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Redefining community health: APCC Lecture Series 2021/22 begins
The Lecture Series will bring Trinity academics to the local community in Tallaght to deliver high quality, accessible talks with a view to stimulating debate and community engagement on some of healthcare's most pertinent topics.
4 Oct 2021
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New research identifies significant mental health impacts of the pandemic on nursing home staff
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), low mood, and suicidal thinking were among the issues reported by nursing staff. The researchers behind the work will now progress to phase two of the study.
16 Nov 2021
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Trinity Academic Cancer Trials Group awarded over €2million from the HRB
The Trinity Academic Cancer Trials Group, a Health Research Board (HRB) partnership supporting cancer clinical trials to improve health and care. The funding will improve survival and quality of life for patients with cancer.
21 Dec 2021
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Brain Awareness Week 2021: Understanding rare genetic changes in brain biology
Professor Louise Gallagher and her research group are looking at rare genetic changes to understand the biology of psychiatric and neurological conditions.
18 Mar 2021
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Professor Jonathan Coleman secures ERC proof of concept grant
The Print-SENSE project will examine the economic and technical feasibility of using nanomaterial-based inks for high-performance sensing applications, particularly within medical diagnostics.
7 Jan 2021
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Larger sample sizes needed to avoid false negative findings in vitamin D trials
The study demonstrated that individual differences in vitamin D status among trial participants coupled with seasonal fluctuations can have a detrimental impact on a trial's ability to detect true causal effects.
31 May 2021
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New book gives ‘Perspectives on the Person with Dementia and Family Caregiving in Ireland’
The newly published book is an introductory Irish guide that brings together local and international research to help dispel some of the myths and stigma surrounding dementia.
1 Jun 2021
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Launch of UNI-ECO Sustainability E-learning modules
Staff and students across the five partner Universities of the UNI-ECO project can now learn more about sustainability through two new free e-learning modules titled Consumption and Waste and Carbon Footprint, launched today, 18 October.
18 Oct 2021
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Trinity and ESRI launch MSc in Economic Policy for policy makers
The MSc in Economic Policy will provide students with a grounding in contemporary aspects of economic policy design and implementation and equip them to engage confidently in evidence-based economic policy making.
14 Jun 2021
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Researchers investigate the role of ketamine in the treatment of depression
Depression has been recognised by the World Health Organisation as the leading cause of disability globally. In Ireland, over 200,000 people experience a depressive episode each year.
15 Jul 2021
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Professor Dan Kilper appointed new Director of CONNECT Centre
Professor Kilper’s appointment comes soon after a six-year €39 million investment in CONNECT through the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centres programme.
26 Feb 2021
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Provost and Mary McAleese launch Green Week: ‘2030: Time for a Game Change’
Provost Dr Patrick Prendergast and Chancellor Mary McAleese launch the annual Green Week today. Titled ‘2030: Time for a Game Change’ the week-long series of events will focus on climate and biodiversity awareness, education and the action which is needed to address our growing climate and biodiversity crises.
22 Feb 2021
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Trinity researchers secure government funding for next generation therapies for incurable cancers
The research team at TTMI is part of the HEALED consortium who have secured €6.8M government funding as part of a 3-year, €10.5M programme to develop next generation cell therapies for cancer.
5 May 2021
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High COVID-19 infection rates in Northern Ireland increased cases in bordering Irish counties
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin analysed official statistics on confirmed COVID-19 cases on the island of Ireland for 52 weeks from March 2020.
21 Jul 2021
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E3 marks 51st anniversary of Earth Day
To mark the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, hear from Trinity academics in E3 schools on the climate crisis through lectures, presentations and talks.
22 Apr 2021
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Fresh hope for improving treatments for deadly lung disease
Trinity researchers are focused on identifying potential host-directed therapies that can target a patient’s own immune response to help them recover from TB.
6 Oct 2021
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Study to assess Independent Contracting and Project Based Working
Important new Irish research by Trinity College Dublin has been commissioned to assess the extent and nature of professional contracting in Ireland’s employment market, as the country’s growing contingent workforce and project-based economy emerges.
4 Feb 2021
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2021: Trinity research highlights
Over the past 12 months our researchers have made some incredible contributions to their fields, and to society. In many cases their discoveries, innovations and added knowledge will pave the way to a more sustainable, safer, future. Here, we highlight 10 pieces of work that made waves in 2021.
23 Dec 2021
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Art, music, and brain health intersect in new drama ‘UnRavelled’
Research on brain health from GBHI contributes to drama which explores the relationship between art, music and brain health.
3 Mar 2021
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Trinity Business School names first Chair of Strategic Management
Trinity Business School has appointed Catherine Welch as its first ever Chair of Strategic Management. An Australian national, Professor Welch is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney Business School and a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Aalto University.
23 Nov 2021