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Astrophysicists investigate a cosmic mystery – the disappearance of a massive star
The star's absence, discovered with the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope, could indicate that it either became less bright and partially obscured by dust, or that it collapsed into a black hole without producing a supernova.
30 Jun 2020
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Defining the course of the COVID-19 disease in the immunosuppressed patient
Could people receiving immunosuppressive therapies in fact be protected from the disease?
7 May 2020
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How does Santa deliver billions of gifts in one night? Quantum physics of course…
According to Professor John Goold and Dr Mark Mitchison (of the TCD QuSys research group in Trinity), Santa is exploiting quantum mechanics to achieve the seemingly impossible.
23 Dec 2020
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Survey profiles College communication struggles in shutdown
Many staff and students at Trinity College Dublin experienced difficulty with online communication and felt they missed social opportunities following the College’s closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey has found.
25 Sep 2020
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Trinity study confirms accuracy concerns on contact tracing apps
It's likely to be challenging to use Bluetooth to reliably detect when people using contact tracing apps are within 2 metres of one another, a new Trinity measurement study has found.
7 May 2020
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Trinity secures €21m from the HEA to fund innovative skills-led teaching initiative
Trinity College Dublin has been awarded €21 million in funding by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) to support over the next five years its innovative, skills-led teaching initiative.
5 Oct 2020
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Dublin City Council gives greenlight to redevelopment plans for the Old Library
The redevelopment project will draw on the best 21st-century design and technology to safeguard the Old Library building and conserve its precious collections for future generations.
8 Oct 2020
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Four Trinity researchers announced in the top twelve emerging new health researchers in the country
The fellowship awards were announced by the Health Research Board.
14 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 update to the College community – 06.03.20
A Trinity Covid-19 Working Group has been operating for some weeks and the Major Emergency Management Team has met in recent days to make decisions to reduce the risks from the virus.
6 Mar 2020
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Health expert consortium calls for vitamin D policy in battle against COVID-19
Experts outline compelling evidence for health professionals and policymakers to revise guidance on vitamin D supplementation amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
26 Nov 2020
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