Articles
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Bob Geldof takes centre stage at the Honorary Degrees 2017
The stellar cast, including a world leading scientist, an Irish historian, an environmentalist and leading global medical researcher were awarded Trinity’s highest honour by the Chancellor of the University.
23 Jun 2017
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Deadly flower power? Imported tulip bulbs may spread anti-fungal resistance
Tulip and narcissus bulbs imported from the Netherlands may be acting as vehicles for the international spread of a drug-resistant fungus -- with potentially fatal consequences.
18 May 2017
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Geneticists pen new tales of human history with the ink of ancient DNA
Geneticists have shed new light on the movements and evolution of people in East Asia and the Baltic by analysing human remains aged between 5,000 and 8,000 years old.
2 Feb 2017
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#TrinityIsSocial – Trinity hosts first Social Media Day
Trinity held its first Social Media day for staff in December which gave insights into best practice for higher education aiming to support staff in developing their social media skills and knowledge.
18 Dec 2017
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Trinity joins Age-Friendly Universities Network
The commitment will ensure that Trinity is inclusive of students, staff and visitors of all ages, and make its community aware of the benefits older adults bring to university life.
26 Sep 2017
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Divided Korea can learn from Northern Ireland’s peace process
Histories of hurt and trauma link Ireland with two Koreas and may show way forward, according to Dr David Mitchell, Assistant Professor in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation, and Dr Dongjin Kim, Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Irish School of Ecumenics
19 Sep 2017
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Irish winter sunshine important for our Vitamin D levels, study shows
A new study from Trinity College Dublin has put paid to the myth that Irish winter sunshine is too weak to encourage any vitamin D production in the skin during the 'vitamin D winter', estimated to last from about October to April. Using data from European Space Agency (ESA) satellites to measure UVB levels over Ireland, the researchers found that a strong relationship between sunshine and vitamin D persist in the Northern hemisphere, including Ireland, and beyond summertime, contrary to what was previously thought.
11 Apr 2017
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From Strabane to Seoul: Peacemaking in Ireland and Korea
Borders and peacemaking in Ireland and Korea was the focus of an international conference hosted by the Irish School of Ecumenics, Trinity College Dublin in the Ulster Museum, Belfast on 18th and 19th of September, 2017.
19 Sep 2017
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Trinity graduate Ruth Negga nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress
Trinity graduate Ruth Negga has been nominated for best actress at the 89th Academy Awards.
26 Jan 2017
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Trinity marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation
The Reformation quincentenary (1517-2017) will be marked in Trinity with a series of events this week, including a two day theological symposium, organised by the Lutheran Church in Ireland and the Confederal School of Religions, Peace Studies and Theology.
13 Feb 2017