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The study also states 86% of global corporates believe data-driven investment in Ireland is possible or likely in the next year

Ireland prime location for big data investment

Ireland is viewed as a favourable investment location by the vast majority of global big data firms, according to a new report by law firm William Fry.

Business • 16 Nov 16

The study by the INFANT Centre, based at UCC followed a group of babies that suffered different levels of HIE

Cork centre's study on babies with HIE

Children who are deprived of even small amounts of blood or oxygen at birth can have lower IQ levels and increased rates of disability, according to a new study.

Science • 20 Sep 16

The study found that nine out of ten children were exposed to "traditional" or off-line alcohol advertising

Children regularly exposed to alcohol ads - study

The vast majority of Irish children are being exposed to large volumes of alcohol marketing, according to a new study.

News • 26 Nov 15

It follows the introduction of legislation to ban the sale and supply of 'head shop' drugs

Study finds reduction in use of 'head shop' drugs

A new study has found a reduction in the use of so-called "head shop" drugs among young people following the introduction of legislation to ban the sale and supply of such substances in 2010.

News • 30 Jun 15

The study tracked the development of nearly 3,500 newborns over 30 years

Breastfeeding linked to higher IQ - study

Breastfed babies are not only healthier, they achieve higher intelligence scores and earnings in adulthood, according to a study that tracked the development of 3,500 newborns over 30 years.

News • 18 Mar 15

Zero hour contracts have become increasingly common in the likes of the retail and hospitality sectors

University of Limerick to study low hour contracts

The University of Limerick has been appointed to carry out a study into zero hour and low hours contracts by Minister for State Ged Nash.

Business • 09 Feb 15

Much of the work will be carried out in Trinity College’s newly established Academic Unit of Neurology

TCD to take part in worldwide MND study

A team of scientists at Trinity College Dublin is to build full DNA profiles of at least 400 Motor Neurone Disease (MND) patients as part of an international project to try to establish genetic links to the disease.

News • 04 Dec 14

Vultures follow other birds that have better eyesight and sharper teeth to carcasses

Vultures take cues from birds to find food - study

Vultures use social cues from other birds to find food, according to new research by scientists at Trinity College Dublin.

News • 10 Sep 14

The study found that non-progression rates were higher among male students

HEA: One in six first-year students quits college

A sixth of students who begin a third level course do not continue into their second year.

News • 14 Jul 14

10% of teens would not seek advice on sexuality

A national study of 13-year-olds in Ireland has shown that one in ten would not approach anybody for information on sexuality.

News • 29 Nov 12

Study finds workplace barriers faced by homeless

A report suggests that "perceived prejudice among potential employers" is one of the main reasons why long-term homeless people are unable to get work.

News • 03 Oct 12

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