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Plato Centre and Senator O’Donnell Host Debate on the Role of Seanad Éireann
The unique event employed Plato’s concept of ’senators as Philosopher Kings' to address key issues in the debate on the role of the Seanad.
7 Nov 2014
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National Showcase Highlights Ireland’s Leading Role in Global Digital Content
Industry and academia showcased latest innovations that will enhance user experience and customer engagement across global markets.
6 Nov 2014
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Trinity Immunologist Wins Nature’s Inspirational Mentor Award
Professor of Comparative Immunology at Trinity College Dublin, Cliona O'Farrelly, won the prestigious award for her ability to inspire students and researchers.
5 Nov 2014
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Professor Siobhán Garrigan Calls for a New Understanding of ‘Home’ in Inaugural Lecture
First ever Chair in Catholic Theology at Trinity College argues that we must move beyond narrow conceptualisations of home to tackle the scandal of homelessness in Ireland
3 Nov 2014
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TILDA Study Shows Emigration of Adult Children During Recession Negatively Affected Mothers’ Mental Health
The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing shows hidden impact of recession and emigration on Ireland’s older women.
3 Nov 2014
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Trinity College Dublin Announces New MSc in Chinese Studies and Opening of the Trinity Centre for Asian Studies
The innovative programme aims to advance Chinese scholarship in Ireland and Globally
31 Oct 2014
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‘Lightning Talks’ Showcase Diverse Research in School of Natural Sciences
Principal investigators and postgraduate researchers had just two minutes each to explain their research.
30 Oct 2014
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Trinity’s New Undergraduate Scholarship and Online Presence for China
The announcements signal Trinity's commitment to making advances in global education.
28 Oct 2014
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Irish Higher Education Sector Is a Major Contributor to Economy
The first evidence-based research on the economic impacts of third level institutions show they provide value for money and contribute to economic growth and employment.
28 Oct 2014
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Scientists Discover New Gene involved in Motor Neuron Disease
Irish scientists from Trinity involved in ground breaking international study which may help with the development of new treatments for MND.
28 Oct 2014
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Science Outreach Website ‘DARTofPhysics’ Wins Prestigious Award
The website, which supported a campaign to engage DART commuters in the weird and wonderful world of physics, was judged to be the 'best education and third level website' of 2014.
23 Oct 2014
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How Can We Help Under-Threat Vultures? By Opening ‘Restaurants’…
Food shortages for white-backed vultures, which play a critical role in African ecosystems, mean we will have to serve them their meals to sustain healthy populations.
23 Oct 2014
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Trinity’s Strategic Plan 2014 – 2019
Please visit http://www.tcd.ie/strategy/ for more information.
23 Oct 2014
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Ancient Europeans Lactose-Intolerant for 5,000 years After Adopting Agriculture
The DNA analyses also showed that technological changes were associated with major changes in the genetics of ancient populations.
22 Oct 2014
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Trinity College’s New Five-Year Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan 2014-2019 will seek to propel Ireland as a global leader in education, research, and innovation, and will aim to create many jobs.
22 Oct 2014
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Major Philanthropic Donation to Support Trinity Students
A New 24-Hour Student Study Hall and an Endowment to Support Future Generations of Engineers were enabled by a philanthropic donation from the Chief Executive of Jones Engineering Group, Eric Kinsella, and his wife Barbara.
21 Oct 2014
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New Collection of Poems by Trinity Academic Gerald Dawe
'Mickey Finn's Air', the latest collection of poems by the Trinity poet and essayist was launched by award-winning author Richard Ford.
20 Oct 2014
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Trinity Welcomes €245m Funding News for Five SFI Research Centres
Trinity takes the lead in two SFI Research Centres – 'Adapt' and 'CONNECT Centre for Future Networks & Communications,' - and will partner in three others.
20 Oct 2014
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Trinity Showcases 500 Inventions from Protecting Neurons to Protecting Earth from Space Debris
Trinity Knowledge Transfer Impact Showcase opened by Minister for Skills, Research and Innovation.
16 Oct 2014
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New Study Highlights Health Benefits of Social Engagement Among Older People
The Trinity-led research showed that community intervention can make a difference to the growing challenge of loneliness among older people in Ireland.
13 Oct 2014
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Trinity College Launches 21st Century Teaching & Learning Course
Google supports the next generation of technology leaders and change agents.
13 Oct 2014
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Trinity College Library Dublin Acquires Largest Collection of Samuel Beckett Letters Ever Offered for Public Sale
Trinity College Library Dublin now holds the largest collection of Samuel Beckett letters of any research library in the world.
9 Oct 2014
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Geneticists Discover Why Duplicate Genes are Conserved in the Genome
They solved a 40-year-old dilemma by showing that these genes confer 'mutational robustness', which allows individuals to adapt to novel, potentially dangerous environments.
6 Oct 2014
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Women Improve Driving More than Men Following ‘Black Box’ Feedback
A road safety study conducted by engineers at Trinity College Dublin in collaboration with CRASH Services used the latest 'black box' technology to provide driver feedback.
6 Oct 2014
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Trinity Remains in top 150 Global Universities in Times Higher Education University Rankings 2014-2015
Trinity College continues to be ranked as the Number 1 University in Ireland.
3 Oct 2014
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Trinity Immunologist Honoured for Huge Contribution to Field of Innate Immunity
Professor of Biochemistry and Academic Director of the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Luke O'Neill, has been honoured as an 'outstanding European Immunologist'.
2 Oct 2014
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‘Beautiful-Mars’ Website As Gaeilge will Ignite Interest in Martian Science and the Irish Language
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin hope schoolchildren will be encouraged to learn Irish while connecting with the geography and science of the famous Red Planet.
2 Oct 2014
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New Longitudinal Report Shows the Challenging Reality of Ageing with an Intellectual Disability in Ireland
Report showed increasing levels of dementia, a lack of social connections, and serious communication and mobility challenges.
1 Oct 2014
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IUA Symposium on ’21st Century Universities: Performance and Sustainability’
The international symposium reviewed the performance and regulatory challenges facing the third level sector as well as strategies to overcome the current crisis in funding sustainability.
30 Sep 2014
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Engineers Assess Impacts of Extreme Weather on EU Transport Infrastructure
Researchers from the School of Engineering at Trinity are leading the €4.77 million project.
29 Sep 2014