Science Archives – The College View

Plan to combat the effects of climate change on health launched

November 13, 2019

The Department of Health has developed a Climate Change Adaptation Plan to identify the main challenges posed to the health service by the climate crisis.

Study finds one third of our waterways are littered

November 13, 2019

A report by the DCU Water Institute and Earthwatch has shown high levels of litter in Ireland’s waterways.

Zero emission hydrogen vehicles could be the future on Irish roads

October 16, 2019

A report by Hydrogen Mobility Ireland suggests that zero emission hydrogen visions could be on Irish roads between 2019 and 2030

Potentially life changing drug given the green light for patients of rare disease

April 15, 2019

The HSE have granted approval for the use of a drug that is widely available across the rest of Europe to treat the rare-illness Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Government promises to more than double renewables by 2030

April 3, 2019

Ireland will double its use of renewable energy by 2030 promises the government, as Ireland is set not to meet their 2020 carbon target.

Human hair can now be used to measure vitamin D levels

March 6, 2019

Levelsof vitamin D can now be measured using hair samples, a research study from Trinity College and St. James’ Hospital has found.

DCU research shows link between cancer survivors and quality of life

March 6, 2019

Survivors’ performance of key self-management skills after treatment for head and neck cancer has a strong link with their measurement of quality of life.

Minister encourages STEM entries for Scifest 2019

February 20, 2019

Minister for Education encourages more STEM related entries for the Scifest 2019.

DCU awarded funding for STEM research

February 20, 2019

DCU were award €340,000 in funding by the Science Foundation Ireland

NUIG research centre involved in development of key health devices

February 6, 2019

An NUI Galway research centre will be involved in three major industry projects in medical devices worth €4.8 million.

DCU delves into black holes

February 6, 2019

DCU researchers get published in “prestigious” scientific journal for breakthrough in solving the cosmic mystery of black holes

Up to 800,000 people in Ireland with neurological conditions could benefit from new research initiative

November 28, 2018

FutureNeuro is aiming to translate breakthroughs in the understanding on brain structure and function to transform the patient journey for people with neurological diseases.

Trinity professor awarded Researcher of the Year

November 28, 2018

A Trinity Professor won the Science Foundation Ireland award: Researcher of the Year for his work on artificial intelligence.

Glasnevin children design series of science books

November 14, 2018

Three primary school children from Glasnevin helped design a children’s science books in an effort to make science more understandable for younger ages.

Brexit set to cause science to suffer in the UK

October 31, 2018

UK’ Immigration system is “not up to scratch” as scientists are being denied access to the country fir research. The current problem with Visa requests is set to intensify with a Hard Brexit.

DCU granted €24m STEM research facility

October 3, 2018

DCU have been granted a €24 million investment into a STEM facility by the government, that was welcomed by DCU President Brian MacCraith

MA in Artificial Intelligence to launch in UL

February 7, 2018

The country’s first Masters degree in Artificial Intelligence is to begin in September at the University of Limerick.

Minister launches €6.7 million climate change research initiative led by UCD

October 25, 2017

The minister of State for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development has launched an investment of €6.7 million into a climate change research project called Acclimatize.

DCU STEM projects receive millions in funding

April 19, 2017

Three projects from DCU were awarded funding this month from the Science Foundation Ireland for research projects in the areas of sciences, technology, engineering and maths. (STEM) Each project is currently being led by