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593 students receive Entrance Exhibition awards from Trinity
The students come from 452 different schools and from 30 counties on the island of Ireland as well as 38 countries overseas.
22 Jan 2025
Awards and Funding|Community|Students
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Trinity joins pan-European endeavour to address pressing need for advanced digital skills in healthcare
The School of Medicine is collaborating with leading academic institutions, research centres, and industry stakeholders across Europe to address the pressing need for advanced digital skills in healthcare
20 Jan 2025
Health|Research|Society
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Regular dog walking improves mobility and reduces falls in older adults
Researchers have found that regular dog walking, defined as at least four times per week, is associated with improved mobility, reduced fear of falling, and a lower likelihood of unexplained falls
20 Jan 2025
Health|Research
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Ripple and ADAPT to collaborate on Blockchain research at Trinity
The partnership will establish the Ripple Blockchain Collaboratory, a new initiative that will focus on advancing research into blockchain, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, and FinTech.
20 Jan 2025
Awards and Funding|Research
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Irish public trust in scientists ahead of global averages
The research, conducted by an international team including researchers from the School of Education, is the largest post-pandemic study on public trust in scientists.
20 Jan 2025
Research|Science|Society
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Astrophysicists reveal structure of 74 exocomet belts orbiting nearby stars in landmark survey
Crystal-clear images show light being emitted from millimetre-sized pebbles within the belts that orbit 74 nearby stars of a wide variety of ages – from those that are just emerging from birth to those in more mature systems like our own Solar System.
17 Jan 2025
Research|Science
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Christine Casey named 2024 ‘Researcher of the Year’ (IRC legacy Awards)
Daniel Gilligan, Professor Seamus Martin, Dr Mary Canavan and Dr Esther Murphy were also celebrated at the awards, which were announced today by Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland
17 Jan 2025
Awards and Funding|Research
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Ancient genomes reveal an Iron Age society centred on women
A groundbreaking study led by geneticists from Trinity finds evidence that land was inherited through the female line in Iron Age Britain, with husbands moving to live with their wife’s community.
15 Jan 2025
Research|Science
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Trinity joins global research network focussing on cardiovascular disease in women
‘CARAMEL’ will work to deliver an innovative, AI-supported model for personalised cardiovascular risk assessment and preventive healthcare to address the urgent public health need for women
15 Jan 2025
Health|Innovation|Research
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Seanad hustings event held at Trinity
The candidates took part in two debates, hosted by broadcaster Áine Kerr, followed by audience questions. Among the issues discussed were education, disability, housing, health, climate and data centres.
15 Jan 2025
Community|Environment|Society
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Scientists develop “Malteser-like” molecules with potential applications in targeted drug delivery
The scientists have taken a major step forwards in tackling one of the greatest abiding challenges in chemistry, by learning how to programme the self-assembly of molecules in such a way that the end result is predictable and desirable.
13 Jan 2025
Health|Research|Science
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Syria: how the fall of Assad has affected the asylum debate in Europe
The European Union and its member states must find a balanced approach that prioritises human rights while addressing domestic political pressures, writes Morgiane Noel, PhD Candidate in EU & International Law for The Conversation.
13 Jan 2025
Research|Society
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Irish economic outlook upbeat despite Trump concerns, say contractors
Results from the 2025 Ireland’s Project Economy (IPE) report reveal an optimistic outlook for the Irish economy, with high-skilled independent contractors forecasting improved performance in the year ahead.
13 Jan 2025
Research|Society
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Trinity to hold Seanad hustings
Ahead of the upcoming Seanad election, a hustings will take place in Trinity Business School from 5pm on 14 January.
10 Jan 2025
Community|Society
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Lecture series to help public channel their inner philosopher
From the value of truth and war & peace to the role of wonder and the importance of self-care, Trinity’s philosophers are asking the public to explore the relevance of philosophy in today’s world and offer fresh perspectives on some of our most pressing issues over six lectures.
9 Jan 2025
Community|Research
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Societal inequality linked to reduced brain health in ageing and dementia
The study reveals a direct link between structural inequality—such as socioeconomic disparities measured by a country-level index (GINI)—and changes in brain structure and connectivity associated with aging and dementia.
30 Dec 2024
Health|Research|Society
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Six early career Trinity researchers win Research Ireland Enterprise Partnership funding
This scheme provides funding to help bring together researchers with an enterprise or employer to collaborate on research of mutual interest.
20 Dec 2024
Awards and Funding|Research
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Three awards announced for Trinity researchers in new HRB Evidence for Policy programme
The School of Medicine researchers won three out of seven awards given for patient-oriented research to generate evidence that will strengthen policy development or evaluate how policy is currently implemented.
20 Dec 2024
Awards and Funding|Health|Research|Society
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Critical need for advance care planning in enhancing end-of-life experiences for older adults
New research from TILDA and NICOLA provides a first-of-its kind snapshot of end-of-life experience for older people on the island of Ireland.
19 Dec 2024
Health|Research
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Trinity joins the Alliance for Open Media
Researchers will now collaborate with the Alliance’s community of internet and media technology member companies to drive open standards for cutting-edge video, audio, and multimedia advancements worldwide.
18 Dec 2024
Innovation|Research|Science