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Vitamin D: a factor determining severity in COVID-19, new TILDA research
There are significant discrepancies in mortality rates related to Vitamin D levels at different latitudes globally; the high prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in Northern Hemisphere countries; and the possible role of Vitamin D in suppressing the severe inflammatory responses seen in very ill COVID-19 patients and in COVID-19 deaths.
23 Apr 2020
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Trinity places 14th in THE global impact rankings
Trinity is among the global leaders in sustainability/equality according to the latest global impact rankings, ranking third in the gender equality metric.
22 Apr 2020
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Timely and appropriate COVID-19 care urgent for people with an intellectual disability
It is vital that people with an intellectual disability (ID) get the care that they need during the COVID-19 pandemic says Professor Mary McCarron, Director of TCAID.
21 Apr 2020
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Trinity celebrates its 2020 Scholars and Fellows
Staff, students, friends and families are unable to celebrate on campus this year due to COVID-19 restrictions and yet all are united in their appreciation for the exceptional achievements of the students and academics who have today been elected Scholars and Fellows.
20 Apr 2020
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Researchers pinpoint potential new therapeutic target for eye disease
Millions of people worldwide suffer varying degrees of vision-loss due to irreversible retinal degenerative diseases. This research offers hope that improved treatments are on the horizon.
20 Apr 2020
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New studies show Irish diet is unsustainable – nutritionally, financially and ethically
Multiple sources of animal protein in our diets score poorly from a nutritional-financial cost perspective, while alcohol consumption accounts for less than 7% of calorie intake but 25% of daily cost for Irish adults.
17 Apr 2020
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Study investigates how the nation is coping with COVID-19
The multi-wave study was carried out by researchers from the Trinity Centre for Global Health to better understand how people are responding, understanding and coping with the pandemic in Ireland.
16 Apr 2020
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Camara Education and Trinity Access appeal to homes and businesses to donate disused laptops for students
The laptops will mainly be distributed to DEIS school students with no access to technology at home.
14 Apr 2020
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The shift to a more sustainable food system is inevitable – here’s how to make it happen
A new report from SAPEA, co-authored by Professor Anna Davies from Trinity’s School of Natural Sciences, lays out the social science evidence on how a transition can happen in an inclusive, just and timely way.
9 Apr 2020
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Trinity College Dublin and AIB join forces in the battle against COVID-19
Bank pledges €2.4 million to dedicated COVID-19 Research Hub at the University
9 Apr 2020
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