Meeting with AKU: The ALL Institute is in discussions with Aga Khan University (AKU) in Nairobi to develop a joint MSc program in Assistive Technology Policy, Systems, and Organizations. ALL Institute members Mac MacLachlan, Emma Smith, and Ikenna Ebuenyi met with Prof Robert Armstrong and his team at AKU to discuss this exciting opportunity in Nairobi this week!
With the aim of situating the on-going research within larger scholarly debates, the conference also served the purpose of gathering feedback, positive criticism and input on the remaining research tasks and activities of the DANCING research team.
Date: Tuesday, 03 October 2023
Maynooth research team to focus on neonatal mortality
Date: Thursday, 28 September 2023
By marking the halfway point of the five-year project, the DANCING Mid-Term Academic Conference presented the interim findings and preliminary results of the project to academic peers in European Union Law, Disability Law and socio-legal studies.
Date: Friday, 22 September 2023
Most climate change lawsuits fall into one or more of six categories
Date: Friday, 01 September 2023
The term referred to "assistive solutions" allow for a combination of conventional assistive technology (AT), environmental treatments, smart home technologies, health and wellbeing apps, digital personal help, and in-person human support.
Date: Friday, 01 September 2023
Should psychologists be held responsible for the knowledge they produce and how that knowledge is used?
Date: Tuesday, 29 August 2023
This conference marks the halfway point of the project. Being academic in nature, it offers the opportunity to present the interim findings and preliminary results of DANCING to the academic community and gather feedback.
Date: Tuesday, 22 August 2023
Dr Katriona O’Sullivan and Neasa Boyle, Assisting Living and Learning (ALL) Institute and Department of Psychology, have recently published a research report entitled ‘Let's Get Digital’. The research describes the South Dublin County Partnership (SDCP) and Microsoft Ireland partnered programme which has been able to reach, and digitally empower, marginalized groups from across the region.
Date: Friday, 19 May 2023
VACANCY: Project DANCING is recruiting for a Research Assistant. Please visit School of Law and Criminology, Maynooth University Vacancies to apply. Closing date 19/2/23.
Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2023
Report on the wellbeing of Youthreach staff highlights workload pressures, difficulties taking time-off and lack of recognition
Date: Tuesday, 10 January 2023