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Impact Case Studies

Through linkages with non-governmental organisations, and partnerships with a wide range of universities nationally and internationally, including in developing countries, the impact of our researcher’s work is significant. Success in the University’s Research Impact Competition highlights the superb research undertaken at the UCD College of Social Sciences and Law.

The following case studies capture and convey samples of the national and global impacts of the research, scholarship and innovation undertaken in the College.

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2023 UCD Research Impact Case Study Competition

Researchers from UCD College of Social Sciences & Law have been named runners up in the 2023 UCD Research Impact Case Study Competition.

Dr Mark Coen, UCD School of Law & Professor Katherine O’Donnell, UCD School of Philosophy
Correcting state narratives on the Magdalene Laundries - *Winner of the new Engaged Research impact prize*

Christina Seery, Professor Jessica Bramham, Ken Kilbride, Fiona O’Riordan & Margo Wrigley, UCD School of Psychology
The Adult ADHD App: helping people understand and manage their ADHD

Professor Maria Baghramian, UCD School of Philosophy 
PERITIA: understanding and fostering trust in experts and expertise

Professor Dympna Devine & Dr Seaneen Sloan, UCD School of Education 
Safe Learning: improving girls’ literacy and wellbeing in the Global South

Dr Orla Kelly, UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice
The 4-day week: making work healthier and more sustainable

2020 UCD Research Impact Case Study Competition

Associate Professor Ainhoa González from UCD School of Geography, Dr Heidi Riley from UCD School of Politics and International Relations and Associate Professor Marie Keenan from UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice have been named runners-up in the 2020 UCD Research Impact Case Study Competition. Read More


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