by Dr Anne O’Brien, Maynooth University International research shows that journalists are experiencing a mental health crisis in the form of depression, stress, burnout and suicide ideation. Maynooth University’s Dr Anne O’ Brien in collaboration with Shine, Ireland’s national agency for support, advocacy and education for mental illness, are undertaking research to better understand the
by Dr Stefanie Havelka, Assistant Professor, College of Social Sciences and Law/School of Information and Communication Studies, University College Dublin AILiFE+ (Artificial Intelligence Literacy for Inclusion, Futures and Employment) is funded by Research Ireland and led by researchers at the School of Information and Communication Studies at UCD, in partnership with Independent Living Movement Ireland (ILMI). The
by Ryan Meade, Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager, Google Ireland Summer holidays bring sunshine, outdoor adventures, and a familiar seasonal challenge for parents and carers: managing digital screen time. Rather than treating device usage purely as a distraction, modern media literacy recommendations offer a fresh perspective – using digital tools as a launchpad for
by Cantivia Artificial intelligence is growing increasingly powerful every day. These tools are cheap, fast, and highly sophisticated, and they are reshaping how disinformation and deepfakes spread. Our question was: could we fight against this prominent threat with our own set of AI-powered cybersecurity tools? We are Cantivia, an Irish research group founded by three secondary-school
by Amy Hassett As a disabled person, I don’t often see myself or my peers reflected in stories the media tells about disability. At worst, we’re reduced to a set of symptoms. At best, to a set of achievements, stripped of context, privilege and community. It’s a version of disability created, written and produced by
by Stephanie Casey, Vodafone Foundation in Ireland As more everyday services move online, digital confidence has become central to participation in society. For many older people, however, the pace of change can feel overwhelming. From online banking and transport apps to booking tickets, using public services and spotting scams, the skills needed to navigate digital
Have you helped people to use, understand, create or participate in media? Here’s your chance to shout about it. The call for entries for the 2026 MLI Awards is now open! Supported by Coimisiún na Meán, the aim of the MLI Awards programme is to recognise the work that is being undertaken to help citizens,
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