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Irish Research Council

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2024 · research · New Foundations

Research suggests that there may be up to three dyslexic students in every classroom. In order for teachers to effectively identify and teach these learners, they need to have an accurate understanding of dyslexia. However, it is unclear if Irish teachers have this necessary knowledge. In partnership with the Dyslexia Association of Ireland, Irish teachers' knowledge of dyslexia will be determined by gathering survey and focus group data from teachers working in a representative sample of primar

Paula Lehane · Dublin City University

2024 · research · New Foundations

Under international law, asylum-seekers cannot be penalized for landing in a state without a valid travel document (e.g. visa or passport). Their flight from persecution means that obtaining such documents will likely be dangerous or impossible. Yet, since January 2024, there has been a spike in the number of prosecutions in Ireland of asylum-seekers for arrival without such documents. TEARMANN asks to what extent these prosecutions are compatible with international law. Specifically, it aims to

Bríd Ní Ghráinne · National University of Ireland, Maynooth

2024 · research · New Foundations

While generative AI offers opportunities to enhance democratic processes, it also presents numerous risks to democracies. This project seeks to mitigate the harmful societal impacts of the digital transition by understanding and countering dis/misinformation from a comparative European perspective, with a specific focus on medium-sized and minority languages, particularly Irish. By bringing together sociolinguists, computer scientists and other stakeholders, this project aims to open up a space

Iker Erdocia · Dublin City University

2024 · research · New Foundations

Ireland’s climate action plan demands technological innovations to meet out its net-zero carbon emission and biomethane production targets [1, 2]. Membrane-based technologies are at the forefront of supporting nation’s decarbonization strategies by deploying innovative gas separation membranes for carbon capture and biomethane recovery. However, it involves diverse technological challenges in achieving mechanical stability and selectivity of nanoengineered membranes for capturing point of source

Saranya Rameshkumar · Trinity College Dublin

2024 · research · New Foundations

Europe and Ireland aim to achieve ambitious climate goals, to which social enterprises can significantly contribute. The agri-food sector, vital to Ireland’s economy, must be part of this green transition. This study focuses on Cork City, a city with a strong food tradition, to understand how to support social enterprises in this sector. Using an entrepreneurial ecosystems framework, the study examines the existing support structures and identifies opportunities for growth. This study will consi

Mara Van Twuijver · University College Cork

2024 · research · COALESCE Research Fund

The Akazi 2 Project

Jakub Gajewski · Agency For Scientific Research And Training, Malawi

2024 · research · New Foundations

This project focusses on the development of an Arts & Sustainability Festival in Cork City by researching and re-thinking the place of Arts Practice within sustainability discourses at local and governmental level. Arts Practice goes beyond science communication to bring the intelligence of embodiment, emotional engagement and located experience to audiences and participants. Partners include SDSN Ireland and Cork City Council. Research will involve multi-stakeholder consultations with community

Jools Gilson · University College Cork