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New research sheds fresh light on mystery of infant consciousness

There is evidence that some form of conscious experience is present by birth, and perhaps even in late pregnancy, an international team of researchers including Trinity neuroscientists has found.

12 Oct 2023

Science|Society

Diversity and Inclusion conference promotes social mobility through education

"This event aimed to inspire actionable strategies that nurture talent and enable individuals to reach their full potential, regardless of their socio-economic background."

11 Oct 2023

Community|Society

A happy day as Printing House Square gets official launch

"The students bring this place to life and are the heart and soul of it, " said Provost Dr Linda Doyle.

9 Oct 2023

Community|Health|Society|Students

Lived experiences of poverty in Dublin mapped out in walk-and-talk study

Stigma of place is a core feature of extreme poverty in Ireland, according to new research published by the School of Social Work and Social Policy.

6 Oct 2023

Arts|Community|Research|Society

Bí i d’abhatár, bain triail as bheith i do scríobhaí meánaoiseach agus cláraigh do dhianchampa luibheolaíochta ag Féile START

Is cuid d’Oíche Thaighdeoirí na hEorpa í Féile START (Start Talking About Research Today), imeacht poiblí ar fud na hEorpa, ina dtaispeántar an éagsúlacht taighde agus an tionchar a bhíonn aige ar shaol laethúil saoránach ar bhealaí spraíúla spreagúla. I mbliana beidh imeachtaí á reáchtáil in 26 tír ar fud na hEorpa.

29 Sep 2023

Arts|Innovation|Research|Science|Society

Cuireann an Propast imní shuntasach in iúl faoin mbuiséad atá le teacht go luath

Agus í ag rá go raibh an earnáil “tearcmhaoinithe go mór” de réir chaighdeáin idirnáisiúnta, leag an Propast béim ar an éifeacht ollmhór atá ag an staid reatha airgeadais ar mhic léinn agus ar an bhfoireann.

29 Sep 2023

Community|Society

Embody your own avatar, channel your inner medieval scribe, and sign up for botany bootcamp at the START Festival

From medieval scribes to virtual avatars and 16th century brewing to contemporary birth stories, the rich and varied world of academic research will be celebrated at the START Festival at Trinity College Dublin on Friday 29th September.

25 Sep 2023

Irish secondary schools among the most socio-economically equal for reading literacy

Irish secondary schools are among the most socially integrated in Europe when it comes to reading literacy, according to a new cross-country comparative study led by a Trinity sociologist.

19 Sep 2023

Research|Society

Deputy Róisín Shortall awarded Trinity’s Edward Kennedy Health Policy Award

Deputy Shortall’s award presentation took place at the inaugural Edward Kennedy Annual Guest Lecture with Professor Greg Marchildon, University of Toronto.

8 Sep 2023

Health|Research|Society

Launch of new All-Ireland Centre of Excellence in Economics, History and Policy

A new research centre devoted to the study of economic history located in Trinity College Dublin and Queen’s University Belfast was launched today by Provost Dr Linda Doyle.

7 Sep 2023