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Narcissists have the most crowdfunding success, research reveals
The study, which examined 338 equity-crowdfunding campaigns, showed that entrepreneurs who exhibit medium levels of narcissistic expression in their crowdfunding campaigns secure more investment.
11 Feb 2021
Research
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Young and Restless, Old and Focused: Age-Differences in Mind-Wandering
The study highlights the adaptive qualities of older adults who were able to reduce their mind-wandering through lower levels of anxiety and greater task motivation.
10 Feb 2021
Research
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RTÉ and Trinity Access launch new Tech2Students campaign to bridge the #DigitalDivide
This project aims to secure 5,000 donated laptops or €1 million for devices needed for young people around the country who are disconnected from their teachers and other students during remote learning due to COVID 19.
5 Feb 2021
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Trinity set to appoint first woman Provost
The current Provost, Dr Patrick Prendergast, will complete his term of office on the 31st of July and the new Provost will take office on the 1st of August 2021.
5 Feb 2021
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World Cancer Day: The importance of public engagement in research
Researchers at the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute (TSJCI) recognised World Cancer Day by encouraging patient participation in cancer research and highlighted the vital role of patients to enhance research and improve future outcomes. The organised event: ‘Why are biobanks important in cancer research?’ was a free, open, online information seminar which saw the […]
4 Feb 2021
Research
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Scientists develop new technique that rapidly quantifies immune response following vaccination
The technique can also reveal the timeline and stage of pathogen infection, and in a fraction of the time taken by the current gold-standard approach.
4 Feb 2021
Research
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Researchers investigate treatment of cancer cachexia in collaboration with Artelo Biosciences
Cachexia is a wasting syndrome that affects up to 80% of all cancer patients and is believed to hasten death in this population of people.
3 Feb 2021
Research
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Trinity joins national effort to involve public in research process from the start
Given its success to date, Trinity is the national lead for advancing the conversation on quality and impact of patient involvement in health-related research.
2 Feb 2021
Research
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Trinity-led ADAPT and CONNECT SFI Research Centres among five receiving €193 million investment
The investment, which will support approximately 1,060 graduate and Post-Doctoral students and Research Fellows employed by the Centres, is further backed by 200 industry partners that are committing over €91 million in cash and in-kind contributions.
1 Feb 2021
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TILDA report shows scale of COVID crisis for Ireland’s older people
The wide-ranging report shows impact of COVID-19 restrictions on the lives of older adults.
28 Jan 2021
Research