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Creativity and Ageing: new TILDA report explores benefits of creativity in later life
New research from scientists at The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing at Trinity shares fascinating insight to show how creative activity positively impacts the lives of older adults.
22 Nov 2021
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First study to investigate high priority but obscure pathogen found in Irish hospitals
Trinity study provides the first evidence base for more effective surveillance, and infection and prevention control strategies aimed at minimising the spread of the antibiotic resistant bacteria.
19 Nov 2021
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Derek Mahon: Conference and online exhibition to celebrate poet’s life and work
The two-day conference and online exhibition are being held in advance of what would have been the poet’s 80th birthday and bring together distinguished poets and critics from Ireland and beyond to highlight the many aspects of Mahon’s work.
18 Nov 2021
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Dr. Éilish Burke wins international award for engaged research with people with intellectual disabilities
Dr Burke’s research enables and empowers people with intellectual disability to be involved in research which informs the research picture in a more meaningful and inclusive way.
17 Nov 2021
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New hope for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: World COPD Day 2021
To coincide with World COPD Day today, Dr Suzanne Cloonan, Associate Professor in Respiratory Medicine in Trinity’s School of Medicine and Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) describes her laboratory’s research investigating how cellular iron metabolism is regulated in the lungs of patients with COPD, and how dysregulation of iron uptake, release, or turnover contributes to the […]
17 Nov 2021
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Seven Trinity researchers feature on highly cited researchers 2021 list
The highly anticipated annual list identifies researchers who demonstrated significant influence in their chosen field or fields through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade.
16 Nov 2021
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New research identifies significant mental health impacts of the pandemic on nursing home staff
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), low mood, and suicidal thinking were among the issues reported by nursing staff. The researchers behind the work will now progress to phase two of the study.
16 Nov 2021
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Ireland’s great recession had detrimental effect on junior certificate results
New research has shown that the economic strain experience by families during Ireland’s great recession between 2009 and 2014 had a detrimental impact on young people’s performance in state exams at the age of 15.
16 Nov 2021
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‘The Wire that Changed the World’ – Trinity event examines legacy of 1858 Valentia-Newfoundland transatlantic cable
The event explored the contribution of the remote western isle to the history of the global communications industry and the launch of a report to support its UNESCO World Heritage bid.
12 Nov 2021
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Repeated link between volcanic eruptions and dynastic collapse in China’s Imperial Era identified
Volcanic eruptions may have triggered abrupt climate changes contributing to the repeated collapse of Chinese dynasties over the past 2,000 years, according to new research published today.
11 Nov 2021
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