Articles
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Trinity celebrates its new Scholars and Fellows
In total, there are 73 new Scholars this year, 43 new Fellows, three new Professorial Fellows and four Honorary Fellows across a range of disciplines.
22 Apr 2024
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From Biotechnology to Immunology: a journey of a cell biologist under the microscope
The inaugural Lecture of Professor Aideen Long will take place on Thursday 25 April in The Durkan Lecture Theatre in Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, St James’s Hospital.
22 Apr 2024
Health|Research
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Trinity research on Valentia Slate results in its designation as a Heritage Stone
The natural stone, which only occurs in Co. Kerry and which has been used since at least 1816, has recently been awarded the Status of “International Union of Geological Sciences Heritage Stone”. The sustainable stone features on the Rubrics roofs in Trinity.
22 Apr 2024
Culture|Environment|Research
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Gaelcholáistí are Climate Smart!
An Taisce, along with Prof. Anna Davies and Dr. Stephan Hügel, from Geography in Trinity's School of Natural Sciences, launched a new Transition Year module called ‘Climate Smart’ with student representatives from Scoil Chaitríona and Coláiste Chilliain.
23 Apr 2024
Environment|Research|Society|Students
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Tá na Gaelcholáistí Eolach ar Aeráid!
‘Caithfimid buíochas mór a ghlacadh le COGG as a dtacaíocht dhiongbháilte chun gaelcholáist a chuimsiú san ábhar tábhachtach seo’ a dúirt Alison Norman, Oifigeach um Oiriúnú Aeráide ag An Taisce.
23 Apr 2024
Environment|Research|Society|Students
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Five things our research uncovered when we recreated 16th century beer (and barrels)
Susan Flavin and Charlie Taverner, Dept of History write in The Conversation about their ERC-funded FoodCult project which is investigating the food and diet of early modern Ireland.
23 Apr 2024
Culture|Research|Science|Society
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Tree of the Month - Mountain Silverbell
This month we are bringing you one of our newly planted trees in the Physics Lawn, Halesia monticola, commonly known as the Mountain Silverbell or Snowdrop Tree. You’ll find this tree opposite the Loyola Institute, where it was planted to replace the failing Prunus, which is scheduled for removal this year.
24 Apr 2024
Environment|Sustainability
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Trinity Staff Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Survey 2024
Calling all Trinity staff: Take part in the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Survey 2024
25 Apr 2024
Community
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Significant mental health challenges experienced by Ireland's young LGBTQI+ population: report
Findings of a new study from the School of Nursing and Midwifery and published in association with Belong To show that mental health and wellbeing have declined amongst the LGBTQI+ population since 2016.
25 Apr 2024
Health|Research|Society
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What is meaningful work? A philosopher’s view
Caleb Althorpe, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Philosophy in Trinity College Dublin writes in The Conversation about the factors that contribute towards 'meaningful work'.
29 Apr 2024
Arts|Research
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Women’s narratives in Afghan war rugs focus of new exhibition
A collection of 21 Afghan war rugs are on display at Trinity’s School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies.
10 May 2024
Arts|Community|Research|Society
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Call for dedicated funding for culturally appropriate mental health supports for new mothers
Urgent supports for new mothers highlighted at conference to coincide with World Maternal Mental Health Day hosted by the Trinity Centre for Maternal Care Research (TCMCR) and the National Women's Council.
1 May 2024
Health|Research|Society
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Mental health needs of people affected by war and forced migration focus of conference
Experts in forced displacement, peace-building and development meet this week in Trinity to discuss the mental health needs of people affected by war and forced migration.
3 May 2024
Research|Society
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Study challenges one-size-fits-all approach to vitamin D supplementation guidelines
A new study from the School of Medicine sheds light on the complexities of achieving optimal vitamin D status across diverse populations.
2 May 2024
Health|Research
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More than half of older adults with intellectual disability take psychotropic medicines
The study - the first of its kind - highlights the need for comprehensive, regular reviews of medicine use to avoid inappropriate prescribing of multiple psychotropic medicines.
