Articles
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If this analysis of Dublin's transport plan was submitted by a student, I would fail it
In an opinion piece originally published by The Journal, Trinity economist Barra Roantree us critical of new economic analysis that claims to show a lot of problems with the new Dublin city transport plan – but it doesn’t stack up
15 Jul 2024
Community|Environment|Sustainability
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CONNECT Centre awards over €500,000 to fund women-led STEAM research projects
Four awardees will now lead innovative projects with goals that range from improving the communications systems used by autonomous vehicles to creating eco-friendly options for powering wearable technologies.
7 Jan 2025
Awards and Funding|Innovation|Research|Sustainability
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Societal inequality linked to reduced brain health in ageing and dementia
The study reveals a direct link between structural inequality—such as socioeconomic disparities measured by a country-level index (GINI)—and changes in brain structure and connectivity associated with aging and dementia.
30 Dec 2024
Health|Research|Society
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Cookies, identifiers “silently stored” on Android phones by Google apps
A recent measurement study by Prof. Doug Leith, Professor of Computer Systems in Trinity’s School of Computer Science and Statistics, shows that advertising and tracking cookies and other device and user identifiers are sent by Google servers and stored on a handset, even when no Google apps have ever been opened by the user.
25 Feb 2025
Innovation|Research
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Lecture series to help public channel their inner philosopher
From the value of truth and war & peace to the role of wonder and the importance of self-care, Trinity’s philosophers are asking the public to explore the relevance of philosophy in today’s world and offer fresh perspectives on some of our most pressing issues over six lectures.
9 Jan 2025
Community|Research
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Can native woodland flourish without farmers? They also deserve a just transition
There are ongoing calls and policy targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and afforestation is identified as a vital solution to mitigating impacts, but significant challenges remain.
10 Jan 2025
Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability
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Trinity to hold Seanad hustings
Ahead of the upcoming Seanad election, a hustings will take place in Trinity Business School from 5pm on 14 January.
10 Jan 2025
Community|Society
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Toghchánaíocht
Roimh an toghchán Seanaid atá le teacht, beidh toghchánaíocht ar siúl i Scoil Ghnó Choláiste na Tríonóide ó 5pm ar an 14 Eanáir.
10 Jan 2025
Community|Society
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Irish economic outlook upbeat despite Trump concerns, say contractors
Results from the 2025 Ireland’s Project Economy (IPE) report reveal an optimistic outlook for the Irish economy, with high-skilled independent contractors forecasting improved performance in the year ahead.
13 Jan 2025
Research|Society
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Syria: how the fall of Assad has affected the asylum debate in Europe
The European Union and its member states must find a balanced approach that prioritises human rights while addressing domestic political pressures, writes Morgiane Noel, PhD Candidate in EU & International Law for The Conversation.
13 Jan 2025
Research|Society
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Scientists develop “Malteser-like” molecules with potential applications in targeted drug delivery
The scientists have taken a major step forwards in tackling one of the greatest abiding challenges in chemistry, by learning how to programme the self-assembly of molecules in such a way that the end result is predictable and desirable.
13 Jan 2025
Health|Research|Science
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Astrophysicists honoured for gravitational wave astronomy work
Evan Keane, Associate Professor at Trinity and Director of Trinity’s Rosse Observatory, has been honoured with the Royal Astronomical Society’s Group Achievement Award for his European Pulsar Timing Array (EPTA) work.
13 Jan 2025
Awards and Funding|Research|Science
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An Urban Forest on Campus
Conor Davis worked for Intel for 30 years and decided it was time to do something with more of an impact. That’s when he stumbled on a YouTube video featuring Prof Quentin Crowley on Climate Entrepreneurship and Systems Thinking.
14 Jan 2025
Sustainability
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Trinity joins global research network focussing on cardiovascular disease in women
‘CARAMEL’ will work to deliver an innovative, AI-supported model for personalised cardiovascular risk assessment and preventive healthcare to address the urgent public health need for women
15 Jan 2025
Health|Innovation|Research
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Seanad hustings event held at Trinity
The candidates took part in two debates, hosted by broadcaster Áine Kerr, followed by audience questions. Among the issues discussed were education, disability, housing, health, climate and data centres.
15 Jan 2025
Community|Environment|Society
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Ancient genomes reveal an Iron Age society centred on women
A groundbreaking study led by geneticists from Trinity finds evidence that land was inherited through the female line in Iron Age Britain, with husbands moving to live with their wife’s community.
15 Jan 2025
Research|Science
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Christine Casey named 2024 ‘Researcher of the Year’ (IRC legacy Awards)
Daniel Gilligan, Professor Seamus Martin, Dr Mary Canavan and Dr Esther Murphy were also celebrated at the awards, which were announced today by Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland
17 Jan 2025
Awards and Funding|Research
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Astrophysicists reveal structure of 74 exocomet belts orbiting nearby stars in landmark survey
Crystal-clear images show light being emitted from millimetre-sized pebbles within the belts that orbit 74 nearby stars of a wide variety of ages – from those that are just emerging from birth to those in more mature systems like our own Solar System.
17 Jan 2025
Research|Science
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Irish public trust in scientists ahead of global averages
The research, conducted by an international team including researchers from the School of Education, is the largest post-pandemic study on public trust in scientists.
20 Jan 2025
Research|Science|Society
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Ripple and ADAPT to collaborate on Blockchain research at Trinity
The partnership will establish the Ripple Blockchain Collaboratory, a new initiative that will focus on advancing research into blockchain, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, and FinTech.
20 Jan 2025
Awards and Funding|Research