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CRANN researchers manufacture new graphene sensors for air quality control systems

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Researchers at CRANN have discovered a new concept in sensor-development. The research provides a completely new platform for the development of sensors worldwide and will lead to low-energy, remotely powered sensors that have greater detection capacity than those currently available.

CRANN announces winners of SuperHero Design Competition

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Students from St. Michael’s Loreto, Navan and Killarney Community College have been awarded prizes in the CRANN ‘Design your Nano Superhero’ competition.

CRANN Researchers Develop New Method to Test Safety of Nanomaterials

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A Multidisciplinary team at Trinity College Dublin from the School of Medicine and CRANN, the Science Foundation Ireland funded nanoscience institute, has developed a new screening approach to test the safety of nanomaterials and their effects on human cells. This research, which will have a significant impact across the many industries that utilise nanotechnology, was published in leading Scientific Reports (Nature Publishing Group) earlier this year.

European Research Council awards €2.5 million to CRANN's Prof John Boland

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Professor John Boland, Director of CRANN, the SFI-funded nanoscience institute based at Trinity College Dublin, and a Professor in the School of Chemistry has been awarded a €2.5 million research grant by the European Research Council (ERC). This is the second only Advanced ERC grant ever awarded in Physical Sciences in Ireland. The Award will see Professor Boland and his team continue world-leading research into how nanowire networks can lead to a range of smart materials, sensors and digital memory applications.

Dublin hosting EuroNanoForum 2013, Europe's largest Nanotechnology Conference

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

As part of Ireland’s presidency of the European Council, Dublin will host EuroNanoForum 2013, the largest nanotechnology conference in Europe on 18-20 June in the Convention Centre Dublin. Organised by Enterprise Ireland and Spinverse ltd, the conference will focus on the impact of nanotechnology in improving people’s lives, especially in the key societal sectors of health, energy and environment. The conference concides with Nanoweek which runs from the 14-21st of June 2013.

Call to Action: EuroNanoForum 2013

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Europe’s largest nanotechnology and materials conference, EuroNanoForum 2013 is taking place this year in the Convention Centre Dublin, June 18-20. The conference, Nanotechnology Innovation: From research to commercialisation – the bridge to Horizon2020 is being organised by Enterprise Ireland and is a critically important event in the calendar of Ireland’s presidency of the European Union. See website for more information - http://www.euronanoforum2013.eu/.

CRANN welcomes SFI funding announcement

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

CRANN, Ireland’s leading nanoscience institute and the Trinity Centre for Bioengineering (TCBE), both based at Trinity College have today welcomed the announcement by Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Enterprise Richard Bruton that its AMBER* centre is amongst 7 centres to receive a total of €200 million of Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) funding over the next five years.

CRANN Takes Leading Role in €1 Billion Research Project on Graphene

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The European Commission has announced today that CRANN, the Science Foundation Ireland funded nanoscience institute based at Trinity College Dublin (TCD), has secured a primary role in the Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) Graphene Flagship project. The EU Commission has committed €1 billion to the Graphene Flagship, the largest ever research project funded in the history of the European Union.

The aim of the Graphene Flagship is to realise the commercial potential of graphene, a ‘wonder material’ that is considered the future of manufacturing. 126 academics and industry groups from 17 countries will work on 15 work packages.

CRANN and BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

CRANN will be at the 2013 BT Young Scientist exhibition from Thursday to Saturday as part of the Intel Ireland stand. Come and see some of our Magical Materials from the successful Science Gallery exhibition, which ran in October 2012.

CRANN Investigator, Prof. Silvia Giordani, receives LEONARDO UGIS Award

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Dr. Silvia Giordani, CRANN Investigator and Assistant Professor in the School of Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin, received the LEONARDO UGIS award for a young researcher/communicator on December 3^rdin Milan, Italy.

Exploring the Nano-flatlands – CRANN PI, Professor Valeria Nicolosi’s 2012 RDS / Intel Prize Lecture for Nanoscience

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday evening, November 20^th, Professor Valeria Nicolosi received the 2012 RDS / Intel Prize Lecture for Nanoscience in recognition of her contribution to this field. The Award recognises world leading research as well as strong commitments to communicating research to a diverse audience and this year the award was targeted at an early-career stage scientist, based in Ireland, who has been awarded their PhD degree within the last eight years. As part of the award Prof Nicolosi gave a public lecture on the subject of nanoscience, entitled ‘Exploring the Nano-flatlands: New frontiers opened by the world's thinnest materials’.

CRANN Creates 50 Jobs and Secures €8 Million in Non-Exchequer Funding in 2012 – Minister Bruton

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CRANN, the Government-funded nanoscience institute based at Trinity College Dublin has today announced that it secured €8 million of non-Exchequer funding for nanoscience research this year, an increase of 60% over investment secured in 2011. The investment has resulted in the creation of 50 full-time research jobs. €20 million of industry funding for research has been committed over the next six years to sustain and grow the institute.

