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Fear of litigation is a key factor in decision to perform C-sections
Fear of litigation and perceived safety concerns and are among the key factors influencing the decision to perform a caesarean section, according to an international literature review conducted by researchers at the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
30 Jul 2018
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Trinity researchers secure prestigious ERC Starting Grant awards
Four newly funded projects will see researchers develop novel nanotherapeutics, explore influences on the initiation of technological support required long-term to sustain a child’s life, pursue selective therapies, and investigate the genetics of human evolution and disease.
27 Jul 2018
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Researchers use papal tax assessments to map medieval economy of Ireland
Detailed maps show wide variations in wealth in Ireland circa 1300, and also indicate the significant impact of the Great European Famine and the Bruce Invasion.
25 Jul 2018
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Atlantic Philanthropies announces 6 Atlantic Fellows at Global Brain Health Institute
The Fellows, working at the Global Brain Health Institute, which is a partnership between Trinity College Dublin and the University of California, San Francisco, are among 267 changemakers solving pressing inequality issues around the world.
24 Jul 2018
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Pioneering Career LEAP training programme gets young adults work-ready
Over 90% of at-risk young adults who participated remain in full-time employment or in formal education two years later.
16 Jul 2018
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Trinity unveils plans for Grand Canal Innovation District centred on a new campus in the heart of Dublin’s docklands
An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar T.D. and Provost Patrick Prendergast have launched a far-reaching plan for the creation of the Grand Canal Innovation District in Dublin.
12 Jul 2018
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex receive a warm welcome at Trinity
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Trinity College Dublin where they received a warm welcome from members of the public, joined by College staff and students gathered in the University’s Front Square.
11 Jul 2018
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Immune discovery should lead to improved vaccines for infants and newborns
The scientists believe the discovery could reduce both the age at which vaccines can be first administered, and the need for multiple booster shots.
10 Jul 2018
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An Gorta Mór agus an leigheas
Bhí Cruinniú na Nollag ag Acadamh na Lianna i gColáiste na Tríonóide ar an 9 Nollaig 2017; cumann Gaelach do dhochtúirí é an t-Acadamh, le cúpla ball ó na gairmeacha gaolmhara.
10 Jul 2018
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Trinity experts in Motor Neurone Disease support Walk While You Can campaign
The aim is to raise money to support those living with the condition today and to expedite effective treatments for those facing up to it tomorrow.
9 Jul 2018
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Trinity Business School’s Executive MBA in global top 50 of The Economist’s rankings
The Economist’s global rankings for 2018 have Trinity Business School’s Executive MBA programme at 44th place worldwide, rising 15 places from 59th place last year.
6 Jul 2018
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Ancient genome analyses reveal mosaic pattern of goat domestication
Farmers were selecting specific traits in goats such as coat colour and production ability as early as 8,000 years ago.
6 Jul 2018
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Dementia-friendly hospital guidelines from a Universal Design approach
The guidelines should help physical hospital environments provide a better experience for people with dementia, as well as their families and caregivers.
2 Jul 2018
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Former President Mary McAleese gives Henry Grattan lecture
The former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese delivered the annual Henry Grattan lecture in conversation with RTÉ’s Northern editor, Tommie Gorman.
29 Jun 2018
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Study finds similar outcomes for voluntary and involuntary ECT treatment
People who have involuntary electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for depression have similar outcomes to those who have voluntary treatment, according to new research from the Department of Psychiatry.
28 Jun 2018
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Trinity trio secure SFI-National Natural Chinese Science Foundation funding
Trinity researchers, Professors John Donegan, Luiz Da Silva, and Plamen Stamenov, won three of the eight new funding awards.
28 Jun 2018
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Intergovernmental cooperation essential to limit Brexit damage to Northern Ireland
The difficulties surrounding the Northern Irish border issue in Brexit negotiations could have been eased by stronger intergovernmental cross-border cooperation, according to Trinity academic Dr Etain Tannam.
28 Jun 2018
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€9 million Horizon 2020 project – PoshBee – will protect global bee health
The five-year project will quantify the impacts of multiple pressures on a range of bee species and develop new tools to help protect them.
27 Jun 2018
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New study finds one in eight older adults in Ireland are deficient in vitamin B12
One in eight of the adults over 50 in the study were vitamin B12-deficient, while one in seven were folate-deficient.
27 Jun 2018
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Trinity student nurses to benefit from cutting edge simulated learning
The students will learn and practice clinical skills in a cutting-edge new simulation suite.
26 Jun 2018