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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
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World’s biggest climate innovation summer school comes to Trinity
Students from around the world will develop climate-positive business ideas at Trinity before pitching these at the programme end in Riga, Latvia.
14 Aug 2017
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Trinity researchers advise caution when treating blood pressure in older people
New research suggests the benefit of aggressively lowering blood pressure in older people should be balanced against the increased the risk of associated falls and blackouts as otherwise it may harm rather than help
14 Aug 2017
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Homeless children relying on takeaways
Trinity research highlights how parents living in in emergency homeless accommodation struggle to provide healthy meals for their children and themselves
10 Aug 2017
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Scientists produce battle-plan blueprints for attacking disease-causing bacteria
X-ray crystallography helped scientists to look under the bonnet of two common bacteria that opportunistically infect people, so as to better understand the mechanics involved.
9 Aug 2017
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Scientists unearth cell ‘checkpoint’ that stops allergic diseases
Their discovery has implications for the treatment of asthma, eczema and other diseases.
1 Aug 2017
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Rough Magic donate their chapter of Irish Theatrical History to Trinity Library
Over 115 productions and 33 years later this remarkable company is donating the Company Archive to the Library of Trinity College Dublin, as part of a series of events marking the 50th anniversary of the Berkeley Library in 2017.
1 Aug 2017
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20 year study into dementia and Down syndrome in Ireland paints stark picture
Research found 97.4% of those in the study developed dementia within the twenty year period.
31 Jul 2017
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Ancient DNA analysis recreates genetic history of Portugal and Spain
Bronze Age Iberia received fewer Steppe invaders than the rest of Europe. The relative lack of invasion may explain why a pre-European language, Euskera, still exists in Iberia.
28 Jul 2017
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A “fundamental breakthrough” for the future of designing materials
A new understanding of how materials form at the nano scale will impact how they are designed -- ultimately enabling more efficient devices and extending battery life.
28 Jul 2017
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Trinity marks centenary of the Irish Convention
Two former Taoisigh, John Bruton, Bertie Ahern, and some of Ireland’s leading historians gathered for 'The Irish Convention, 1917-1918: A Centenary Symposium'.
27 Jul 2017
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Scientists switch on world-leading radio telescope
Joining the the international low frequency array (LOFAR) telescope network will allow astrophysicists based in Ireland to study the early Universe and better understand the effects of the Sun on Earth.
27 Jul 2017
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Trinity appoints new community liaison officer
The community liaison officer facilitates and promotes engagement with the college.
19 Jul 2017
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Researchers uncover new treatment options for common debilitating skin disease
The researchers pinpointed 'Th17' cells as mediating the disease (Hidradenitis suppurativa). A number of existing treatments target the same pathway and may be effective in treating HS.
19 Jul 2017
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New research points to treatment breakthrough for globally devastating viruses
An international collaboration, including scientists from Trinity College Dublin has potentially unlocked the door to better treatment of viral diseases, including the flu and the common cold.
12 Jul 2017
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Innovators of tomorrow showcase next-gen prototype vehicle and robotic solutions
Trinity students demonstrated innovative, next-gen autonomous vehicles, robots for education and the educational collaborative spaces of tomorrow at the 4E5 showcase.
11 Jul 2017
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Homelessness among women in Ireland highest in Europe
Growing numbers of women throughout Europe are experiencing homelessness according to research published by Trinity academic, Dr Paula Mayock.
11 Jul 2017
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Trinity welcomes Queen Medb as public names our campus VIP
Hundreds of name suggestions rolled in for Trinity's queen bee via a social media competition. Queen Medb sits on her throne in a beehive installed in Trinity as part of its campus pollinator plan.
7 Jul 2017
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Trinity team leads €12m EU-funded project to bring nature into cities
Through Connecting Nature, 11 European cities will invest in large-scale implementation of nature-based solutions and share their experiences on a global scale.
5 Jul 2017
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Trinity academics win prestigious Royal Society University Research Fellowships
Marius de Leeuw and Dr David Wilson, both of the Trinity School of Mathematics, scoop two of the three prizes on offer.
5 Jul 2017