Articles
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Trinity researchers discover new therapeutic target for severe asthma
Ireland has one of the highest rates of asthma in the world, with almost 500,000 people affected. As many as 1 in 5 children will have asthma at some point, and there is a pressing need for better treatments.
2 Mar 2022
Research
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Former Chief Justice Frank Clarke inaugurated as Pro-Chancellor
He joins the University’s five other Pro-Chancellors: The Honorable Sir Donnell Deeny, Prof Jane Grimson, Dr Stanley Quek, Prof Shane Allwright and Prof Ignatius McGovern.
1 Apr 2022
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Nine Trinity projects awarded Irish Research Council ‘New Foundations’ funding
Nine Trinity research projects have received funding from the Irish Research Council (IRC) under the ‘New Foundation’ programme announced this week.
18 Jan 2022
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Poemathon with Older People launches with climate crisis theme
Mary Robinson Former President of Ireland and Adjunct Professor for Climate Justice at Trinity College Dublin, writes first line of collaborative poem to give voice to the older generation in Ireland.
7 Mar 2022
Research
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Why do we forget? New theory proposes ‘forgetting’ is actually a form of learning
The scientists behind the new theory suggest that rather than being a bug, forgetting may be a functional feature of the brain, allowing it to interact dynamically with the environment to enhance decision-making.
13 Jan 2022
Research
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Careful assessment of patient needs can reduce costs in end-of-life care
A new policy brief, authored by Trinity researchers and collaborators, recommends supporting patients and families in making difficult decisions to improve their experiences and reduce costs of care in an ageing population.
24 Jan 2022
Research
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Success for pilot ‘no smoking programme’ for women in socio-economic disadvantaged areas
Trinity report highlights success of smoking cessation pilot programme for women living in socio-economic disadvantaged areas, on national No Smoking Day. The ‘We Can Quit’ (WCQ) is a community-based outreach stop smoking programme specifically designed for women living in socio-economic disadvantaged areas in Ireland (Dublin and Cork).
3 Mar 2022
Research
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‘Behind the Headlines’ panel discussion asks are we falling out of love with Dublin?
Entitled ‘Falling out of Love with Dublin?’ Trinity Loon Room Hub's latest ‘Behind the Headlines’ discussion asks: where next for the capital’s civic future?
9 Feb 2022
Research
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An taispeántas ‘Dá ngabhfadh bean tríd an ngeata aon uair amháin…’ le céad bliain de Chéimithe Ban Choláiste na Tríonóide a chomóradh
“Dá ngabhfadh bean tríd an ngeata aon uair amháin, bheadh sé nach mór dodhéanta súil a choinneáil ar na foirgnimh nó ar na seomraí a ngabhadh sí isteach iontu nó ar an bhfad ama a bhfanfadh sí ann.” Sa bhliain 1895, shainaithin comhaltaí Bhord Choláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath é seo ar cheann de […]
27 Apr 2022
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Trinity goes plant-based for 20th anniversary of Green Week
The week-long series of events will focus on the problems with, and solutions to our food systems from farm to fork.
21 Feb 2022