Articles
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Embracing ‘virtual dark tourism’ could help heritage sites at risk of degradation
Nicole Basaraba, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies, writes about her research on virtual dark tourism for The Conversation.
15 Jan 2024
Culture|Research
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Scientists reverse amnesia caused by head injury in early model study
A model (mouse) study designed to shed light on memory loss in people who experience repeated head impacts, such as athletes, suggests the condition could potentially be reversed.
16 Jan 2024
Health|Research|Science
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Trinity team secures SFI Infrastructure Programme funding for brain health research
Researchers from Trinity hope to improve brain health for people of all ages after securing approximately €1.7 million in funding via the Science Foundation Ireland Infrastructure Programme. The money will buy a next-gen, powerful computer and associated equipment that will open doors to new research approaches.
17 Jan 2024
Awards and Funding|Health|Research|Science
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Trinity offers PhD Scholarship award to student of sanctuary
Applicants must be resident in Ireland, and be either in the international protection system, temporary protection, seeking asylum, or have refugee status or permission to remain in Ireland on humanitarian grounds.
17 Jan 2024
Awards and Funding|Society|Students
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Gaza war: how South Africa’s genocide case against Israel is shaping up
Carlo Aldrovandi, Assistant Professor in International Peace Studies at Trinity College Dublin, writes in The Conversation about how South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague is developing.
17 Jan 2024
Arts|Research|Society
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Half of Ireland’s biggest firms still underperforming on human rights
New research published by the Trinity Centre for Social Innovation finds that corporate uptake of the UN Guiding Principles for Business & Human Rights remains a work in progress.
18 Jan 2024
Business|Research|Society
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Trinity bioengineer wins ERC Proof of Concept Award to develop non-surgical lower back pain treatment
Professor Conor Buckley’s project iDISC uses next-generation injectable biomaterials for tissue repair. The development of injectable biomimetic hydrogel systems may facilitate earlier interventions aimed at halting the degenerative process.
18 Jan 2024
Awards and Funding|Health|Innovation|Research|Science
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The mysteries of The Book of Kells — from monks on magic mushrooms to superhuman detail
Although now faded by 1,200 years of use, the colours in the manuscript still retain some of their original psychedelic intensity, writes Dr Rachel Moss, School of Histories and Humanities, for The Conversation publication.
22 Jan 2024
Arts|Research
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Researchers and professional support staff meet at inaugural Coordinator Mobilisation event
The event allowed eight PIs leading large-scale Horizon Europe Pillar 2 or European Innovation Council projects to introduce these projects and to showcase the important work of key teams around college who provide post-award support.
19 Jan 2024
Awards and Funding|Community|Research
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Higher prevalence of asthma linked to unhealthy living conditions in Dublin South Inner City community
New research has found that residents of Oliver Bond House flats in Dublin’s south inner city are 2.4 times as likely to have asthma in their medical records, compared to other patients attending the same general practice living locally.
23 Jan 2024
Health|Research|Society