Articles
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New research outlines pitfalls of posthuman, AI governance in real-world “city brain” project
The work underscores what can go wrong when an AI that manages city transport, safety, health and environmental monitoring predicts the future and intervenes in the present, significantly influencing urban governance and public policy development.
16 Apr 2025
Environment|Research|Science
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How mobility assistance dogs can improve quality of life in children with cerebral palsy
Heather Kennedy Curtin, Specialist Physiotherapist in Gait Analysis, Trinity, writes about new research findings from her team in this piece first published by The Conversation.
16 Apr 2025
Research|Science
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Viewing art can boost wellbeing by giving meaning to life
The simple act of looking at a piece of visual art can boost your wellbeing, a new research study from the School of Psychology has found, and this benefit can be gained in a hospital setting as well as an art gallery.
16 Apr 2025
Research|Society
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Simple water-saving technologies could shave nearly €10 million in state water costs by 2030
Installing efficient water-saving technologies (taps, showers, toilets) in new build homes in Ireland could save €280 annually in a four-person house when associated energy savings are also included.
17 Apr 2025
Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability
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A day of curiosity and possibility: future doctors step into 'Mini Med Day'
The Trinity Access Programmes (TAP) Primary School Med Day is designed to spark curiosity and plant the seeds for future careers in medicine and healthcare.
16 Apr 2025
Community|Health|Science|Society
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Trinity welcomes students and researchers from Gaza
The students - eight of whom are postgraduates and two undergraduates - will begin their studies at Trinity as soon as possible. All fees have been waived for these students.
18 Apr 2025
Community|Research|Students
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AI could make cities autonomous, but that doesn’t mean we should let it happen
Trinity's Prof Federico Cugurullo believes we should be very careful before handing control of our cities to AIs. He writes about AI urbanism and the challenges ahead in this piece for The Conversation.
4 Jan 2024
Culture|Science|Society|Sustainability
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Trinity welcomes six new campus companies
Collectively Trinity campus companies have raised over €400 million in this period, as well as creating more than 800 jobs. A total of 24 have become Enterprise Ireland High Potential Start Ups.
27 Nov 2024
Awards and Funding|Business|Innovation|Research
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Smart Docklands funds four pilot projects to address community need
The winning teams received seed funding of €12,500 each to tackle pressing challenges across environmental monitoring, community development, and antisocial behaviour, and to create a more sustainable, inclusive, and enjoyable Docklands for all.
6 Dec 2024
Awards and Funding|Community|Environment|Society
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Abuse survivors’ experience of family law focus of new research
The research is being undertaken by the School of Social Work and Social Policy in conjunction with Women's Aid and University College Cork.
8 Jan 2024
Research|Society