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Study finds over a quarter of adults over 50 deficient in Vitamin D
Over a quarter of adults aged 50+ are deficient in vitamin D according researchers from Trinity College Dublin who announced their findings today (Thursday, June 13th). Over half (57%) had inadequate serum vitamin D levels, of which 26% were classed as vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D has a known role in bone health, with growing […]
17 Jun 2019
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King and Queen of the Netherlands visit Trinity to view precious Fagel collection
During their visit, the King and Queen visited Trinity’s Long Room and also enjoyed a special viewing of the Dutch ‘Fagel collection’.
13 Jun 2019
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Trinity Professor of Surgery elected Honorary Fellow of the American Surgical Association
Professor of Surgery at Trinity College, Professor Kevin Conlon has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the American Surgical Association.
11 Jun 2019
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New Irish research reveals the secret lives of tiger sharks
The researchers hope to assess how the global climate crisis may impact these apex predators, whose physiology is directly affected by temperature.
7 Jun 2019
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Trinity launches first Research Strategy and Charter
Trinity’s first Living Research Excellence Strategy and Research Charter have been launched by the Provost, Dr Patrick Prendergast.
6 Jun 2019
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Scientists discover how Hepatitis C “ghosts” our immune system
The virus dulls the normal immune response to viral infection by hijacking our own cellular machinery that ordinarily initiates the response.
5 Jun 2019
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SciFest@TCPID showcases STEM projects from students with intellectual disabilities
The Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities (TCPID) was proud to host its third annual ‘SciFest@TCPID supported by Abbott’ exhibition and award ceremony this week. The event was held in the Science Gallery in Trinity and showcased an exciting array of investigative science and technology projects, researched and curated by current TCPID students. SciFest@TCPID, […]
31 May 2019
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Trinity researchers showcase pollinator and sustainability friendly gardens at Bloom
They have been created thanks to interdisciplinary collaboration between experts in botany, education and engineering.
30 May 2019
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I-LOFAR Education Centre & AstroLands Education programme launches at Birr
The centre will be equipped with a 3D video globe, a large video wall, interactive flat screen displays, and a LOFAR radio telescope network activity wall.
30 May 2019
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Trinity’s evaluation of HSE’s ‘Schwartz Rounds’ first of its kind in Ireland
The School of Nursing and Midwifery at Trinity College have presented the findings of their independent evaluation of the HSE's Schwartz Rounds; an initiative which aims to support healthcare professionals with the emotional impact and experiences of their roles.
29 May 2019
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Trinity introduces Joint Honors course combinations
In 2019/20, a student may enter to study two subjects or ‘Joint Honors’.
28 May 2019
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Scientists uncover exotic matter in the Sun’s atmosphere
The scientists used large radio telescopes and ultraviolet cameras on a NASA spacecraft to better understand the exotic “fourth state of matter” known as plasma.
23 May 2019
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Trinity Access Foundation Course provides model for new Oxford initiative
Oxford University has announced a major access initiative modelled on the Trinity Access Foundation Course.
22 May 2019
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Tangent incubator to nurture 15 new digital health start-ups
Fifteen digital health start-ups from across Europe today embark on a bespoke incubator programme organised by Tangent, Trinity’s Ideas Workspace at Trinity College Dublin, which aims to identify and develop new technologies promoting healthy living, active ageing and innovative healthcare systems. Backed by the European Union, EIT Health (network of best-in-class health innovators) and Trinity, […]
22 May 2019
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Public invited to shape the future of social media via ‘Heliosphere’
The scientists behind Heliosphere want to hear how people use and engage with social media, as well as their hopes and fears for its future.
21 May 2019
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Energy saving tech cuts consumption by 25% in water supply network
A low-cost turbine in the water supply network is reducing energy consumption from the Blackstairs Group Water Scheme in Co. Wexford.
20 May 2019
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Trinity researchers find stark social inequalities in children’s body mass index
Researchers at Trinity College have found that socio-economic inequalities in children’s body mass index (BMI) emerge during the pre-school years and widen across childhood and into early adolescence
20 May 2019
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Trinity scientists call for immediate action to stem biodiversity losses
As the spotlight falls on Biodiversity Week 2019, two of Trinity's scientists speak out about the seriousness of the global biodiversity loss crisis.
18 May 2019
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Minister Mitchell O’Connor launches gender equality charter
A charter to promote gender equality in the university sector was formally launched by Minister of State for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O'Connor at an event hosted by Trinity College Dublin.
15 May 2019
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Robotics engineers unveil ‘Stevie II’ – Ireland’s first socially assistive AI robot
Stevie II is the successor to Stevie, a prototype assistance robot who took the country by storm in 2017. Stevie II embodies significant technological upgrades and advanced AI capabilities.
15 May 2019
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