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New community health programme linked to decreased child mortality in Uganda
A network of Community Health Promoters go door-to-door to sell basic health goods, including anti-malaria drugs, soap, insecticide-treated bed nets and fortified foods.
22 Jul 2019
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Big Sugar and neglect by global health community fuel oral health crisis
Vulnerable groups, such as the very young, people with disabilities, frail older people and marginalised groups, continue to experience poor oral health in Ireland.
19 Jul 2019
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New TILDA research associates independent travel with better mental health
Older adults driving, being driven by a partner/spouse and taking public transport have better mental health, social participation and social networks.
17 Jul 2019
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Pioneering researchers raise awareness of rare brain disorder in children
The first CDKL5-Ireland: Family Awareness Day raised awareness of CDKL5 – a rare brain developmental deficiency disorder – and showcased current research.
16 Jul 2019
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Provost announces Professional Staff Award winners
The awards celebrate the outstanding contributions by our administrative, technical and support staff whose hard work, creativity and dedication are a key element the university’s success.
16 Jul 2019
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Trinity neuroscientist to chair European network of brain researchers
Professor Tomás Ryan will work to further our understanding of brain function and assist policy makers working in the area of mental health.
15 Jul 2019
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Trinity pair earn prestigious Royal Society-SFI University Research Fellowships
Dr Andrea Droghetti and Dr Lewys Jones will use their Fellowships to build independent research careers and to become future leaders in their fields.
15 Jul 2019
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Geneticists unlock ancient tales of cattle herding and evolution
The team deciphered the history of early bovines by sequencing 67 ancient genomes from both wild and domestic cattle sampled from across eight millennia.
11 Jul 2019
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Researchers identify cancer-killing capability of lesser known immune cells
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have identified, for the first time in oesophageal cancer, the cancer killing capability of a lesser-known type of immune cell, presenting a new potential therapeutic target.
10 Jul 2019
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Prestigious Cochrane Review published for School of Dental Science
Researchers from the School of Dental Science at Trinity have carried out the first review of the effectiveness of oral hygiene interventions specifically designed for people with intellectual disabilities.
8 Jul 2019
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Live fast and die young, or play the long game? Scientists map 121 animal life cycles
The results have important implications for conservation strategies and for predicting which species will be the winners and losers from the global environment crisis.
8 Jul 2019
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Trinity launches postgraduate programme in Innovation & Enterprise Development
Aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs and those who wish to bring innovative solutions to their organisations, it will be offered through four new regional centres in Waterford, Tipperary, Cavan and Longford.
5 Jul 2019
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How an afternoon tipple made from peas could help save the rainforest
Using peas instead of wheat to produce gin significantly reduces the environmental footprint associated with the process.
4 Jul 2019
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Trinity establishes Al Maktoum Centre for Middle Eastern Studies
Four new professors in Middle Eastern Studies will join the Centre with the vision and purpose of promoting Middle Eastern Studies within Ireland and globally.
1 Jul 2019
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GBHI reaches milestone, sets sights on continued impact for brain health
The Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) reached a significant milestone when Atlantic Philanthropies finalised a gift to UC San Francisco (UCSF) and Trinity College Dublin to continue to address the global dementia epidemic.
1 Jul 2019
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Trinity students to represent Ireland at Enactus World Cup
The trip to Silicon Valley is the reward for winning the national version of a competition that celebrates positive innovations created at third-level institutions.
28 Jun 2019
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Trinity installs first disabled bicycle parking facilities
Trinity College is proud to announce the installation of the first disabled cycle parking facilities in Ireland on its green campus.
28 Jun 2019
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Two Trinity researchers involved in publication of major new report on ageing
The best way to improve life outcomes in old age is to anticipate and tackle them in youth and middle age. This is the key conclusion from a major new Evidence Review Report entitled Transforming the Future of Ageing, published by SAPEA.
28 Jun 2019
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Trinity College awarded Green Flag for environmental management and enhancement
Trinity College Dublin has successfully renewed the internationally recognised and prestigious ‘Green Flag’ by An Taisce’s Green-Campus programme for the second time.
28 Jun 2019
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Social enterprises among 13 new startups seeking investment
A total of 13 teams are currently being nurtured by experts in Tangent, Trinity’s Ideas Workspace, as LaunchBox kicks into gear for its seventh season.
27 Jun 2019