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ALUMNI & CAMPUS NEWS Six ways to look after your brain health in your 20s and 30s Around 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by adopting healthier lifestyle habits, according to Corrina Grimes from the Global Brain Health Institute at Trinity. Key strategies include; 1. Good nutrition 4. Keeping active 2. Staying hydrated 5. Socialising often 3.Reducing alcohol consumption 6. Continuing to learn These measures not only support brain health and reduce cognitive decline but also lower the risk of dementia. By focusing on these habits early in life, individuals can significantly enhance their brain health and overall well-being as they age. European Researchers’ Night European Researchers’ Night is a Europe-wide celebration of research, bringing together the public and researchers in a unique, interactive environment. It has been an annual tradition since 2005, and Trinity has proudly hosted this event each year since 2013. Once again, this year, and in partnership with our colleagues at ADAPT and RCSI, Trinity presented a programme designed to engage the public and spark conversations about research. Make sure to watch out for this exciting event each September.
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Trinity celebrates the disAbility Inclusive Internship Programme Trinity recently celebrated the success of the disAbility Inclusive Internship Programme, launched in 2022, which provides students with disabilities valuable work experience. This summer, 24 interns worked across 17 departments, contributing to projects that enhanced campus accessibility and support for disabled students. The program, aligned with the Higher Education Authority’s System Performance Framework, has been transformative for both interns and departments, fostering professional growth and confidence among participants. Supported by €35,000 in funding from Trinity Development & Alumni, the initiative offers tailored support, including one-on-one mentorship and accessibility audits. Interns contributed to projects like the TCD Sense Map and the DAWN national exam guidelines. A celebration event on 30 August, hosted by Provost Linda Doyle, highlighted the program’s success, with interns sharing how the experience gave them both career direction and confidence to thrive in the workplace. 4 Trinity Undergraduate Open Day 2024 The Trinity Undergraduate Open Day 2024 is fast approaching, and this year is shaping up to be one of our biggest on-campus events yet. On Saturday 2 November from 10am-5pm, Trinity opens its doors and welcomes thousands of prospective students to its beautiful campus. It is a fantastic opportunity for prospective students to hear about the many courses on offer, meet professors face- to-face, discover study abroad opportunities, learn about student services and our vibrant sports clubs and societies, and much more. Many current students will also join us to talk about their student experience and share how a Trinity education is about more than the lecture theatre, the library, or the lab. We hope to see a few familiar alumni faces on campus too on Saturday 2 November as we welcome the next generation of students to join our community at Trinity. Spider season On a recent episode of RTÉ Radio 1’s The Ray D’Arcy Show, Trinity Zoology Research Associate Collie Ennis joined Ray D’Arcy to discuss the growing number of spiders invading homes as the weather cools. Collie explained that this seasonal influx is largely due to male spiders seeking warmth and shelter as they search for mates. He delved into the fascinating mating behaviours of these eight-legged creatures, noting that males venture indoors during autumn to find females, which are often in secluded spots.
