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Trinity researchers contribute to Ireland’s new radon map

Trinity researchers have laid the foundation for Ireland’s new legislative radon map. The original research, published in 2017, in collaboration with Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) showcased a novel methodology to combine geological information with measurements of indoor radon concentrations to produce a stepwise change in how radon is mapped.

26 May 2022

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Insights into domestic violence and substance use: report

Over 11,000 women experienced Domestic Abuse while also struggling with substance use in Ireland in 2020

25 May 2022

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Age-related muscle loss linked to socioeconomic disadvantage: research

Our muscles matter: older adults living with socioeconomic disadvantage are twice as likely to have age-related muscle loss

23 May 2022

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Provost Linda Doyle elected as new board member of the League of European Research Universities

With Professor Karen Maex stepping down as Rector Magnificus of the University of Amsterdam in July 2022, League League of European Research Universities (LERU) has had to elect a new Board Member and a new Chair.

21 May 2022

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How seascapes of the ancient world shaped genetic structure of European populations

Trinity scientists, along with international colleagues, have explored the importance of sea travel in prehistory by examining the genomes of ancient Maltese humans and comparing these with the genomes of this period from across Europe.

19 May 2022

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Beauty and the Bleach: the colonial history of colourism explored in BBC documentary

In a recent BBC documentary, entitled Beauty and the Bleach, presenter Tan France (of Queer Eye fame) tackles the issue of colourism.

19 May 2022

Culture|Research|Society

Ukraine lays bare our collective ignorance of Central and Eastern Europe

Ireland’s historic, economic and demographic ties to the region run deeper than is often realised. It’s time we started paying attention

18 May 2022

Research|Society

Astronomers reveal first image of the black hole at the heart of our galaxy

12 May 2022

Research

Blue plaque unveiled in honour of Prof John Byrne

A blue plaque in honour of the late Professor John G. Byrne was unveiled last week by the Provost, Dr Linda Doyle as part of a national series of commemorative plaques honouring leaders in Science & Technology.

11 May 2022

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‘We Persist Therefore We Have Hope’: Protest Art from Hong Kong

A new art exhibition featuring protest artists from Hong Kong goes on display in the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Research Institute this evening.

11 May 2022

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