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Science and art collide to open eyes and minds to impact of climate change on storm surge levels around Irish coastline

The Línte na Farraige project’s visual light installations, by Finnish artists Timo Aho and Pekka Niittyvirta, indicate the projected rise in sea levels from future storm surges. Installations will open at Spanish Arch, Galway, and will be followed by other coastal locations in the coming months.

29 Sep 2022

Arts|Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

Dr Joe Whelan presents book to President Higgins

Dr Joe Whelan, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work and Social Policy, Trinity College Dublin, was invited to Áras an Uachtaráin to present his recently published book to President Higgins

27 Sep 2022

Research

Struggling to make friends as an adult? Why you should try looking to older generations

When making friends, we usually look for people of similar ages, assuming they will share our worldview and life experiences; but this is not always a reliable indicator for forming friendships, says Catherine Elliott O'Dare, School of Social Work and Social Policy, in this piece for The Conversation.

27 Sep 2022

Research|Society

Decipher the earliest languages, debate AI and learn about climate change research at START

START (Start Talking About Research Today ) features music, debate, games, storytelling, screenings, and live experiments. Over 40 free events will showcase how Irish research is shaping society and offer people the chance to engage with the researchers leading the way.

26 Sep 2022

The synthetic rocks helping us understand how sought-after rare earth elements form

Researchers from Trinity have shed new light on the formation of increasingly precious rare earth elements (REEs) by creating synthetic rocks and testing their responses to varying environmental conditions. REEs are used in electronic devices and green energy technologies, from smartphones to e-cars.

22 Sep 2022

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

From Queen Elizabeth to King Charles: how Northern Ireland’s unionists feel about the monarchy

Monarchism is embedded in Northern Ireland’s Ulster unionist identity, explains David Mitchell, from Trinity's School of Religion Theology and Peace Studies, in this piece for The Conversation.

22 Sep 2022

Research|Society

Inaugural Beckett Creative Fellows announced

The School of English at Trinity College Dublin is delighted to announce that it will be hosting Niamh Campbell and Nathan O’Donnell as the inaugural Beckett Creative Fellows this coming academic year, 2022-23.

22 Sep 2022

Arts|Awards and Funding|Research

“Consultation with people who are invested in the outcome of your work, works” : World Alzheimer’s Day

World Alzheimer's Day offers the opportunity to talk about the importance of Public, Patient and Carer Involvement (PPI) in Trinity research, in particular in the soon to be launched Dementia Trials Ireland (DTI), a HRB research network to enhance dementia care and outcomes. Karen Meenan, PPI and Communications/Dissemination Coordinator in DTI, discusses the importance of PPI and the DTI participants' experiences.

21 Sep 2022

Health|Research

Higher financial burden on those with more than one chronic health condition, new national study finds

Researchers at Trinity, along with colleagues in RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) have found that patients with more than one chronic health condition are under a significantly higher financial burden with healthcare expenses than those without a chronic health condition. Their findings, published in the journal BMJ Open, are particularly pertinent in the current cost-of-living crisis.

21 Sep 2022

Health|Research

One in four women are not aware of uterine cancer: World GO Day

The Irish Network for Gynaecological Oncology (INGO) highlights the importance of increasing awareness among women that maintaining a healthier body weight and being physically active can reduce the risk of Uterine Cancer.

20 Sep 2022

Health|Research