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New Edition of ‘The Economy of Ireland’ Launched by Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan

The completely reworked text analyses economic recovery in the context of high unemployment, intergenerational inequity, ongoing banking sector problems and restoring public finances.

23 Sep 2014

New Study Highlights Health Benefits of Social Engagement Among Older People

The Trinity-led research showed that community intervention can make a difference to the growing challenge of loneliness among older people in Ireland.

13 Oct 2014

Robbie the Robot Passes UN Inspection

The Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) met "Robbie the Robot", developed for Cork teenager Joanne O'Riordan, who was born without limbs.

21 Mar 2014

The World War 1 Roadshow

More than 6,000 people attended the World War 1 Roadshow hosted by Trinity College Dublin in partnership with RTÉ Radio 1 and the National Library of Ireland.

21 Jul 2014

‘Big Data’ Takes Root in the World of Plant Research

Botanists have compiled and shared 48 years' worth of global plant data to help answer some of the most pressing environmental and evolutionary questions facing modern society.

10 Nov 2014

Soft Robotics ‘Toolkit’ Features Everything a Robot-Maker Needs

A new resource unveiled by researchers from several Harvard University labs in collaboration with Trinity College Dublin provides both experienced and aspiring researchers with the intellectual raw materials needed to design, build, and operate robots made from soft, flexible materials.

28 Jan 2015