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Herodotus' theory on Armenian origins debunked by first whole-genome study

Researchers also shed light on the population structure and genetic variation of different Armenian groups, finding that populations from the eastern, western, and central parts of the Armenian highlands show a relatively high level of similarity.

25 Nov 2024

Culture|Research|Science

Research programme focuses on early-detection and PREVENT-ion of dementia and Alzheimer’s

The Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) recently hosted the PREVENT General Assembly where 50 global experts in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease came together to discuss and present on research findings into the prevention and early-detection of these diseases.

25 Nov 2024

Health|Research

Professor Seamus Martin awarded 2025 Royal Irish Academy Gold Medal

Prof. Martin MRIA, Smurfit Professor of Medical Genetics within Trinity’s School of Genetics and Microbiology, won the Medal in Life and Medical Sciences. He was recognised for making a demonstrable and internationally recognised outstanding scholarly contribution in his field.

22 Nov 2024

Awards and Funding|Health|Research|Science

Six Trinity researchers recognised as future research leaders in HRB awards

Trinity researchers have received awards for 6 projects out of a total 13 projects in the most recent call, and €5.3 million out of a €12.5 million investment from the Health Research Board (HRB)

22 Nov 2024

Arts|Awards and Funding|Research|Science

Trinity celebrates its innovators and entrepreneurs at 2024 Awards

The Provost's Innovation Award was presented to Professor Jane Farrar, a transformative figure in the field of inherited ocular diseases, advancing innovation and commercialising research at Trinity College Dublin.

21 Nov 2024

Awards and Funding|Community|Innovation|Research|Students

Professor Damian Murchan becomes President of Association for Educational Assessment Europe

AEA Europe is the premier association for all assessment professionals throughout Europe. Members are drawn from examination agencies, government education ministries, research institutes, schools and universities and the corporate sector.

20 Nov 2024

Research|Society

Researchers discover new cognitive blueprint for making and breaking habits

Cognitive neuroscientists in the School of Psychology have published new research describing a brand new approach to making habit change achievable and lasting.

19 Nov 2024

Research|Science|Society

Four Trinity scientists named on Highly Citied Researchers list for 2024

The researchers from the Schools of Computer Science, Immunology and Biochemistry, Chemistry and Physics feature on the annual Highly Cited Researchers™ 2024 list from Clarivate, which has been announced today.

18 Nov 2024

Awards and Funding|Research|Science|Society

Medical Gerontology celebrates 25 years of excellence

The celebratory occasion honoured the discipline’s history and achievements, and recognised outstanding contributions from undergraduate and postgraduate students.

18 Nov 2024

Community|Health|Research

An féidir le féinfhostaíocht moill a chur le scor? Is féidir má tá do shláinte agus saibhreas agat

Tá féinfhostaíocht ábalta athrú gairme malartach a chur ar fáil go dtí scor, ach sin dóibhsean amháin a bhfuil dea-shláinte agus gairmeacha ar phá ard acu, de réir taighde a rinne Scoil Ghnó Choláiste na Tríonóide.

18 Nov 2024

Research|Science|Society