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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

Arts|Culture|Research|Society

Do exercise interventions work for people in homelessness and addiction?

Researchers say that people experiencing homelessness and addiction should not be excluded from lifestyle interventions as the benefits can be life-changing and wide reaching

5 Jun 2024

Health|Research|Society

Consumers struggle to identify ‘Greenwashing’ in advertisements

Consumers struggle to distinguish between genuine environmental claims made in advertisements and ‘greenwashed’ ones that mislead on how environmentally friendly a product or business is, according to new research from the School of Psychology and the ESRI.

4 Jun 2024

Research|Society

Trinity Hosts Debate on the Future of The Philippines-Ireland Relations

The Honorable Maria Elena P. Algabre, Assistant Secretary for European Affairs, The Philippines visited Trinity College Dublin today.

30 May 2024

Business|Community|Research|Society

The Royal Irish Academy elects 28 new members

The Royal Irish Academy (RIA) celebrated Admittance Day on 24th May when 28 newly elected Members were officially admitted to the Academy for their exceptional contributions to the sciences, humanities and social sciences, as well as to public service.

27 May 2024

Arts|Culture|Science|Society

Trinity pays tribute to Dr Tony O’Reilly

It is with great sadness that the College community has learned of the death of Dr Tony O’Reilly, who had a long-standing relationship with Trinity College Dublin.

20 May 2024

Community|Society

New national strategy progresses the fight against tuberculosis

The government recently launched the Striving to End Tuberculosis – A Strategy for Ireland 2024 – 2030. The strategy progresses the fight against tuberculosis (TB) and outlines the priorities, objectives, actions and enablers needed to end TB in Ireland.

16 May 2024

Health|Research|Society

Women’s narratives in Afghan war rugs focus of new exhibition

A collection of 21 Afghan war rugs are on display at Trinity’s School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies.

10 May 2024

Arts|Community|Research|Society

David Miliband delivers 2024 Henry Grattan lecture in London

Irish Ambassador Martin Fraser and Mrs Deirdre Fraser welcomed Trinity alumni and members of the London Irish community, as well as diplomats, politicians, and journalists, to the Embassy in London for the event.

9 May 2024

Arts|Society

The impact of escalating environmental and social challenges on our brains and the planet

A new research paper explores how the ‘brain economy’ can contribute to harmonise and improve the health of humans, animals, and the environment.

9 May 2024

Health|Research|Society