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The story of Irish lace is adding a new chapter in Borris
The exquisite handiwork of Borris Lacemakers is helping to revive the traditional craft of Irish lacemaking in Co Carlow, writes Helen Doyle, PhD candidate, Department of History
Monday, 17 July 2023
Euclid's six year space mission
The European space telescope's mission is to probe the nature of dark matter and dark energy, writes Prof Peter Coles, Department of Theoretical Physics
Friday, 07 July 2023
Ireland and the Crimean War
Irish soldiers and civilians played a significant role in the 1850s' war and were prominent at major battles like the Alma and Inkerman writes Dr David Murphy, Department of History
Monday, 03 July 2023
What do employees really think about skills-based volunteering?
Skills-based volunteering is seen as a win for all involved, but employees often don't view it in the same way as their organisation writes Dr Kiera Dempsey-Brench, School of Business
Tuesday, 20 June 2023
Why being good at basketball is all about the brain
With its rapid movement and high-scoring potential basketball is the ideal sport for neuroscientists to study writes Kalyn Potter, Department of Psychology
Tuesday, 13 June 2023
How to read Messi
With Messi back in the headlines, to understand the player we need to pay attention to the narratives around his persona and soccer culture in Argentina, writes Dr David Conlon, School of Modern Languages
Tuesday, 06 June 2023
The role of religious personnel in women's prisons
Religious personnel were once pivotal in the operation of criminal justice in prisons, but the role has undergone a striking evolution of late writes, Dr Lynsey Black, School of Law and Criminology
Wednesday, 31 May 2023
What 19th century travel guides had to say about Ireland
Travel reviews and reports from that period provide insights into Irish society, culture and 'people drinking whiskey, porter and punch', writes Catherine Ahearne, Special Collections and Archives
Thursday, 25 May 2023
Why VR technology needs to be accessible for people with disabilities
By considering the needs of people with disabilities in the design of VR-based tourism, the industry can create a welcoming and empowering environment for all, writes Dr Rehan Iftikhar, School of Business
Thursday, 18 May 2023
Help, my child is now a teenager – what do I do?
As challenging as it is to be a teenager, it's equally so for parents as all grapple with new roles and responsibilities, writes Aidan Farrelly, Department of Applied Social Studies
Wednesday, 26 April 2023