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Study finds over a quarter of adults over 50 deficient in Vitamin D

Over a quarter of adults aged 50+ are deficient in vitamin D according researchers from Trinity College Dublin who announced their findings today (Thursday, June 13th). Over half (57%) had inadequate serum vitamin D levels, of which 26% were classed as vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D has a known role in bone health, with growing […]

17 Jun 2019

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Trinity Professor of Surgery elected Honorary Fellow of the American Surgical Association

Professor of Surgery at Trinity College, Professor Kevin Conlon has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the American Surgical Association.

11 Jun 2019

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Irish schools should focus more on linguistic diversity

A greater focus on “heritage languages”, in addition to English and Irish learning, is needed in Irish schools according to an expert from Trinity.

11 Jun 2019

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Four centuries of political cartoons go on display in Trinity Library exhibition

‘Drawing your attention: Four Centuries of Political Caricature’ includes the Library’s own collections, with originals from its extensive 18th and 19th century collection.

10 Jun 2019

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Trinity to ‘Go Atlantic Blue’ for World Oceans Day

Trinity will join the likes of Dublin Airport, King John’s Castle in Limerick and Baily Lighthouse in lighting its buildings blue.

7 Jun 2019

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New Irish research reveals the secret lives of tiger sharks

The researchers hope to assess how the global climate crisis may impact these apex predators, whose physiology is directly affected by temperature.

7 Jun 2019

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Trinity launches first Research Strategy and Charter

Trinity’s first Living Research Excellence Strategy and Research Charter have been launched by the Provost, Dr Patrick Prendergast.

6 Jun 2019

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Scientists discover how Hepatitis C “ghosts” our immune system

The virus dulls the normal immune response to viral infection by hijacking our own cellular machinery that ordinarily initiates the response.

5 Jun 2019

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SciFest@TCPID showcases STEM projects from students with intellectual disabilities

The Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities (TCPID) was proud to host its third annual ‘SciFest@TCPID supported by Abbott’ exhibition and award ceremony this week. The event was held in the Science Gallery in Trinity and showcased an exciting array of investigative science and technology projects, researched and curated by current TCPID students. SciFest@TCPID, […]

31 May 2019

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I-LOFAR Education Centre & AstroLands Education programme launches at Birr

The centre will be equipped with a 3D video globe, a large video wall, interactive flat screen displays, and a LOFAR radio telescope network activity wall.

30 May 2019

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