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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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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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Trinity awarded €1.5m to build interdisciplinary research toolkit
Trinity College Dublin has been awarded funding of €1.5 million to lead an international research project to build a toolkit to promote interdisciplinary research.
4 Dec 2018
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What does it mean to be human?
From AI and genetic manipulation to transhumanism, conflict and design, a new Trinity discussion series will explore how we understand ourselves, the world, and our place within it
4 Dec 2018
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New research documentary from IDS-TILDA focuses on positive ageing
IDS-TILDA launch new research documentary to challenge stereotypes on ageing with an intellectual disability.
4 Dec 2018
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People affected by homelessness to give tours with non-profit, Secret Street Tours
Secret Street Tours, founded by Trinity graduates, employs and empowers homeless people to become walking tour guides in Dublin.
3 Dec 2018
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Trinity HistoryCon showcases the hidden history behind movie magic
Filmmakers, writers and historians gathered in Trinity College Dublin to celebrate their shared love of history at the inaugural Trinity HistoryCon on Friday, November 30th, 2018.
3 Dec 2018
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Does Robert The Bruce offer a 700 year old solution to Brexit impasse?
Historical precedents for some of the big questions arising from Brexit were explored in an inaugural lecture by Seán Duffy, newly appointed Professor of Medieval Irish and Insular History.
30 Nov 2018
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TILDA’s latest report on wellbeing and health in Ireland’s over 50s
New findings by TILDA (the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing at Trinity College Dublin) present the ‘Change in life circumstances’ for Ireland’s over 50s between 2009 and 2016
29 Nov 2018
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Trinity researchers win prestigious European Research Council awards
Dr Laura Cleaver and Dr Aline Vidotto have secured highly competitive ERC Consolidator Grant awards, valued at €2 million each, to pursue frontier research and strengthen their research teams.
29 Nov 2018
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Engineers win Inclusion & Empowerment World Summit Award with waytoB
waytoB, a smart tech solution that gives independence back to people with intellectual disability, was judged one of the world’s finest digital innovations with impact on society.
28 Nov 2018
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Recapturing the spirit of the ancient library of Alexandria in the 21st Century
The founding director of the new Library of Alexandria shared how he set about recapturing the spirit of the ancient Library of Alexandria 1600 years after its destruction at a free public lecture in Trinity College Dublin.
27 Nov 2018
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Sports scholars celebrated
Ceremony to mark this year’s sports scholarships
23 Nov 2018
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Why do we love to be scared? Launch of new book by Prof Darryl Jones
In his new book Trinity’s Professor Darryl Jones delves into the darkest corners of the horror genre to explore why horror stories disturb us, and how they reflect society's taboos.
21 Nov 2018
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Scientists develop potential new treatment for common soft-tissue childhood cancer
CRISPR “genetic screens” and new approaches to drug design have provided a potential new therapy, which blocks the progression of synovial sarcoma tumours in pre-clinical trials.
20 Nov 2018
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Researchers improve potential to identify diet-disease relationships
Researchers have developed a new method of mapping scientific data to improve the capacity to identify diet-disease relationships.
20 Nov 2018
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Get involved in College Awareness Week 2018!
All schools, colleges and community groups are being encouraged to get involved in College Awareness Week 2018 which starts next week (19th - 24th November 2018).
15 Nov 2018
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Professor Emeritus Colm O’ Moráin honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
Professor O’Moráin has been honoured by the United European Gastroenterology (UEG) for his contributions to gastroenterology.
13 Nov 2018
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Scientists shine new light on link between obesity and cancer
The body’s immune surveillance systems stutter and fail in the presence of excess fat, which reduces their ability to fight cancer and disease.
12 Nov 2018
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