Following an event in the Parliament in Brussels on 5th September 2023 with Ms. Pietikainen, Finland, showcasing SHAPES as a proof-of-concept resource that MEPs can use to support their constituents in terms of equalization of opportunities for digital access and technology, entitled “SHAPES –equalizing opportunities for older people in Europe’s digital decade”.
The initiative is aimed at fostering a more inclusive, accessible, and equitable European Union for our citizens as they age. MEPs who sign this Call for Action, will be advocating for policies that ensure all older European citizens to have equal opportunities, regardless of their physical or mental difficulties or abilities. After endorsements have been collected from MEPs, this Call will be circulated among member states, taking the commitment to inclusivity to a broader European stage.
More about the SHAPES project at ALL:
The Smart & Healthy Ageing through People Engaging in Supportive Systems (SHAPES) Innovation Action intends to build, pilot and deploy a large-scale, EU-standardised open platform.
The integration of a broad range of technological, organisational, clinical, educational and societal solutions seeks to facilitate long-term healthy and active ageing and the maintenance of a high-quality standard of life. Mediated by technology, in-home and local community environments interact with health and care (H&C) networks contributing to the reduction of H&C costs, hospitalisations and institutional care.
To learn more visit SHAPES website.
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ALL Institute virtual Seminar in association with the IDA, Tuesday, 26th January 2021.
November Assisting Living and Learning (ALL) Insitute Seminar Tuesday, 26th of January from 3pm – 5pm
Date: Thursday, 21 January 2021
Ana Maria Sánchez Rodríguez, All member and MSCA fellow, in collaboration with Mac MacLachlan, Co-Director of the ALL Institute, publish article entitled 'The coordinates of scaling: Facilitating inclusive innovation'
Ana Maria Sánchez Rodríguez, All member and MSCA fellow, in collaboration with Professor Malcolm MacLachlan, Co-Director of the ALL Institute, and Aude Brus from Humanity and Inclusion publish article entitled 'The coordinates of scaling: Facilitating inclusive innovation'
Date: Monday, 18 January 2021
Joanne McVeigh and Mac MacLachlan, of the ALL Institue, publish article on RTÉ Brainstorm entitled 'Why do so many people believe Covid-19 conspiracy theories?'
ALL member Dr Joanne McVeigh and ALL Co-Director Professor Mac MacLachlan, publish an article on RTÉ Brainstorm entitled 'Why do so many people believe Covid-19 conspiracy theories?'. It is an analysis of how conspiracy theories have been widespread during this pandemic and the significant risk to health they pose.
Date: Monday, 04 January 2021
The ALL Institute is delighted to announce Kevin Marshall as Adjunct Professor of the ALL Institute.
The ALL Institute is delighted to announce that Kevin Marshall has been appointed as Adjunct Professor with the ALL Institute, Maynooth University. Kevin is the Head of Education, Microsoft Ireland. He has a BA (Hons) Psychology, University College Dublin, an MSc Occupational Psychology, University of Hull and a Ph.D., Educational Measurement & Research, Boston College.
Date: Thursday, 17 December 2020
ALL Institute member, Dr Katriona O'Sullivan profiled in the Irish Times and the new edition of The Bridge magazine.
All Institute member Dr Katriona O'Sullivan talks about her life and what lead her to her role in the All Institute, Maynooth University. Working with Microsoft on the AI Academy for Good programme.
Date: Wednesday, 16 December 2020
Dr Rosie Gowran member of the Assisted Living and Learning (ALL) Institute, Maynooth University has a new paper published in Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology
Dr Rosie Gowran member of the Assisted Living and Learning (ALL) Institute, Maynooth University has a new paper published in Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technolohy, entitled “Wheelchair service provision education for healthcare professional students, healthcare personnel and educators across low- to high-resourced settings: a scoping review protocol."
Date: Tuesday, 15 December 2020
*Announcement* The ALL Institute and Microsoft Ireland receive US-Ireland Research Innovation Award for ‘DreamSpace’ STEM experience
The partnership between the ALL Institute and Microsoft DreamSpace received high praise yesterday when they received the RIA 2020 US-Ireland Research Innovation Award for Innovation in Talent Development. In 2018 Microsoft and the ALL Institute embarked on a research partnership which examined the impact of the DreamSpace 21CLD education activity- led by Dr Katriona O’Sullivan. The research has paved the way for a stronger evidence base assessing the overall impacts of DreamSpace for students, teachers, and broader society, thus allowing DreamSpace to use evidence-based activities to increase STEM participation.
Date: Friday, 11 December 2020
MU congratulates Microsoft Ireland on US-Ireland Research Innovation Award for ‘DreamSpace’ STEM experience
Maynooth University research helps to inform the impact of the DreamSpace immersive STEM experience for students and teachers
Date: Thursday, 10 December 2020
Dr Rosie Gowran member of the Assisted Living and Learning (ALL) Institute, Maynooth University recent article featured as the cover story for the International Journal of environmental Research and Public Health
Dr Rosie Gowran member of the Assisted Living and Learning (ALL) Institute, Maynooth University has a new paper published and features on the front cover of, International Journal of environmental Research and Public Health, entitled ‘Octopus Watch Fosters Family Resilience by Enhancing Occupational Engagement for Children with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus: Pilot Study’. The article is featured as the cover page for the Special Issue Assistive Technologies for Children, Young People and Adults.
Date: Friday, 04 December 2020
ALL Institute Meeting with Aga Khan University, Nairobi
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.
Date: Thursday, 03 December 2020