2 May 2024
Health|Research
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It’s written in the stars - Trinity Assyriologist solves archaeological mystery from 700 BC
Ancient symbols on a 2,700-year-old temple, which have baffled experts for over a century, have been explained by Dr Martin Worthington from the School of Languages, Literature and Cultural Studies.
3 May 2024
Culture|Research
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It flickers, then it tips – study identifies early warning signals for the end of the African Humid Period
A newly published study shows that at the end of the African Humid Period (AHP) intense dry and wet events alternated – or “flickered” – regularly over a period of around 1,000 years before a dry climate prevailed around 6,000 years ago.
7 May 2024
Environment|Research|Science
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Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water launches as over 100 stakeholders come together to shape a more sustainable future
The new Co-Centre will deliver solutions to the most pressing challenges posed by climate change, biodiversity decline and water degradation across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
8 May 2024
Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability
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Netzah Yehuda: The ‘violent and aggressive’ IDF unit the US is thinking of sanctioning
Carlo Aldrovandi, Assistant Professor in International Peace Studies at Trinity College Dublin, writes in The Conversation about whether Washington will sanction the Netzah Yehuda battalion, which has been mired in misconduct controversies since long before the outbreak of the current hostilities with Hamas.
9 May 2024
Arts|Research|Society
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Tailored vaccine could one day treat eczema in children
New research from a multi-disciplinary team at Trinity suggests a “tailored vaccine” might hold the key to treating bacteria-driven flares in children.
8 May 2024
Research|Science
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Ryanair and Trinity extend sustainable aviation research partnership
Ryanair, Europe’s no. 1 airline, announced today the extension to the end of the decade and made a further €2.5 m donation (€4 m total) to fund the Ryanair Sustainable Aviation Research Centre.
9 May 2024
Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability
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The impact of escalating environmental and social challenges on our brains and the planet
A new research paper explores how the ‘brain economy’ can contribute to harmonise and improve the health of humans, animals, and the environment.
9 May 2024
Health|Research|Society
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David Miliband delivers 2024 Henry Grattan lecture in London
Irish Ambassador Martin Fraser and Mrs Deirdre Fraser welcomed Trinity alumni and members of the London Irish community, as well as diplomats, politicians, and journalists, to the Embassy in London for the event.
9 May 2024
Arts|Society
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Scientists pinpoint new vaccine “booster” that promotes potent anti-tumour immunity
Scientists from Trinity have made an important breakthrough that offers promise for developing new immune therapies for cancer.
9 May 2024
Health|Research|Science
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Government announces €104 million investment for science research
Trinity is a partner institution with three of the four research centres announced today by Science Foundation Ireland as recipients of the funding.
14 May 2024
Awards and Funding|Health|Innovation|Research|Science
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Researchers launch new app providing personalised driving feedback to promote electric vehicle adoption in Ireland
In a bid to revolutionise transportation habits and combat climate change, researchers from Trinity's School of Engineering have unveiled the TRACT EV app, designed to encourage the widespread adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) across Ireland.
14 May 2024
Environment|Research|Science
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How do we reduce pesticide use while empowering farmers? A more nuanced approach could help
There’s no simple answer that makes pesticides right or wrong – context is key, according to Trinity's Professor Jessica Knapp, writing here for The Conversation.
14 May 2024
Environment|Research|Science
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Experts explore planning and design principles for quality of life and resilience for older people in long-term residential care
The Health Research Board (HRB)-funded workshop is open to researchers, policy-makers, providers, design and healthcare professionals, and individuals interested in design and planning of residential long-term care settings in Ireland.
15 May 2024
Community|Health|Research
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Student encampment and blockade at Trinity to end
Update at 7pm, 8 May 2024 - Student encampment and blockade at Trinity to end.
8 May 2024
Community|Students
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Professor Dan Bradley elected Fellow of the Royal Society
Professor Bradley, a geneticist whose pioneering work with ancient DNA has helped to bring stories of early human and animal evolution to life, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.
16 May 2024
Awards and Funding|Research|Science