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How natural capital approach can benefit farmers and the planet

A new animated video has been released to introduce the concept of Natural Capital Accounting to the farming community and agri-food industry.

18 Feb 2021

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Trinity to lead €4 million H2020 ‘SEURO’ Project in digital health technology

The project will advance research into the use of digital health technologies for chronic disease self-management and builds on a previously awarded H2020 project.

17 Feb 2021

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A new, clearer insight into Earth’s hidden crystals

Geologists have developed a new theory about the state of Earth billions of years ago after examining the very old rocks formed in the Earth’s mantle below the continents.

17 Feb 2021

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Neonicotinoid pesticide residues found in Irish Honey

The results suggest that bees and other beneficial insects are at risk of exposure to contaminants in their food across a range of managed habitats – not just in agricultural settings.

17 Feb 2021

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Solution to puzzling phenomenon may open door to improved Cold Spray efficiency

Cold Spray enables the formation of coatings, typically metallic, over a substrate material. The technique has a wide array of applications and is used to create components on space shuttles and everyday items.

16 Feb 2021

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Study evaluates quality of life and the burden of care with rare genetic disorder

Researchers from the School of Medicine carried out the study alongside a research team from Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) at Tallaght University Hospital.

15 Feb 2021

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New book shines spotlight on success stories of Irish pollinator conservation

A new book – ‘Working Together for Biodiversity: Tales from the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015-2020’ – has been launched today to showcase numerous heartening success stories of actions for conserving pollinators across Ireland. The book, launched by Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, marks the conclusion of the first phase of […]

11 Feb 2021

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Narcissists have the most crowdfunding success, research reveals

The study, which examined 338 equity-crowdfunding campaigns, showed that entrepreneurs who exhibit medium levels of narcissistic expression in their crowdfunding campaigns secure more investment.

11 Feb 2021

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Young and Restless, Old and Focused: Age-Differences in Mind-Wandering

The study highlights the adaptive qualities of older adults who were able to reduce their mind-wandering through lower levels of anxiety and greater task motivation.

10 Feb 2021

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RTÉ and Trinity Access launch new Tech2Students campaign to bridge the #DigitalDivide

This project aims to secure 5,000 donated laptops or €1 million for devices needed for young people around the country who are disconnected from their teachers and other students during remote learning due to COVID 19.

5 Feb 2021

Trinity set to appoint first woman Provost

The current Provost, Dr Patrick Prendergast, will complete his term of office on the 31st of July and the new Provost will take office on the 1st of August 2021.

5 Feb 2021

World Cancer Day: The importance of public engagement in research

Researchers at the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute (TSJCI) recognised World Cancer Day by encouraging patient participation in cancer research and highlighted the vital role of patients to enhance research and improve future outcomes. The organised event: ‘Why are biobanks important in cancer research?’ was a free, open, online information seminar which saw the […]

4 Feb 2021

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Scientists develop new technique that rapidly quantifies immune response following vaccination

The technique can also reveal the timeline and stage of pathogen infection, and in a fraction of the time taken by the current gold-standard approach.

4 Feb 2021

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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

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

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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