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New research identifies significant mental health impacts of the pandemic on nursing home staff

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), low mood, and suicidal thinking were among the issues reported by nursing staff. The researchers behind the work will now progress to phase two of the study.

16 Nov 2021

Research

Ireland’s great recession had detrimental effect on junior certificate results

New research has shown that the economic strain experience by families during Ireland’s great recession between 2009 and 2014 had a detrimental impact on young people’s performance in state exams at the age of 15.

16 Nov 2021

Research

The publishers who made Shakespeare a global phenomenon

Andrew Murphy, 1867 Professor of English at Trinity, with a fascinating insight into the rise of Shakespeare. This article was first published by The Conversation.

15 Nov 2021

Culture|Research

Repeated link between volcanic eruptions and dynastic collapse in China’s Imperial Era identified

Volcanic eruptions may have triggered abrupt climate changes contributing to the repeated collapse of Chinese dynasties over the past 2,000 years, according to new research published today.

11 Nov 2021

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Amharc úrnua ar athlasadh na n-alt maidir le hothair a bhfuil airtríteas réamatóideach orthu

Tá an Grúpa Réamaiteolaíochta Móilíní i Scoil an Leighis, faoi stiúir an Ollaimh Ursula Fearon, ag obair chun tuiscint níos fearr a fháil ar eachtraí casta ceallacha agus móilíneacha a tharlaíonn díreach sna hailt atá buailte.

11 Nov 2021

Research

A fresh look at joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Trinity researchers are examining the condition which currently affects about 1% of the world’s population, withabout 2,000 new cases diagnosed annually in Ireland.

11 Nov 2021

Research

Trinity academic provides Babylonian translations for Marvel Studios’ ‘Eternals’

Translations into the long-dead language were provided for the Marvel Studios’ Eternals blockbuster film by Assyriologist Dr Martin Worthington.

9 Nov 2021

Arts|Research

Trinity academic provides Babylonian translations for Marvel Studios’ ‘Eternals’

Translations into the long-dead language were provided by Trinity Assyriologist Dr Martin Worthington.

9 Nov 2021

Research

Taoiseach launches All-Island Climate and Biodiversity Research Network

The AICBRN is a researcher-led initiative, bringing together experts from multiple disciplines across the island of Ireland to undertake the research necessary to address the climate and biodiversity emergencies.

9 Nov 2021

Research

Sláintecare as much a reputational as a quality of life issue

The reform of the health system is essential for the quality of life in Ireland and the country’s international reputation, says Camilla Devitt, Assistant Professor, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, in this opinion piece.

4 Nov 2021

Research|Society