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New parasite biology lectureship honours Nobel winner William Campbell

The lectureship in parasite biology is named after former student William Campbell, who was awarded a Nobel Prize in this area in 2015.

24 Nov 2016

Trinity welcomes BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition winners

Four winners of the BTYSTE 2016 competition received scholarships to continue their studies at Trinity.

23 Nov 2016

Why we must reframe ideas about global development

Visiting expert Professor Melissa Leach said we must reframe ideas as she delivered the 2016 Kapuscinski Development Lecture to a packed audience.

17 Nov 2016

Trinity welcomes interdisciplinary swallowing and voice experts

The international experts discussed the latest research in detecting, evaluating and treating people living with swallowing disorders.

16 Nov 2016

New genes from scratch – Trinity geneticist discusses the evolution of DNA

Professor in Genetics, Aoife McLysaght, focused on the evolution of DNA as she delivered the 2016 JBS Haldane Lecture at the Royal Institution of Great Britain.

9 Nov 2016

Lightning talks see researchers deliver 120-second bolts of natural science

Twenty-seven researchers from the School of Natural Sciences showcased their research in the 4th annual lightning talks showcase.

7 Nov 2016

Leading epileptologist gives 2016 John Kirker memorial lecture

The 2016 John Kirker Memorial Lecture, named in honour of the pioneering epileptologist and Trinity College Dublin graduate Dr John Kirker, was recently delivered by Dr Sydney Cash, Associate Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and attending epileptologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. The lecture entitled 'New Perspectives on Seizures incorporating networks, single neurons and both slow and fast activity' was presented on as a keynote talk at the Irish Institute of Clinical Neuroscience (IICN).

3 Nov 2016

AMBER led project awarded over €4.4m in European funding programme

Trinity researchers at AMBER, the Science Foundation Ireland funded materials science centre, will lead an international project worth over €4.4 million under the European-funded ‘Future and Emerging Technologies - Open’ (FET Open) programme.

3 Nov 2016

Dr Paul Brennan awarded 2016 Burkitt Medal for contribution to cancer research

The award recognises people with the integrity, compassion and dedication matching that of Denis Burkitt, a Trinity graduate who is known for his discovery of Burkitt lymphoma.

1 Nov 2016

Nominate a Trinity graduate for an Alumni Award

The call for nominations for the Trinity College Dublin Alumni Awards is now open.

27 Oct 2016

Increasing use of caesarean section in Ireland reflects a worsening risk profile

Leading researchers and practitioners in the field of maternal health were brought together at a conference to discuss the increasing use of caesarean section in Ireland and the associated risks for mothers and infants.

25 Oct 2016

Advances in personalised care the focus of 10th International Cancer Conference

The conference was guided by the theme 'New Frontiers in Personalised Cancer Care."

21 Oct 2016

Suas 8×8 Festival at Trinity

The 8x8 Festival takes place in Trinity from Monday 17 October to Thursday 20 October 2016.

19 Oct 2016

AMBER Announce Extended Strategic Partnership with Nokia Bell Labs

AMBER announces substantial increase in the strategic research partnership with Nokia Bell Labs valued at €2.3m

18 Oct 2016

Trinity researcher awarded €500,000 for advancements in ICT and energy sector

AMBER researcher awarded €500,000 to explore 2-dimensional materials for advancements in ICT and energy sector

18 Oct 2016

Trinity Research Wins Best Paper Award from European Society

An open access research paper on vitamin D has won Best Published Paper Award from United European Gastroenterology (UEG).

17 Oct 2016

Trinity’s Architecture Celebrated during Open House Dublin 2016

Trinity College Dublin will open its doors to the public as part of Open House Dublin 2016, on the 14th – 16th October.

13 Oct 2016

Trinity researchers awarded 2.9 million for oral and oesophageal cancer research

Researchers in Trinity’s School of Biochemistry and Immunology and School of Dental Science have been awarded €2.9 million Horizon 2020 funding.

13 Oct 2016

Student entrepreneurs develop Matchday to ‘gamify’ live sports

The Matchday team hopes to make live sports more engaging for viewers while simultaneously connecting sports bodies and organisations with their viewers.

11 Oct 2016

Trinity expert to help protect precious global groundwater resources

Professor Bruce Misstear from the School of Engineering will promote awareness surrounding global groundwater development and protection after being elected Secretary General of the International Association of Hydrogeologists.

7 Oct 2016

Trinity scientists improve understanding of origins of eczema

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common skin disease of children in developed societies. It is associated with intense itch and loss of sleep in early life and with other conditions such as food allergy and asthma in later life.

3 Oct 2016

‘Your Trinity’ Staff Information Day – 4 October

Taking place in the Public Theatre, the event will give staff members the opportunity to find out more about the many benefits and opportunities available to Trinity staff.

3 Oct 2016

‘Teaching for Tomorrow’ Website Launched by Trinity’s Bridge21 Programme

'Teaching for Tomorrow' Website Promoting 21st Century Learning Practices in Schools across Europe launched by Trinity’s Bridge21 Education Programme

30 Sep 2016

Trinity Physician Receives Outstanding Clinician Award

Emeritus Professor Hilary Hoey was presented with the Outstanding Clinician Award at the 55th Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology.

27 Sep 2016

Trinity’s ‘Executive Breakout’ Programme Launches

Trinity’s Executive Breakout programme was launched with an information breakfast held at the Innovation Academy.

26 Sep 2016

Le córas imdhíonachta ’sár éifeachtach’ in ann an víreas HCV a sheachaint

Tugann taighdeoirí cuireadh d'aon duine a fuair Anti-D a raibh éillithe le HCV idir 1977-1979 páirt a glacadh sa staidéar seo.

20 Sep 2016

Cycle to raise money for ovarian cancer

A group of cyclists from West Limerick cycling clubs are cycling from Newcastle West in Limerick to St. James’s Hospital in Dublin to raise awareness for ovarian cancer and to raise vital funds for the ovarian cancer charities (SOCK and Ovacare) who are leading the way in turning the tide on research, knowledge and awareness.

20 Sep 2016

Dublin Dental Hospital to Host Mouth Cancer Information Day

Mouth Cancer Awareness Day takes place on 21st September this year.

14 Sep 2016

Discover Culture in Every Corner of Campus, Culture Night 2016

Explore, Experience and Enjoy Culture Night 2016 at Trinity College Dublin

14 Sep 2016

Experts discuss data issues around new driving technologies

To make the most of new driving technology possibilities, such as self-driving vehicles and accurate traffic delay notifications, we will need to find new data solutions.

13 Sep 2016