Two Wins for CRANN at SFI Summit 2012

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Professor Michael Coey, one of Ireland’s leading scientists and a Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) - funded researcher was announced Science Foundation Ireland Researcher of the Year 2012. Based in CRANN and the School of Physics, Trinity College Dublin, Prof. Coey’s career in science has been marked by remarkable scientific discoveries. In addition to this, Rohit Mishra, CRANN, TCD, also won the SFI Image of the Year competition for his image titled Asteroid Belt.

Design Your Nano Superhero

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CRANN and Science Gallery have announced our new national nanoscience competition for schools- this year we want you to design your very own nano superhero!

CRANN investigator claims first prize in Design for Learning 2012

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On November 7th Dr. Shane Bergin (CRANN investigator) claimed first prize in the Design for Learning competition. Dr. Bergin's idea (Dart of Physics) beat off competition to bring learning outside the classroom and received €5,000 to develop his idea further.

CRANN researchers take part in 'I'm a Scientist, Get me Out of Here!'

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

‘I’m a Scientist, Get me out of Here!’ is a free online event where school students get to meet and interact with scientists. It’s a free X Factor-style competition between scientists, where the students are the judges.

Hoffman LaRoche validating Research in Disease Diagnostics

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A recent story in the US publication Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News (GEN) highlights the work that Prof. Hegner is conducting with Hofmann-LaRoche and Trinity College Dublin (TCD) Genetics Department. GEN spoke to Prof Hegner in advance of his presentation at the Knowledge Foundation Conference on “Integrating Sample Preparation: Techniques and Applications” in Baltimore at the end of October.

Irish acting stars bring science to life

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CRANN brought science to life with a staged reading of a new play which starred a host of Irish acting greats, including Lorcan Cranitch, Simon Delaney, Rosaleen Linehan, Pauline McLynn, Hugh O’Conor, Marcella Plunkett and Killian Scott. The reading of "Ear to the Edge of Time" by Australian playwright Alana Valentine was very well received on Sunday 21st October in the Samuel Beckett Theatre, TCD.

CRANN hosts World Premiere of Best New Play

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ear to the Edge of Time, winner of the prestigious STAGE International Script Competition for the best new play about science and technology, will receive a special staged reading at the Samuel Beckett Theatre, Trinity College Dublin this Sunday, October 21st, at 4:00 p.m. The cast features some of Ireland’s hottest actors: Lorcan Cranitch, Simon Delaney, Rosaleen Linehan, Pauline McLynn, Hugh O’Conor, Marcella Plunkett and Killian Scott.

Nanomaterials in a Heart Beat

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Stem cell scientists have capitalised on the electrical properties of a widely used nanomaterial to develop cells which may allow the regeneration of cardiac cells.

Irish Scientists Developing New Material To Increase Shelf Life Of Beer

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CRANN nanoscientists in project with world-leading brewer SABMiller to develop new plastic beer bottle.

Professor Valeria Nicolosi awarded 2012 RDS / Intel Prize Lecture for Nanoscience

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Professor Valeria Nicolosi, ERC Research Professor at the School of Physics, Trinity College Dublin and Principal Investigator at CRANN, TCD, has been awarded the 2012 RDS / Intel Prize Lecture for Nanoscience in recognition of her contribution to the field of Nanoscience.

Nanoweek Conference to Focus on Commercial Impact of Irish Research

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Nanoweek Conference 2012 today began at the Science Gallery in Trinity College Dublin. Nanoweek 2012 runs until 21^st September.

CRANN and Science Gallery celebrate launch of Nanoweek 2012 with Magical Materials Exhibition

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CRANN, the Science Foundation Ireland funded nanoscience institute based at Trinity College Dublin, today celebrated the launch of Nanoweek 2012 with the opening of a new exhibition jointly developed with Science Gallery.

CRANN Image Competition 2012

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Thanks to all who entered this year's competition. The standard was very high and the following are the top four.

Australian playwright wins STAGE, Prestigious International Script Writing Competition

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Australian playwright, Alana Valentine, as been announced as the winner of STAGE for her play "Ear to the Edge of Time" as the best new play about science and technology. The play was chosen by a panel of six Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winners. Ms Valentine will be given her award at a staged reading of the play on the 21st of October at the Samuel Beckett Theatre, in Trinity College Dublin.

CRANN’s tribute to the Olympics

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The stage is set for the Olympics but in this adventure we uncover the plight of the NanOlympians, graphene and carbon nanotubes, who are fighting to be more involved in the Olympic Games.

