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Reimagining the Jews of Ireland: new book launched at Trinity

The book looks as key areas such as Irish Jewish historiography, communal traditions, antisemitism, nationalism (Jewish and Irish) and representations in popular media.

21 Jun 2024

Arts|Research|Society

Scientists devise algorithm to engineer improved enzymes

The new method has wide-ranging applications across a suite of industries, from food production to degrading plastics, and in drug design and human health.

20 Jun 2024

Research|Science

European leaders converge at Trinity to tackle AI's greatest challenges and opportunities

From healthcare to human rights, today's landmark conference organised by the ADAPT Centre at Trinity is driving global dialogue on AI's transformative power.

19 Jun 2024

Culture|Health|Research|Science

New study reveals urgent need for region-specific models to improve brain health in diverse settings

Researchers outline the requirement for comprehensive and harmonised data collection efforts to capture the diverse factors influencing healthy aging in Latin America.

17 Jun 2024

Research|Science|Society

Trinity pair receive Fulbright awards for 2024/25

Two researchers from Trinity – Abdulbaset Alazhare and Mairéad O'Donnell – are among the 21 Fulbright Irish awardees for 2024/25, who were presented with awards this week at Iveagh House.

14 Jun 2024

Awards and Funding|Research|Students

What have we learned from the Troubles that can help provide a roadmap to peace in Gaza?

Prof Jan de Vries, School of Nursing and Midwifery writes for the Irish Independent on the resolution of 'the conflict within' for those involved in brokering peace in times of war.

11 Jun 2024

Research|Society

Are Ireland’s tuna in hot water? Ocean warming pushes giant Atlantic bluefin northwards

A new study led by Irish scientists has found giant Atlantic bluefin tuna are moving further north in response to marine heatwaves off the Irish coast.

11 Jun 2024

Environment|Research|Science

St James’s Hospital celebrates 40th anniversary of Ireland's first bone marrow transplant

Home to the National Adult Stem Cell Transplant Centre, over 3,750 stem cell and bone marrow transplants have taken place at the hospital since 1984

10 Jun 2024

Community|Health|Innovation|Research

Splitting hairs – Trinity team applies science of biomechanics to understand our bad hair days

We all have a bad hair day from time to time, and split ends are a common problem. However, the science behind this kind of hair damage is poorly understood, which is why the Trinity team, led by Professor David Taylor, is investigating this knotty problem.

10 Jun 2024

Research|Science

The Parthenon marbles evoke particularly fierce repatriation debates – an archaeologist explains why

The Parthenon marbles are probably the most renowned example of a country calling for heritage objects to be returned, writes Prof. Christine Morris, School of Histories and Humanities in The Conversation.

10 Jun 2024

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