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New research on famous “supertramp” birds offers fresh evolutionary insights
The beautiful birds, which live in Southeast Asia, are providing unique information on how evolution is linked to flight ability and competition. These birds settle down more readily than would be expected—once they have colonised an island they tend to stay there rather than searching for others.
27 Jan 2022
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Trinity to develop temporary exhibition during Old Library renovation
"We believe this choice of location offers the best possible solution for our staff, students and future visitors to College."
26 Jan 2022
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Careful assessment of patient needs can reduce costs in end-of-life care
A new policy brief, authored by Trinity researchers and collaborators, recommends supporting patients and families in making difficult decisions to improve their experiences and reduce costs of care in an ageing population.
24 Jan 2022
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NatPro Centre Awarded Green Level Certification
"Getting certified is a great feather in the cap of any laboratory, but achieving Green certification shows the depth and breadth of dedication that the team have for minimising the environmental impacts of lab practices."
20 Jan 2022
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Trinity named 12th most international university in the world: Times Higher Education
The international reputation metric draws on THE’s annual Academic Reputation Survey, which asks leading scholars to name the world’s best universities for teaching and research in their field.
19 Jan 2022
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Low folate linked to risk of cognitive decline in later life – new TILDA study
A new study from researchers at The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin has found strong links between low levels of folate (the natural form of the dietary supplement, folic acid) and accelerated cognitive decline.
14 Jan 2022
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100 years on Trinity conference considers the significance of the handover of Dublin Castle
Part of the Decade of Centenaries Programme, the two-day conference is exploring the context of the handover, the impression it made across the world, and the consequences it had for the emerging Irish State.
14 Jan 2022
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Why do we forget? New theory proposes ‘forgetting’ is actually a form of learning
The scientists behind the new theory suggest that rather than being a bug, forgetting may be a functional feature of the brain, allowing it to interact dynamically with the environment to enhance decision-making.
13 Jan 2022
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Predator species help to buffer climate change impacts on biodiversity – new research
The team of scientists behind the discovery say their findings underline the importance of conserving biodiversity, and top predators in particular.
12 Jan 2022
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Unique Irish study sheds new light on long-term SARS-CoV-2 vaccine responses in older nursing home residents
The research, assessing COVID-19 antibodies before vaccination and at five weeks and six months after nursing home residents received two doses of the Pfizer vaccine, provide strong support for the use of vaccine boosters in this cohort.
11 Jan 2022
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