Aisling Cox
Aisling Cox is the Research, Development and Innovation Administrator/Programme Support Officer for the TU RISE IADT Elevate Programme. She plays a key role in supporting the research department through event planning, website development, social media strategy, and policy updates helping to build greater awareness and visibility for the programme.
Splitting her time with the Innovation Department, Aisling also supports client account management and works closely with the Industry Engagement Manager on the administration of Enterprise Ireland Innovation Vouchers.
With over 10 years of experience in client-facing roles, Aisling brings strong communication skills and a passion for marketing and event management to her work. She is dedicated to fostering meaningful engagement across research, innovation, and enterprise collaboration.
PhD candidate Eilís N. explores loneliness, isolation and our growing dependence on digital spaces in a newly published article examining Bo Burnham’s *Inside* (2021), featured in the *Irish Screen Studies Journal* special issue, *Cinema and Loneliness*.
Building Entrepreneurial Skills Through The IADT Student Accelerator Programme
The TU RISE IADT Elevate Programme hosted an XR Design Sprint bringing together enterprises and creative practitioners to explore real-world applications of immersive technologies through collaborative, hands-on innovation. Over five days, participants developed early-stage concepts across education, culture and creative industries, supported by design thinking and industry expertise.