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Unique national skills platform will help close Ireland’s digital skills gap

The strategic research partnership is being led by The Learnovate Centre in Trinity College Dublin, Cisco and Skillnet Ireland

28 Feb 2023

Research

Why are so many Irish films and filmmakers nominated for Oscars?

They might have little else in common, but Banshees and The Quiet Girl are the products of a network of influences, a long tradition of acting talent that now moves comfortably between LA and Ireland, writes Professor Ruth Barton in this piece originally published in The Conversation.

28 Feb 2023

Arts|Culture|Research

Trinity appoints new Dean of Research, Professor Sinéad Ryan

Trinity College Dublin is delighted to announce the appointment of the new Dean of Research, Professor Sinéad Ryan FTCD.

24 Feb 2023

Community|Research

Study explores conversion therapy practices in Ireland

Research findings from the School of Nursing and Midwifery indicate that conversion therapy practices take place in Ireland

24 Feb 2023

Health|Research|Society

Trinity to return human remains to Inishbofin

Trinity Provost Dr Linda Doyle said: “I am sorry for the upset that was caused by our retaining of these remains and I thank the Inishbofin community for their advocacy and engagement with us on this issue. We will now work with the community to ensure that the remains are returned in a respectful manner and in accordance with the community’s wishes."

22 Feb 2023

Community|Research|Society

Is Irish sign languages legislation fit for purpose?

A conference this week will bring together policy makers, academics, community leaders and civil servants to evaluate if legislation recognising sign languages is fit for purpose.

22 Feb 2023

Innovation|Research|Society

School of Engineering has six projects shortlisted for national climate challenge fund

The six teams were short-listed among a group of 26 teams for their exciting proposals to create real-world solutions to support Ireland’s drive towards climate neutrality by 2050.

16 Feb 2023

Awards and Funding|Environment|Research|Science

Financial strain and material deprivation linked to child behavioural difficulties

More nuanced measures of economic hardship required to help address cost-of-living crisis and its effects on children

16 Feb 2023

Research|Society

Twelve projects awarded Irish Research Council ‘New Foundations’ funding

New Foundations awards are designed to help civic society organisations and Government departments to devise evidence-based strategies and policies.

16 Feb 2023

Awards and Funding|Research|Society

New study highlights how little we know about the vitamin D status of ethnic minorities in Ireland

The study provides the most up to date findings on vitamin D intake and factors affecting vitamin D status of adults in Ireland, and has been published in the British Journal of Nutrition.

15 Feb 2023

Health|Research