Articles
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Dr Kathy Ruddy wins Irish Research Council 2021 Early Career Researcher of the Year
Dr Ruddy’s research projects involve using brain-computer interfaces to ‘hack the brain’, to understand better how it works, and ultimately work towards improving brain function.
3 Dec 2021
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Bah Humbug! The weird and wonderful world of Victorian Christmas cards
Dr Clare Clarke, Assistant Professor, School of English, takes a closer look at the dark and disturbing images that featured in Victorian Christmas cards.
23 Dec 2021
Culture|Research
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A great teacher and a warm presence on campus – Trinity pays tribute to Brendan Kennelly
Brendan Kennelly placed the College in the centre of national debates about memory, history and the importance of the arts and literature in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s
18 Oct 2021
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Common antidepressant should no longer be used to treat people with dementia
A drug used to treat agitation in people with dementia is no more effective than a placebo, and might even increase mortality, according to a new study, published in The Lancet.
27 Oct 2021
Research
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Trinity welcomes Prince Albert II of Monaco
An unveiling ceremony took place during his visit, marking a major donation Prince Albert II has made to the conservation of the iconic Old Library at Trinity College.
3 Sep 2021
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Trinity researchers seek solutions to plastic problems in SFI Future Innovator competition
The challenge-based prize funding programme supports Ireland’s best and brightest unconventional thinkers and innovators to develop novel, potentially disruptive, technologies to address significant societal challenges.
15 Feb 2021
Research
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Legal experts raise data-protection red flags around key COVID-19 decisions taken in Ireland
In common with previous reports from the Observatory is the concern that there is a general lack of transparency in Ireland’s response to the pandemic and, as a result, it isn’t easy to ensure important decisions satisfy various legal requirements.
14 Sep 2021
Research
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The Earth Surface Research Laboratory: a new high-tech laboratory for Ireland
The lab’s world-class facilities for the preparation and analysis of geological and environmental samples are open to the geoscience community on the island of Ireland.
23 Jun 2021
Research
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How natural capital approach can benefit farmers and the planet
A new animated video has been released to introduce the concept of Natural Capital Accounting to the farming community and agri-food industry.
18 Feb 2021
Research
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From flashing fireflies to cheering crowds – physicists unlock secret to synchronisation
This new discovery has a suite of potential applications, including developing new types of computer technology that uses light signals to process information.
13 Dec 2021
Research