Top Stories
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Can one powerful person change the course of history?
The critical role played by powerful leaders in transforming the path of history was the focus of the annual Edmund Burke lecture delivered by Prof Margaret MacMillan.
26 Oct 2017
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How Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ was inspired by traditional Irish folk tales
The significance of Celtic folklore and Halloween in the creation of Bram Stoker’s 'Dracula' will be the focus of a public lecture delivered by renowned author and horror scholar David J. Skal on Halloween night.
26 Oct 2017
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Trinity educational innovators receive funding award from Social Innovation Fund
Two educational innovation projects at Trinity have secured significant awards from the Social Innovation Fund Ireland (SIFI)’s Education Fund.
25 Oct 2017
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New project will assess the impacts of Nitrogen Dioxide on public health
The research will place particular emphasis on the effects on vulnerable groups including children, the elderly and the socio-economically disadvantaged.
25 Oct 2017
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New research could pave way for preventative treatment for oesophageal cancer
New research from scientists at Trinity has unlocked a clue into how chronic heartburn damages the oesophagus, potentially paving the way for new treatments.
24 Oct 2017
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Trinity researchers secure prestigious Investigator Awards
Funding of around €5.5 million will support research into more effective MRSA treatment options, sequencing ancient Irish human genomes and exploring how the brain regulates access to feelings.
23 Oct 2017
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Year Zero – 40th Anniversary of the Clash’s historic concert at Trinity
Year Zero is a symposium celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Clash’s two shows at Trinity in 1977.
20 Oct 2017
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Plant protein may hold the key to fighting hunger and global warming
New research shows that plant protein sourced from legumes such as peas, beans and lentils has the highest nutrient density and the lowest environmental production costs.
20 Oct 2017
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€30 billion up for grabs in Horizon 2020 work programme 2018-2020
The national launch of the Horizon 2020 work programme 2018-2020 referenced the €30 billion final work programme of Horizon 2020.
18 Oct 2017
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New link between volcanic eruptions, Nile flooding and revolt in ancient Egypt
Major revolts in ancient Egypt’s famous Ptolemaic era may have been triggered by volcanic eruptions that resulted in the suppression of the Nile summer flooding, according to new research led by historians in Trinity and Yale.
17 Oct 2017