Opinion
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When the past is present: the multiple meanings of ‘hearing voices’
Dr. Simon McCarthy-Jones, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, explains new perspectives emerging in the field of voice hearing, which are leading to innovative ways to help hearers.
27 Apr 2017
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What we can learn from the Victorians teaching their kids about consumerism
Assistant Professor in Children's Literature at Trinity, Jane Suzanne Carroll, believes it is important to teach children about production and consumption.
27 Apr 2017
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People are taking to the streets to defend science – but it could come at a cost
Dr Joseph Roche, Assistant Professor in Science Education, believes this weekend's March for Science will present a tricky challenge for those involved to strike the appropriate level of political activism.
21 Apr 2017
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Children should be more involved in healthcare decisions that affect them
Professor of Children's Nursing in Trinity, Imelda Coyne, explains why children should be seen and heard in hospitals and surgeries.
20 Apr 2017
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New anti-protest laws are incompatible with American democracy
Assistant Professor of Sociology, Laura Graham, notes that civil protest is deeply embedded in American democratic history.
7 Apr 2017
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How Brexit could put a strain on EU-China relations
Professor in Business Studies, Louis Brennan, believes China will find a less supportive voice within a Europe that doesn't include the UK.
4 Apr 2017
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Freud’s divide between psychiatry and neurology is redundant — here’s why
Neurological and psychiatric conditions both involve the brain, but are treated very differently. Perhaps they shouldn't be.
28 Mar 2017
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How to unlock the potential of papyrus wetlands in Africa
Papyrus wetlands cover 6% of sub-Saharan Africa and the quick-growing plant has enormous potential as a renewable energy source.
22 Mar 2017
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Disruptive Business Models: Boon or Bane for Society
Airbnb is one example of disruptive business models that have come into sharp focus in recent years.
3 Mar 2017
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Stopping maternity care for mothers six weeks after giving birth is unrealistic
Three-quarters of women birthing in Ireland are not being asked about their own health issues after becoming mothers, and the lack of information and lack of discussion about these issues means women stay quiet, because they feel embarrassed and believe they are alone in experiencing these problems.
8 Dec 2016