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Trinity marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation
The Reformation quincentenary (1517-2017) will be marked in Trinity with a series of events this week, including a two day theological symposium, organised by the Lutheran Church in Ireland and the Confederal School of Religions, Peace Studies and Theology.
13 Feb 2017
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Trinity continues to be Ireland’s leading university in Times Higher rankings
Trinity continues to be Ireland’s leading university with a global ranking of 131 by the Times Higher World University Rankings.
10 Feb 2017
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The ‘Goldilocks’ genes that hold clues to a plethora of diseases
A relatively short list of genes are candidates for a suite of diseases including autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, and epilepsy.
8 Feb 2017
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Super scavengers and the meat-thieving traits that have stood the test of time
Any animal – living or dead – can be placed on a ’scavenging scale' based on variations in a few key biological traits and the environment at hand.
7 Feb 2017
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Educational psychologist warns of future challenges of cyberbullying in new book
A new book on cyberbullying co-edited by Dr McGuckin Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology looks at the prevalence of the behaviour, female and male roles, coping strategies and interventions, and future challenges.
7 Feb 2017
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Low socioeconomic status reduces life expectancy
Low socioeconomic status reduces life expectancy and should be counted as a major risk factor in health policy, new 'Lancet' study says.
3 Feb 2017
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Study finds innovative specialist epilepsy nurse model improves patient care
A new study launched today at Trinity College Dublin has found that an innovative model of care involving specialist epilepsy nurses had a very positive impact of the health of people with epilepsy and is a cost effective way of delivering quality care to thousands of epilepsy patients and their families while reducing attendance at emergency departments.
2 Feb 2017
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Geneticists pen new tales of human history with the ink of ancient DNA
Geneticists have shed new light on the movements and evolution of people in East Asia and the Baltic by analysing human remains aged between 5,000 and 8,000 years old.
2 Feb 2017
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Green light for new student accommodation
More students will be able to live on campus at Trinity College Dublin after planners granted permission for new student residences.
31 Jan 2017
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European universities call for immediate rethink of Trump’s executive order
The European Universities Association is asking President Trump to recall his executive order temporarily preventing entrance into the US of persons from seven Muslim-majority countries.
31 Jan 2017