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Life before COVID: Health and habits of Ireland’s older people before crisis hit
TILDA researchers have released a comprehensive report detailing the health, social and economic circumstances of older adults in Ireland pre- COVID-19.
17 Dec 2020
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Geologists discover new path to rare earth mineral formation – implications for green energy and tech industries
Their discovery has important economic implications because there are no substitute alternatives to these rare earth elements, which are indispensable for smart devices, wind turbines and hybrid cars.
17 Dec 2020
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Researchers design new molecules that boost fuel efficiency
The fuel additives allow vehicles to go further on the same volume of petrol (gasoline) by better controlling how the engine burns the fuel.
16 Dec 2020
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Trinity researchers involved in new €5 million climate change project, Terrain-AI
The project, co-funded by Microsoft Ireland and Science Foundation Ireland, will see the collaborative group share their insights and models with other countries to help reduce global carbon outputs.
15 Dec 2020
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COVID-19 research projects at Trinity awarded government ‘rapid response’ funding
The eight research projects will further our understanding of COVID-19 and find solutions to the challenges the pandemic presents.
14 Dec 2020
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Researchers to study infection in cystic fibrosis with prestigious award
The research is one of ten successful projects to be funded by the Health Research Charities Ireland (HRCI) and the Health Research Board (HRB).
11 Dec 2020
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Four Trinity researchers win highly competitive ERC Consolidator Awards
These awards, announced annually and valued at €2 million each, go to emerging research leaders who are at the stage of growing their own independent research teams or programmes on the global stage.
9 Dec 2020
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Fresh insights into how Ireland’s system of caring affects older adults
New TILDA research highlights the social, financial, physical and emotional demands family caring places on those caring.
7 Dec 2020
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Research details impact of COVID-19 on persons ageing with an intellectual disability
The report was launched to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and calls for further COVID-19 restrictions for people with ID to be data-driven.
3 Dec 2020
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Trinity partners with World Food Programme to address disability inclusion in food assistance programming
The research collaboration seeks to develop an evidence base for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in WFP food and nutrition assistance programmes.
3 Dec 2020
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