Articles
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New machine-learning technique for classifying key immune cells
The technique accurately classifies the state of macrophages, which is important because these cells can modify their behaviour and act as pro- or anti-inflammatory agents in the immune response. As a result, the work has a suite of implications for research and has the potential to one day make major societal impact.
18 Oct 2022
Health|Research|Science
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Verbal skills main educational challenge for migrant children
Gaps in verbal skills are the biggest educational challenge being experienced by young children of migrant origin, according to new research conducted by sociologists in Trinity College Dublin.
18 Oct 2022
Research
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Kilkenny creative entrepreneurship course launched by Trinity College and Design & Crafts Council Ireland
The Trinity Postgraduate Certificate in Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship will provide ambitious individuals in the Kilkenny region with the opportunity to gain a postgraduate qualification at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
18 Oct 2022
Arts|Business|Students
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Our brains use quantum computation
Scientists from Trinity believe our brains could use quantum computation after adapting an idea developed to prove the existence of quantum gravity to explore the human brain and its workings. The discovery may shed light on consciousness, the workings of which remain scientifically difficult to understand and explain.
19 Oct 2022
Research|Science
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Old Library moves collections in landmark conservation project
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan visited the Old Library at Trinity College Dublin this week to see at close quarters the monumental task of decanting the Library collections as part of the Old Library Redevelopment Project.
20 Oct 2022
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Speak of the Devil! The enduring appeal of the demonic in politics and culture
From biblical times to contemporary US Christian nationalist movement and Japanese computer games – international experts will gather in Trinity this week to share their research on the numerous and complex ways in which demons continue to live with and influence us today.
20 Oct 2022
Research
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Medical device regulation challenges put children's surgeries at risk
Research led by Trinity College has found that a regulation which came into effect in May 2021 with the aim of improving the oversight of medical devices in Ireland is leading to unintended consequences which may put some surgeries for children, and the treatment of rare diseases, at risk. The study has been published in the journal Pediatric Cardiology.
20 Oct 2022
Health|Research
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Trinity College Dublin honours 10 notable alumni with awards
The gala dinner on campus was an opportunity for Trinity staff, students, alumni, and friends to reflect on the tremendous achievements of the wider Trinity community.
21 Oct 2022
Awards and Funding
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Science plaque unveiled to honour inventor Percy Ludgate
Percy Ludgate published the world’s second design for a computer. He designed it, often into the early hours, in his home at 30 Dargle Road in Drumcondra, Dublin, where the plaque was unveiled.
21 Oct 2022
Innovation|Science
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ProMotion Rewards secures €725,000 pre-seed investment
Pharmacy graduates and former Tangent LaunchBox winners (2020), Bidemi Afolabi and Lauren O’Reilly created ProMotion Rewards to help brands understand consumer behaviours.
24 Oct 2022
Awards and Funding|Business|Innovation|Students