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New alcohol policy research network launched across Ireland and UK
The network (ACORN) aims to build capacity and drive innovation in alcohol policy research to support effective policy development, enactment, implementation and evaluation.
29 Apr 2021
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The return of the morning commute will ruin productivity, Trinity research reveals
New research from Wladislaw Rivkin at Trinity Business School, Fabiola Gerpott and Dana Unger demonstrates that commuting reduces productivity at work by draining mental energy, effecting our ability to fully focus on what we’re doing when we finally arrive at work.
28 Apr 2021
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Tánaiste Leo Varadkar delivers Trinity Monday Discourse honouring Dr Noel Browne
The Trinity Monday Discourse detailed the life and career of Dr Noel Browne and the important role of Trinity College throughout his lifetime.
28 Apr 2021
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College Health Centre set to administer onsite vaccinations
First delivery of COVID-19 vaccines arrives on campus.
27 Apr 2021
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Astronomers detect first ever hydroxyl molecule signature in an exoplanet atmosphere
These observations are the testbed for next-gen facilities like the Thirty Meter Telescope and the European Extremely Large Telescope in searching for biosignatures on smaller and potentially rocky worlds.
27 Apr 2021
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Why the humble legume could be the answer to Europe’s fertiliser addiction
In a thought-provoking piece first published by The Conversation, Professor Mike Williams (Trinity's School of Natural Sciences) helps to explain how a "wonder crop" could make a big environmental difference.
26 Apr 2021
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Revisiting the Fourth Estate: does the media still serve democracy?
To mark the announcement of the Trinity Long Room Hub’s new Schuler Forum for Democracy, an online event tomorrow (Tuesday 27 April), will convene a panel of journalists and academics to look at the media as the “fourth estate” and ask how the media can effectively support democracy.
26 Apr 2021
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New Scholars and Fellows Announced
The new cohort of Fellows and Scholars has been announced today, on Trinity Monday. Staff, students, friends and families are unable to celebrate on campus this year due to COVID-19 restrictions and yet all are united in their appreciation for the exceptional achievements of the students and academics who have been elected.
26 Apr 2021
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Skeletal defects may be ameliorated after immobility in the womb
Foetal movement in the uterus is a normal part of a healthy pregnancy but the research offers hope that resuming movement post-immobility may reduce the negative impacts.
23 Apr 2021
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Three Trinity researchers win European Research Council Advanced Grants
Professors Jennifer McElwain, Seamus Martin and Daniel Kelly will pursue research projects in botany, immunity and inflammation, and bioengineering. Their awards bring the total number of ERC Investigator Grants awarded at Trinity under the Horizon 2020 funding programme to 44, with a total value of €83 million.
22 Apr 2021
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