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The Conversation: Ramadan brings fresh fears of escalation on both Gaza Strip and West Bank

Carlo Aldrovandi, Assistant Professor in International Peace Studies at Trinity College Dublin, writes in The Conversation about fresh fears of escalation during Ramadan on both Gaza Strip and West Bank due to lack of access to aid.

13 Mar 2024

Research|Society

Learnovate secures €9.6m funding to support firms addressing skills gaps

The announcement of €9.6 million funding means the Centre can expand its research and innovation agenda into the future.

13 Mar 2024

Awards and Funding|Research|Society

Trinity and Irish School of Ecumenics sign new Memorandum of Understanding

Trinity College Dublin and the Irish School of Ecumenics Trust have announced the signing of a revised Memorandum of Understanding.

13 Mar 2024

Research|Society

Professor Mary McCarron appointed to the Commission on Care for Older People

The Commission on Care for Older People will examine the health and social care services and supports for older people across the continuum of care, and make recommendations for their strategic developments.

11 Mar 2024

Community|Health|Society

A quiet revolution: Trinity’s women employees over the years

On International Women’s Day 2024, Trinity is celebrating not only its graduates, but also the many wonderful women who have worked in administration, catering and a whole range of other functions without which the university could not operate.

8 Mar 2024

Community|Culture|Society

Inclusive minds: nurturing brain health for all

GBHI Atlantic Fellow Eléonore Bayen explores the complex relationship between disability, inclusion, and brain health, emphasizing the pivotal role of inclusive environments in promoting cognitive well-being and social equity, as exemplified by the MyBrainRobbie initiative.

7 Mar 2024

Health|Research|Society

Ocean farmers join forces with researchers to explore potential of nature-positive economy

The GoNaturePositive! research project, led by Trinity Business School and involving 20 partners across 14 countries, was launched by Minister Malcolm Noonan.

6 Mar 2024

Business|Community|Research|Society

The Conversation: The UK’s two-child limit on benefits is hurting the poorest families

Yekaterina Chzhen, Assistant Professor in Sociology at Trinity College Dublin, is the co-author of this article in The Conversation about the effects of the UK's two-child limit on benefits.

4 Mar 2024

Society

Creative Brain Week returns for 2024

Now in its third year, the ground-breaking event will explore the themes of Attention, Connection and Love, through a series of public events, activities and exhibitions in the arts and neuroscience.

4 Mar 2024

Arts|Health|Research|Science|Society

Trinity researchers to develop new tools to predict future car types in Ireland

New forecasting tools to predict the next generation of private vehicle fleets in Ireland will be developed by a research project being undertaken by a team of economists and civil engineers.

29 Feb 2024

Science|Society|Sustainability