Lorna McGregor-Smith

News
29 JAN

Trinity’s ADAPT to collaborate with cryptocurrency firm on blockchain research

The partnership will focus on furthering research in blockchain, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, and financial technology

Trinity’s ADAPT Research Centre is set to partner with cryptocurrency payment network Ripple on blockchain research.

The partnership, which was announced last week, will establish the Ripple Blockchain Collaboratory, an initiative dedicated to advancing blockchain, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, and FinTech research.…

News
07 NOV

Government task force report recommends “big moves” to revitalise Dublin City Centre

The launch of the taskforce “marks the beginning of a new chapter for our capital” Taoiseach Simon Harris says

Last month the government launched the report of the Dublin City Taskforce, aimed at revitalising the City Centre. 

The report, presented in September, outlines a series of recommendations designed to make Dublin a more attractive, safe, and vibrant space for …

News, SciTech
16 OCT

Trinity study reveals that self-assessment is a stronger indicator of dementia risk than standard tests

The study conducted by the the School of Psychology utilised data from over 3,000 participants

A new study from Trinity’s School of Psychology has found that individuals’ self-perception of their memory may be a stronger predictor of dementia risk than their performance on standard cognitive tests. 

Published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the …

News
09 OCT

Trinity among seven Irish institutions to join European Animal Research Association

The move marks a “greater commitment” to the transparency of animal research in Ireland, EARA official says

The European Animal Research Association (EARA) has announced its expansion into Ireland with seven Irish research institutions including Trinity, joining the organisation last month.

The expansion into Ireland brings the EARA’s membership to 189 institutions. 

Joining alongside Trinity are the …