Tackling chronic disease with gene and cell therapies
Repair of old, damaged or disease tissues promises future where people live longer
English language classes planned for Ukrainian refugees
‘Personalised assessments’ to be made available for those people seeking work
Relevium: Making a joint effort to tackle knee osteoarthritis
The biopharma start-up has developed Hydrobloc, a cutting edge treatment for OA
Eight researchers receive ERC ‘starting grants’ totalling €12m
Six of eight grants awarded to women, with five grantees previously supported by IRC
10,000-year-old goat remains used to create oldest livetock genome yet sequenced
TCD scientists involved in breakthrough hailed as ‘ground zero’ for goat domestication
Emotional wellbeing of dairy cows may be hurt by ‘livestock lockdown’, study finds
New research indicates damaging effect for cattle of lack of access to outside pasture
Cannabis use by teenagers erodes IQ over time, research shows
Frequent users lose about two points, mainly effecting verbal dexterity, Dublin team finds
Autism and sleep disruption – a family affair
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Crystal clear water from the air
Research Lives: Prof Mike Zaworotko, Bernal chair of crystal engineering, University of Limerick
Giving European start-ups the competitive edge
The new European Innovation Council aims to create unicorn companies – start-ups with a value of more than $1bn – by setting up a one-stop-shop for breakthrough innovation
What was the food culture in Ireland before the potato?
The Food Cult project seeks to understand the social, economic and political relevance of food in 16th century Ireland
Head of EU’s top science agency walks out of post
Prof Mauro Ferrari slams EU’s response to the coronavirus pandemic as he quits role
Bats, pangolins and viral Lego: curious clues of the new coronavirus
‘We need to look at why horseshoe bats don’t get sick from coronavirus’ – Irish scientist
Four Irish projects to share €10m of EU research funding
Money will support work on topics such as farm animal genetics, extreme trauma, Victorian-era books
Davos Diary: UCD prof goes batty, Ivanka hits town and Prince Charles takes the stage
Emma Teeling believes bats hold the key to slowing down the ageing process
Irish universities secure six prestigious European research grants
Trinity, NUIG and Maynooth secure funding from ‘gold standard’ of academic research
Offering certainty in an uncertain world
Ireland’s position as a destination of choice for US investment is underpinned by the certainty and stability of its offer
UK professor warns state of Irish higher education a ‘national crisis’
Colleges will plummet further down rankings unless action taken, says Hugh Brady
Ireland secures just one of over 400 European research grants
Result prompts calls for an overhaul in how the Government carries out its own funding
Brexit rot already working its way through British science
Nobel prize winner leaves as reality of disconnecting from EU funding network sets in
Putting Ireland top of the class in cutting-edge innovation
The Irish Research Council plays a vital role in enhancing the research and innovation capacity of enterprise, both large and small, in Ireland
Beautiful bat biology unlocks clues about healthy ageing
Research Lives: Prof Emma Teeling, UCD school of biology and environmental science
DNA study suggests ‘climate event’ contributed to collapse of empires
Examination of ancient bones by TCD scientists identifies genetic change in cattle herds 4,000 years ago
Bats reveal genetic basis for extended lifespan and ability to resist cancer
Critical evidence intervention in ageing process might increase quality of living
Five scientists to represent Ireland at Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
Research council chooses candidates from variety of areas for conference in Germany
Twelve researchers each receive €1m State funding for new projects
Topics range from breast cancer treatment to 3D-printed batteries and cultural mapping
Can food sharing initiatives reduce food waste?
Trinity College research assesses viability of global trend of growing, cooking and sharing food
Battery breakthrough as Irish researchers triple storage capacity
Trinity research centre explores power of ultra-thin nanomaterial MXenes
Europe has become Britain’s intractable ‘Irish issue’ of the 21st century, academic says
Head of British Academy speaks of concerns for humanities, social sciences and movement of researchers
Fundamental research key to Irish culture of innovation
We will become less relevant for industry if colleges fail to undertake research
Irish researchers make key breakthrough on ‘brain-like’ computers
‘Neuromorphic’ computers will be able to carry out tasks natural to the human brain
Scientists discover promising ‘off-switch’ for inflammatory diseases
Trinity College researchers play leading role in breakthrough discovery
New €30m programme for ground-breaking research
DCU scientist to develop ‘micro-vehicles to navigate through body to ... treat diseases’
New research to focus on impact of EU policy on labour movements
Five-year project led by Prof Roland Erne of UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Green light given for Amber’s €4.3m 3D printing laboratory
Irish materials science centre unveils new additive manufacturing lab
How bats defy the ageing process: Irish scientists crack the mystery
Research may help unlock the secrets of staying healthy in old age
Ireland must invest in higher education to benefit from Brexit
Opinion: It is hard to shed 800 years of history, but Ireland’s future lies with Europe
The mathematics of the heart really keep the blood pumping
Maths can help to improve our understanding of cardiac malfunction
Long life or good health? Scientists are working on both
Research on cell upgrades and 3D printed tissues means more people may live to 120
UCD genetic scientist elected fellow of Royal Society
Prof Kenneth Wolfe is first scientist elected from UCD since Edward Conway in 1947
How investing money can spur our creativity
The pursuit of delivering something new, better, faster or unique is built into us
Science breakthrough will let milk cartons send text messages
Irish researchers develop printed transistors that allow food labels to send alerts
Marie Curie fund helping to develop scientific leaders in Ireland
Hugely successful programme expects to support 100,000th fellow in 2017
TCD geneticists in breakthrough on autism and epilepsy
Move could open up new treatment options for difficult to treat conditions
‘Our climate is changing at a faster pace than ever before in geological history’
Research Lives: Prof Jennifer McElwain, UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science
Ireland ‘playing catch-up for European research funding’
Prof Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, president of the council which gives grants, visiting Dublin
Dick Ahlstrom: Why Ireland has a bad reputation for research
Irish researchers won 0.99% of EU awards with application rate of 1.39% since 2007
Brexit presents major opportunities for researchers – but are we ready to grasp them?
Failure to take action will have long-term negative impact on our relationship with UK
Brexit a concern for Oxford’s Irish vice-chancellor
Prof Louise Richardson fears dramatic increase in fees for university’s students
UK expert urges complete overhaul of Irish research
Nobel prize-winner Paul Nurse believes there are better ways to advance the State’s ambitions to become a world centre for innovation
‘Bone is such a complex and fascinating material’
Research Lives: Prof Laoise McNamara, professor of biomedical engineering at NUI Galway, explains her work on bones
EU Horizon 2020: Ireland targets a greater share of €80bn fund
Prof Mark Ferguson of SFI says Ireland is upping its game in seeking R&D funding
Trinity College Dublin researcher gets €2.2m European grant
Amber’s principal investigator, Prof Jonathan Coleman, to receive ERC funding
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