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Trinity researchers recognised in latest SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme Awards
Twelve Trinity projects have received funding this week from Science Foundation Ireland across a range of research disciplines.
31 May 2023
Awards and Funding|Innovation|Research
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Geneticists discover hidden “whole genome duplication” that may explain why some species survived mass extinctions
Geneticists have unearthed a major event in the ancient history of sturgeons and paddlefish that has significant implications for the way we understand evolution.
31 May 2023
Research|Science
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New HRB awards for School of Medicine researchers to address health challenges
The Definitive Intervention and Feasibility Awards (DIFA) 2023 have been announced today for four clinical researchers to investigate significant challenges in patient care and treatment.
31 May 2023
Awards and Funding|Health
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Michelle Olmstead appointed as new Chief Innovation and Enterprise Officer
Trinity College Dublin has appointed Michelle Olmstead as its Chief Innovation and Enterprise Officer.
31 May 2023
Innovation|Research|Sustainability
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New study finds homebirths overwhelmingly more positive experience for women
Continuity of care, bodily integrity and informed consent were reasons cited for more positive homebirth experience, according to a study conducted by researchers from the School of Social Work & Social Policy and the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
30 May 2023
Health|Research|Society
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Royal Irish Academy elects 28 new members
The Royal Irish Academy (RIA) celebrated Admittance Day on 26th May when 24 of 28 newly elected Members were officially admitted to the Academy for their exceptional contributions to the sciences, humanities and social sciences, as well as to public service.
29 May 2023
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John Major delivers 2023 Henry Grattan lecture
The former British prime minister sat down with Rory Carroll, Trinity alumnus and Ireland correspondent for The Guardian, to further discuss the peace process and the legacy of the Good Friday Agreement.
25 May 2023
Community|Society
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New paediatric dental database removes access barriers to information
This new interactive dashboard – allowing open access exploration of oral health-related data from multiple national children cohort surveys - has been developed by researchers at the Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin.
23 May 2023
Health|Research
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Cerebral Palsy Foundation launches plan to revolutionise CP care in Ireland
An estimated 3,000 children and young people and 9,500 adults are living with CP in Ireland. Backed by $12.5 million in philanthropic funding, this five-year programme will change the trajectory of their lives.
22 May 2023
Health|Innovation|Research
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People fear AI tech, but not enough to avoid autonomous cars
A significant percentage of people fear AI tech, but not enough to avoid using autonomous cars when they become available. That is according to new research that goes against the “Frankenstein complex”, where humans are predicted to be hostile to robots and AI because they are afraid of them.
22 May 2023
Research|Science|Sustainability