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Plastic Not Fantastic – Discarded Carrier Bags Smother Marine Life
The global production of plastic is still soaring, but this study shows even 'biodegradable' bags have negative impacts in marine environments.
22 Apr 2015
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Poetry of Derek Mahon Celebrated
Actor Stephen Rea and Professor Hugh Haughton honoured the poet’s achievements at a special event in Trinity Long Room Hub.
13 Apr 2015
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New Fellows and Scholars Announced
Trinity College celebrated the beginning of the annual Trinity Week with the announcement of 67 new Scholars, 11 new Fellows and two Honorary Fellows.
13 Apr 2015
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Just How Bright Are We? Look at the Astronomical Costs of Our Light Pollution
Light pollution is costing hundreds of thousands of euro each year as well as impacting environmental processes and affecting our health.
10 Apr 2015
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Majority in Favour of National Registry and Biobank for Autism in Ireland
The findings from the national stakeholder consultation process present ‘compelling evidence of the timely need to create a comprehensive registry and biobank.’
7 Apr 2015
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New KaffeeHouse Website Opens up World of Literary Translation
Getting high quality literature in more languages into the hands of more people is the aim of an exciting new digital platform which was launched in Trinity College Dublin this week.
2 Apr 2015
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New Online History Resource ‘1641 Depositions Bridge21 Website’ for Second Level Students
The Secretary General of the Department of Education and Skills, Seán Ó Foghlú, launched the website that contains 21st century learning activities around the 1641 Depositions in Trinity this week.
2 Apr 2015
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Trinity College Alumni Awards 2015
Film Director, Lenny Abrahamson, crime writer John Connolly, former Judge Catherine McGuinness and Vice President of Intel’s Internet of Things, Philip Moynagh, were presented with Trinity College Alumni Awards at a special Gala dinner last week.
31 Mar 2015
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Zoologists Tap into GPS to Track Badger Movements
The zoologists are using GPS systems to better understand how badgers live their lives in Ireland, so as to develop a highly effective TB vaccination programme.
31 Mar 2015
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Autism and the Nature of Language Explored at International Conference
New research on autism has potential to answer fundamental questions about the nature of language and thought, according to the organisers of an international conference on autism.
30 Mar 2015