Research Newsletter - Issue 72: Events
Please click on the Event heading below to get further information and registration details.
Date: 28th March 2022 (14:00-15:30 CET)
Venue: Online
Since the onset of the COVID -19 pandemic, the impact of bioscience research on all of our lives has been made far too clear. However, developments within this field of research will continue to have long-lasting impacts on the world around us long after the current pandemic, from improving food security, mitigating climate change, protecting wildlife the environment, and continued medical advancements of all types, just to name a few. As the world continues to collide with the field of bioscience research, it has become increasingly important to include societal actors when we approach these fields of study. Many of the wicked problems we are going to face in the future will be closely intertwined with the biosciences and will directly impact everyone. So creating a society where communities feel like they can connect with research will play a key role in how we deal with these problems in the future, together.
Recently, getting people from the community to actively take part in data collection and research has become an increasingly popular method of getting society to feel connected to research. This is known as Citizen Science, and although it is a distinct practice, it certainly has links to Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) approaches, especially when it comes to open science and public engagement.
To explore the interconnectivity of these two approaches, two EU H2020 projects ResBios and StepChange are hosting an online discussion on March 28th (14:00-15:30 CET) about how RRI and citizen science can be used to enhance research, with a particular focus on open science and public engagement in the fields of bioscience research. To register please click here.
Date: 5th April 2022
Venue: Online
Join KTI at their next webinar in the Unlocking Knowledge Transfer series to hear about the potential of Industry 5.0 and the supports available for Irish companies and researchers.
Industry 5.0 complements the existing "Industry 4.0" concept by having research and innovation drive the transition to a sustainable, human-centric and resilient European industry, which is aligned with EU priorities, including the European Green Deal, Europe Fit for the Digital Age and an Economy that Works for People. At this webinar, KTI will explore what Industry 5.0 means for Irish companies and researchers. They will identify supports available for Irish enterprises to integrate digitalisation and sustainability into their business models.
Panelists:
- Domhnall Carroll (CEO, National Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC))
- John Durcan (Senior Digital Transformation Specialist, Enterprise Ireland)
- Sean O'Reagain (Acting Head of Unit “Industry 5.0”, European Commission)
- Kathleen O’Regan (Senior Environmental Advisor, Enterprise Ireland)
See the KTI website for more info and to register.
Date: 6th April - 22nd June 2022 (12.30-1.45 on Wednesdays)
Venue: Online
The Centre for Engaged Research (CER) invites all staff to a new edition of DCU Centre for Engaged Research Lecture Series 2022.
The new edition of the lecture series begins on April 6th and will be exploring the concept of 'Co-Creation of Knowledge', central to the Engaged Research approach.
As one of the priorities of CER, co-creating with communities aims to solve social and technological issues jointly between the university and community stakeholders, through local partnerships to match community issues and research questions with DCU expertise.
The 2022 edition of the Lecture Series aims to showcase areas of DCU engaged research around central social issues. For those seminars we will bring together not only specialists and researchers, but also members of communities that are engaged with those pressing social issues to hold exchanges around them and to develop a process of co-creation of knowledge.
More information and registration links are here.
Date: 7th April, 25th April and 27th April 2022
Venue: Onsite
Insight, the SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics are extending an open invitation to all colleagues to attend an information session at three campus locations. The first Insight information session will take place on 7th April at 2pm, DCU Glasnevin Campus: (GLA - HG22). You will have the opportunity to learn about the centre's work, hear from Insight researchers, and gain an understanding of the opportunities available to collaborate with Insight and the mechanisms for engagement. The session will be one hour in duration, followed by networking. All are welcome but please register if you plan on attending.
Session dates and registration links are below:
7th April at 2pm, DCU Glasnevin Campus: (GLA - HG22) - REGISTER
25th April at 2pm, DCU Alpha (05 Callan Auditorium) - REGISTER
27th April at 2.30pm, DCU St Patrick's Campus (SPC.G114) - REGISTER
The Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics brings together researchers from University College Dublin, NUI Galway, University College Cork, and Dublin City University, as well as other partner institutions, Trinity College Dublin (TCD), University of Limerick (UL), Maynooth University (MU) and Tyndall National Institute. It creates a critical mass of more than 400 researchers from Ireland's leading ICT clusters to carry out research on a new generation of data analytics technologies in a number of key application domain areas, such as Health and Human Performance, Smart Communities, Internet of Things, Enterprise and Services and Sustainability and Operations.
