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New project will develop light-activated molecules to fight cancer and infection
A new Horizon 2020 project aims to improve treatment options for cancer patient. Uniquely, it will also fund 10 PhD students who will study at different universities and work with industry partners.
19 Sep 2017
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From Strabane to Seoul: Peacemaking in Ireland and Korea
Borders and peacemaking in Ireland and Korea was the focus of an international conference hosted by the Irish School of Ecumenics, Trinity College Dublin in the Ulster Museum, Belfast on 18th and 19th of September, 2017.
19 Sep 2017
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New evidence supports the case for universal healthcare
New research by Trinity College Dublin healthcare experts has suggested that the full introduction of the Sláintecare model of universal healthcare would fundamentally change the funding of healthcare in Ireland with the share of household out of pocket payments falling from 15.4% currently to 8.5% in 2027.
19 Sep 2017
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Scientists discover the engine that powers cancer-killing NK cells
The engine used by cancer-killing 'Natural Killer' cells is turned on by a protein called Srebp, which can be blocked by certain sterols like cholesterol.
18 Sep 2017
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Tribute to acclaimed author, playwright and poet JP Donleavy
It is with deep sadness that the College community today learned of the death of JP Donleavy. The acclaimed American born author, playwright and poet had a long standing relationship with Trinity.
14 Sep 2017
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New radio telescope in Birr detects huge solar storms
The newly installed I-LOFAR telescope helped a team of astrophysicists track and understand the effects of huge solar storms on Earth.
14 Sep 2017
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Experts discuss next-gen approaches to reducing aircraft noise
International experts will discuss research with a focus on 'Aircraft Noise Generated from Ducted or Un-Ducted Rotors' with a view to reducing related noise pollution.
13 Sep 2017
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New €2.9m EU project will boost energy efficiency and cut water costs
The multidisciplinary project, REDAWN, will install micro-hydropower tech at key points in water networks to lighten the environmental footprint.
11 Sep 2017
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Trinity remains European leader in producing entrepreneurs
Trinity has been named by PitchBook as the highest-ranked European university for producing graduate entrepreneurs for the third successive year.
7 Sep 2017
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Next-gen drone footage puts Trinity on the 3D map
A collaborative project involving Intel and Movidius has provided high-res video and imagery that will help compile a 3D map of Trinity's campus and have a variety of other research uses.
5 Sep 2017
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Trinity climbs in Times Higher Education World University Ranking
Trinity College Dublin has been ranked in 117th position in the just published Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018, climbing 14 places from 131st place last year*.
5 Sep 2017
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One in eight older adults in Ireland are deficient in vitamin D
Provinces such as Connacht/Ulster and Munster have higher incidences of deficiency compared to Leinster across all seasons.
4 Sep 2017
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Student start-ups target investors at LaunchBox 2017’s Demo Day
This year’s ten companies address unmet market needs across a variety of sectors, including online ticket re-sales, language education, online dating and bespoke tourism.
30 Aug 2017
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Calling on the Nation to Get Creative!
Trinity calls on Ireland’s budding artists and writers of all ages to get involved in the Book of Kells Creative Competition.
29 Aug 2017
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Scientists discover how tuberculosis hijacks the immune system
Irish and UK scientists have unlocked a key element in understanding how human lungs fight tuberculosis. They hope their research findings will help pave the way towards new treatment approaches for the disease.
28 Aug 2017
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Minister meets with Ireland’s clinician scientists of the future
Minister of State for Higher Education Mary Mitchell-Connor met with junior doctors embarking on a new training scheme which will support them to undertake critical research projects alongside their standard clinical training in hospitals around the country.
28 Aug 2017
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Liffey Trust teams up with Trinity Business School to fund MBA scholarships
The scholarship was awarded to John Drumm, founder of Glencar Healthcare, which specialises in funding Irish healthcare infrastructure.
25 Aug 2017
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CAO applications show upward trend for Trinity degrees
A total of 18,624 students, a fifth of all CAO applications, from all over Ireland applied to the university.
20 Aug 2017
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Nerve-guiding ‘labels’ may one day help re-form broken nervous connections
Scientists have identified different labels that attract and control specific nerves in fruit flies. In theory, these labels may re-form nervous connections if delivered to the site of injury in people.
15 Aug 2017
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Opportunity knocks for five up and coming Trinity health researchers
The HRB Emerging Investigator Awards are designed to enable researchers at the mid stage of their career to shift gear to become independent investigators.
15 Aug 2017