CRANN researchers discuss new materials on RTE's Science Squad

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Prof Jonathan Coleman and Post Graduate Arlene O'Neill are interviewed about the work that is being carried out in CRANN on developing innovative methods for the production of new materials that could be used to strengthen everyday plastics.

CRANN Involvement in ESOF 2012

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ESOF 2012 was held in Dublin’s convention centre from the 11^th – 15^th of July. It is Europe’s largest, general science meeting and is held in a leading Europe city every two years.

CRANN Scientist Awarded Prestigious ‘Women in Science’ Fellowship

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

An eminent female Investigator, at the Science Foundation Ireland funded nanoscience institute CRANN, Dr. Silvia Giordani, has been awarded the 2012 L’Oréal-UNESCO UK & Ireland for Women in Science Fellowship. The award was made at the Royal Society London, late last week.

Nobel Laureate Scientists & Pulitzer Prize Winners to judge STAGE

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As one of the main City of Science 2012 events, Dublin will host a special performance of the winning play of the STAGE International Script Competition for the best new play about science and technology.

A world class panel of judges including Pulitzer, Tony and Emmy award winners and Nobel Laureate scientists will select the best play from a shortlist of three scripts. The winner will be announced in July. A few months later, in October, the winning playwright will be awarded a $10,000 cash prize and their play will have a staged reading with professional Irish actors at the Samuel Beckett Theatre at Trinity College Dublin.

CRANN research could revolutionise electronic devices

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CRANN Investigator and UCC Professor, Professor Mick Morris, assisted by researchers from the University of Wisconsin and Intel's Researchers in Residence based in CRANN, have conducted research to develop materials that could in time revolutionise the manufacture of silicon chips and lead to a new wave of next generation computers and real time 3D video processing. The research was published in Nanoscale*, which publishes content from leading international research groups.

Key Business Figures join CRANN Board

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CRANN today announced the addition of three new Board members, from the Irish and European business communities. Gina Quin, Chief Executive of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Julie O’Neill, President IBEC and GM of Gilead Sciences and Ludo Deferm, Executive VP and Head of Business Development of imec, Belgium-based nanoscience institute, have all joined the CRANN board.

CRANN announces €750k partnership with Thomas Swan

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CRANN has announced a new collaborative research partnership worth €750,000 with Thomas Swan & Co Ltd. The collaboration will focus on the industrial scale-up of graphene production. Graphene is the wonder material of modern science and was the focus of the Nobel Prize in 2010. It has unique properties and is both the strongest and most conductive material known to man.

Hutchinson Synge - A Nanoscience Visionary

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A public symposium to celebrate the extraordinary vision and inventive genius of Irishman Edward Hutchinson Synge (1890-1957), familiarly known as Hutchie, is being held in Trinity College Dublin on Thursday 19th April. He is accredited with the invention of the near-field optical microscope to look at what we now term nanoscience and a new type of telescope to bring a deeper understanding to astronomy.

Researchers develop material that could transform flat screen TV

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Researchers at CRANN, the Science Foundation Ireland funded nanoscience institute based in Trinity College Dublin (TCD), have discovered a new material that could transform the quality, lifespan and efficiency of flat screen computers, televisions and other devices. The research team was led by Prof Igor Shvets, a CRANN Principal Investigator who has successfully launched and sold two spin out companies from TCD and who is involved in the Spirit of Ireland energy project. A patent application protecting the new material was filed by TCD.

CRANN joins FP7 consortium providing greater access to industry

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CRANN has been invited to join the European Infrastructure on Micro and Nano Fabrication - (EUMINAfab). The consortium is a FP7- funded gateway to a vast array of state-of-the-art multimaterial micro and nanotechnologies. The project has been running for 2 years, but they have expanded the partnership to include CRANN’s specialised Nanotechnology facilities.

CRANN Deputy Director alongside Trapattoni in Exhibition

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A visual art exhibition of portraits that reflect the diversity of Italian identity in contemporary Ireland opened last week at Dublin’s Italian Institute of Culture. Inspired by the 150th anniversary of the Unity of Italy, the exhibition presents an insight into the broad range of Italian professionals who live and work in today’s Ireland, including CRANN's Deputy Director, Prof Stefano Sanvito.

CRANN to host international script competition

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CRANN announced today that it is bringing the STAGE International Script Competition to Ireland as part of Dublin City of Science 2012.

The STAGE International Script Competition is a unique collaboration between art and science that awards a prize of $10,000 for the best new play about science and technology. STAGE – Scientists, Technologists and Artists Generating Exploration – began as an alliance between the Professional Artists Lab, a dynamic artistic laboratory, and the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Through CRANN’s relationship with CNSI, Dublin has beaten off stiff international competition to bring STAGE to Ireland.