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Concussion in sport – what’s the current state of play?
Hoping to shine the clear light of current evidence based research on concussion and its effects, Trinity College Dublin have organised a public lecture on concussion featuring two of the US’s most eminent researchers on the subject.
8 Nov 2017
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Legacy of Conor Cruise O’Brien examined at Trinity public lecture and symposium
The centenary of the birth of Conor Cruise O'Brien was marked with a public lecture and symposium exploring the legacy of the politician, journalist, historian and Trinity graduate.
2 Nov 2017
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Trinity conference to shine spotlight on ethics in sport
The 4th annual Ethics in Sport conference, hosted by Department of Religion and Theology at the Confederal School of Religions, Peace Studies and Theology, will probe this question along with some of the most pressing ethical issues in sport today. The event, to be held in the Trinity Long Room Hub, will hear from key figures in the sporting industry, including legendary Irish sports figures: broadcaster George Hamilton; Galway hurler, Joe Canning; Armagh legend and mental health campaigner Oisin McConville and sports agent and former RTE broadcaster, Fintan Drury.
1 Nov 2017
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Russian revolution to be remembered 100 years on at public lecture series
The centenary of the Russian Revolution will be remembered in a new public lecture series at Trinity College Dublin, which will explore its impact and legacy and the complex relationship between utopia and dystopia which ultimately sealed the fate of the Soviet state.
31 Oct 2017
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Winters on Mars are shaping the Red Planet’s landscape
Blocks of carbon dioxide ice, which freeze from CO2 gas in winters, seem to be responsible for creating elongated furrows and pits on Mars' sand dunes.
27 Oct 2017
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Trinity Sport announces 64 new scholars
This year saw the highest level of interest the scholarship programme has ever received
27 Oct 2017
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New minerals processing project to reduce CO2 emissions and improve efficiency
Project 'MetalIntelligence' will address key questions facing society, which relies on the minerals processing industry to support almost every aspect of modern life.
26 Oct 2017
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Can one powerful person change the course of history?
The critical role played by powerful leaders in transforming the path of history was the focus of the annual Edmund Burke lecture delivered by Prof Margaret MacMillan.
26 Oct 2017
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How Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ was inspired by traditional Irish folk tales
The significance of Celtic folklore and Halloween in the creation of Bram Stoker’s 'Dracula' will be the focus of a public lecture delivered by renowned author and horror scholar David J. Skal on Halloween night.
26 Oct 2017
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Trinity educational innovators receive funding award from Social Innovation Fund
Two educational innovation projects at Trinity have secured significant awards from the Social Innovation Fund Ireland (SIFI)’s Education Fund.
25 Oct 2017