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Ghost stories, twinkling stars and Christmas trees – Trinity’s festive research
The enduring appeal of the Christmas ghost story, twinkling stars and exoplanets and how climate change will affect Christmas trees were among topics explored at a festive research showcase recently.
19 Dec 2018
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In the age of GDPR, how can social computing data be legally used?
A new book addresses how social computing data can be used in emergency management and explores more broadly how the GDPR affects big data interpretation.
18 Dec 2018
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Trinity research sheds light on the workings of the unconscious brain
Research led by neuroscientists at Trinity College Dublin has found for the first time that regions of the brain responsible for complex thought do not shut off in the unconscious state.
18 Dec 2018
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Stair cheilte Fhoirgneamh an Mhúsaeim i gColáiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath nochta
Tá Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath, ag seoladh tionscadal taighde ceannródaíoch inniu a thabharfaidh an stair cheilte a bhaineann le ceann de na foirgnimh Victeoiriacha is mó aithne i mBaile Átha Cliath chun solais arís.
17 Dec 2018
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A new physiological mechanism for short-term memory storage in the brain
Scientists have discovered “a new form of short-term memory”.
17 Dec 2018
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Trinity academic selected for Prague UNESCO City of Literature residency
Justin MacGregor, Assistant Professor in Film Studies, School of Creative Arts, Trinity has been selected to be a Writer in Residence of Prague UNESCO City of Literature 2019.
12 Dec 2018
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Hidden history of Trinity’s Museum Building uncovered
The ‘Making Victorian Dublin’ project has launched a new interactive website documenting the remarkable craft and quarry networks in operation during the golden era of Irish decorative stone.
12 Dec 2018
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Trinity scientists awarded funding for brain health and dementia research projects
Four Trinity researchers are among 21 pilot projects across 10 countries awarded funding, as Global Brain Health Leaders. Three leading organisations including the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) based at Trinity College Dublin and the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the Alzheimer’s Association and the Alzheimer’s Society UK have joined forces to address the […]
6 Dec 2018
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Professor Anna Davies wins Irish Research Council ‘Researcher of the Year’
In addition to Professor Davies’ major award, two postgraduate researchers from Trinity—Joanna Poetz and Hannah Prendeville—won Medals of Excellence.
6 Dec 2018
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Study finds link between vitamin D-deficient older adults and depression
A new study completed by TILDA researchers at Trinity found that vitamin D deficiency is associated with a 75% increase in the risk of developing depression.
5 Dec 2018
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