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Fewer Children and Better Fathers: New Research by Trinity Academic Looks at Changing Irish Family
The new book, co-authored by David Ralph from the Department of Sociology, explores how Irish families have become more diverse and inclusive.
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Employers and Farmers Groups Call for Higher Education Loan Scheme
TCDSU and USI also called for the Oireachtas Education and Skills Committee to consider a publicly funded education system.
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New Option for Targeted Cancer Treatment Discovered by Trinity Chemists
The discovery will result in the greater possibility of better targeting cancer cells in treatment without damaging healthy cells.
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Trinity Professor Warns Against Complacency Toward Tuberculosis, as Cases Increase in Ireland
The Irish tuberculosis expert co-authored the first update to international guidelines for treatment of the disease, in 17 years.
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After Student-Led Campaign, NUIG to Divest From Fossil Fuels
The College announced today it would end its €3.4 million investment fossil fuels, only weeks after it was revealed that Trinity is also to divest.
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Trinity Researchers Find Slower Heart Rate Recovery Increases Probability of Death in Older People
The study, carried out by TILDA, found that people with slower heart rate recovery were more likely to die over the four year period following their examination.
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School of English Review Calls for Staff Workload Analysis and Greater Use of Technology
A largely positive review criticised the school's 'paper-based culture', but praised the high level of school staff active in research.
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Trinity Researchers Receive Over $4m from US Department of Health
The funding comes as Trinity attempts to widen its research funding sources from beyond the EU and state bodies.
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European Students’ Union Calls for Abolition of University Fees in Ireland
The ESU resolution called for the abolition of fees in the countries with the highest fees in Europe, including the UK, Hungary and the Netherlands.
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12-Month J1 Visa Programme Extended for Further Three Years
The agreement, signed today by the US and Ireland, doesn't include the four-month visa used by thousands of students each summer.