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Three-day hackathon set to spark new ideas for quantum technologies

The hackathon is organised by the Trinity Quantum Alliance, which comprises a group of researchers from academia and industry working together on research and education projects in quantum science and technology.

1 Jul 2024

Innovation|Research|Science|Society

From politicians to the public, hundreds gather to reimagine the concept and role of economic growth in Ireland

Politicians, policymakers, researchers, thought leaders and members of civil society from around the island of Ireland are coming together to reimagine the entire concept and role of economic growth at the Rethinking Growth Conference.

25 Jun 2024

Business|Environment|Society

Reimagining the Jews of Ireland: new book launched at Trinity

The book looks as key areas such as Irish Jewish historiography, communal traditions, antisemitism, nationalism (Jewish and Irish) and representations in popular media.

21 Jun 2024

Arts|Research|Society

New study reveals urgent need for region-specific models to improve brain health in diverse settings

Researchers outline the requirement for comprehensive and harmonised data collection efforts to capture the diverse factors influencing healthy aging in Latin America.

17 Jun 2024

Research|Science|Society

Trinity awards honorary degrees to four exceptional individuals

The European Council’s first president and the pioneering woman who runs the National Ploughing Championships are among this summer’s recipients of honorary degrees.

14 Jun 2024

Awards and Funding|Community|Society

What have we learned from the Troubles that can help provide a roadmap to peace in Gaza?

Prof Jan de Vries, School of Nursing and Midwifery writes for the Irish Independent on the resolution of 'the conflict within' for those involved in brokering peace in times of war.

11 Jun 2024

Research|Society

The Parthenon marbles evoke particularly fierce repatriation debates – an archaeologist explains why

The Parthenon marbles are probably the most renowned example of a country calling for heritage objects to be returned, writes Prof. Christine Morris, School of Histories and Humanities in The Conversation.

10 Jun 2024

Arts|Culture|Research|Society

Do exercise interventions work for people in homelessness and addiction?

Researchers say that people experiencing homelessness and addiction should not be excluded from lifestyle interventions as the benefits can be life-changing and wide reaching

5 Jun 2024

Health|Research|Society

Consumers struggle to identify ‘Greenwashing’ in advertisements

Consumers struggle to distinguish between genuine environmental claims made in advertisements and ‘greenwashed’ ones that mislead on how environmentally friendly a product or business is, according to new research from the School of Psychology and the ESRI.

4 Jun 2024

Research|Society

Trinity Hosts Debate on the Future of The Philippines-Ireland Relations

The Honorable Maria Elena P. Algabre, Assistant Secretary for European Affairs, The Philippines visited Trinity College Dublin today.

30 May 2024

Business|Community|Research|Society