The €150m Centre is funded by Science Foundation Ireland and a wide range of industry and European Union partners. Insight's research focus encompasses a broad range of data analytics technologies from machine learning, decision analytics and social network analysis to linked data, recommender systems and the sensor web. Together, with more than 220 partner companies, Insight researchers are solving critical challenges in the areas of Connected Health and the Discovery Economy.
Date: 7th & 12th April 2022
Venue: Online
The Fulbright Irish Awards provide grants and support for Irish Citizens, and for EU citizens who have been resident in ROI for 5+ years, to research, study, or lecture in the USA.
Opportunities are available in all disciplines. The Fulbright Commission in Ireland strives to ensure that its programmes reflect and value the diversity of Irish and U.S. societies. Equity steps to support this intent include the provision of interviews for shortlisted candidates and assessment beyond academic aspects. Learn more here.
At the upcoming webinars, Fulbright Staff and Alumni will give:
– an overview of Fulbright Irish scholarships on offer for 2023-2024
– information on supports and resources available to candidates
– advice on how to prepare for the application period
– time for Q&A
Please find the registration links below:
7th April: Fulbright FLTA Irish Language Awards REGISTER NOW
12th April: Fulbright Irish Scholar Awards REGISTER NOW
Date: 28th April, 11th May and 26th May 2022
Venue: Online
The PPI Ignite Network at DCU, in collaboration with the PPI Ignite Network National Programme Office, is delighted to invite you to the following seminar series.
Session details and registration links are below:
Seminar 1: Practical techniques and participatory methods for embedding children and young people’s involvement in health and social care research
Speaker: Dr Louca-Mai Brady, University of Hertfordshire
Date: 28th April 13.00-14.00
Seminar 2: Process of establishing the Young Person's Advisory Group at the National Children's Cancer Service
Speaker: Dr Peter McCarthy, Children’s Health Ireland with Barretstown
Date: 11th May 13.00-14.00
Seminar 3: Research and data project examining the lives of children in care and adults who were in care as children: planning for the inclusion of public and patient involvement
Speaker: Dr Sadhbh Whelan, Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth with TUSLA
Date: 26th May 13.00-14.00
Date: Thursday 28th April 2022 (6-8pm)
Venue: McGrattan’s Pub, 76 Fitzwilliam Ln, Dublin 2.
The Lister Institute’s competitive research prizes give young scientists the opportunity to develop their potential through flexible funding over a five-year period, with research carried out in any area of biomedical science.
The Lister Institute is returning to Dublin and looking forward to celebrating Ireland’s Lister Prize (awarded to Dr Tomás Ryan, Trinity College Dublin) and encouraging future applicants.
The previous Lister event was held on the 9th July 2018 at Toners, Dublin. Since then the number of applications from Irish institutions has increased, ultimately resulting in Tomás receiving his Lister Prize in 2021.
An area has been booked in McGrattan’s Pub, 76 Fitzwilliam Ln, Dublin 2, Ireland on Thursday 28th April 2022 between 6pm and 8pm to repeat the successful event. The event is open to bright young investigators and they are keen to talk with you about the advantages of the Lister Prize! Food and drink will be provided.
Please RSVP to Nicola (secretary@lister-institute.org.uk) by Monday 4th April 2022. Please also advise of any dietary requirements.
To find out more about the Lister Prizes please visit our website.
Date: 18th - 20th May
Venue: Online
The European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) will be hosting the LIFE Info Days 2022 from Wednesday 18th to Friday 20th May 2022.
The webinars will guide applicants through the LIFE programme, Calls For Proposals and priority topics for 2022, which will be followed by a series of Questions and Answers sessions.
Potential applicants will also be able to avail of virtual networking opportunities as-well-as holding bilateral meetings with CINEA project advisors.
More information will be added to the event webpage as the details are confirmed.