginning of the School’s initiative to 'green' the foyer of its eco-friendly building — a reflection of its ongoing commitment to sustainability.
28 Jan 2025
Business|Innovation|Society|Sustainability
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Trinity will open as usual today, Saturday 25th January
The university suffered very little damage during Storm Éowyn but temporary safety barriers may be installed while some areas await repair. Thank you for your co-operation and understanding.
25 Jan 2025
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Trinity welcomes Nobel Prize winner, Prof. Ben Feringa
Prof. Feringa delivered a research seminar to over 250 people on “the art of building small” and met with early career researchers in the School of Chemistry during his visit.
24 Jan 2025
Research|Science
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€1.75M HRB award for further research into ageing and intellectual disability
The award paves the way for the next phase of the study, to provide valuable data to inform evidence-based policies and practices to support people with intellectual disabilities, their family, friends and healthcare professionals.
23 Jan 2025
Awards and Funding|Health
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Trinity scientists win European Research Council Proof of Concept awards
Profs. Valeria Nicolosi and Matthew Campbell have won the awards, valued at €150,000 each, to explore the innovation potential of ideas arising from their previously funded ERC projects.
23 Jan 2025
Awards and Funding|Innovation|Research|Science
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UPDATE: College closure – Friday 24 January, Storm Éowyn
Trinity will remain closed for the rest of today, Friday 24 January. This is in light of further advice from the RSA and continued public transport closures. It is planned that the university will reopen as normal tomorrow, Saturday 25 January 2025, subject to further advice.
23 Jan 2025
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Professor Jane Humphries announced as the recipient of the second Alice Murray Award
Professor Jane Humphries, University of Oxford, has been announced as the recipient of the second Alice Murray Award by the Centre for Economics, Policy and History (CEPH).
22 Jan 2025
Awards and Funding|Research|Society
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New initiative for young people to explore how Irish language and traditions can inspire environmental innovations
Dublin City Council and the CONNECT Centre's Academy of the Near Future, in partnership with Gael Linn’s Gaelbhratach team, has launched ‘Treoraigh do Thodhchaí’.
22 Jan 2025
Community|Students|Sustainability