Networking events and opportunities
As part of the Elevate programme, we are running a series of industry workshops that are designed to bring together our researchers with industry partners working to design solutions to real-world problems. Using IADT expertise and with access to our facilities, our goal is to co-create solutions with industry that will impact the future of our society.
A sample of our workshops are below. We will update this section with dates as these workshops become available.
Design Thinking for Innovation
An interactive workshop introducing the principles of design thinking to solve complex problems creatively and collaboratively.
Intended Outcomes:
· Understand the design thinking process
· Apply empathy and ideation techniques
· Develop user-centered solutions
Exploring XR: AR/VR for Industry
A hands-on session exploring the potential of Extended Reality (XR), including Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), in industrial applications.
Intended Outcomes:
· Understand XR technologies and their use cases
· Experience AR/VR tools and platforms
· Identify opportunities for XR integration in your busines
UI/UX Design Essentials
A practical workshop on user interface and user experience design, focusing on creating intuitive and engaging digital products.
Intended Outcomes:
· Learn UI/UX design principles
· Create wireframes and user flows
· Evaluate and improve user experiences
Storytelling for Business Impact
Intended Outcomes:
· Understand the elements of effective storytelling
· Develop stories that resonate with audiences
· Use storytelling to enhance presentations and pitches
Design for Innovation
A creative session focused on applying design principles to drive innovation and differentiate products and services.
Intended Outcomes:
· Explore design-led innovation strategies
· Apply design tools to real-world challenges
· Foster a culture of creativity in your organization
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.
The TU RISE Elevate team was delighted to attend Amplify 2026, hosted by the IRDG Innovation Network, where Aisling Cox and Dorota Zurek gained valuable insights into innovation, R&D and collaboration. Thank you to the IRDG team for delivering such an inspiring event.
We were delighted to take part in the IADT Summer School on Research & Social Justice, which brought together researchers, educators and community partners to explore the role of research in creating positive social impact. Thank you to everyone who contributed to such an inspiring and engaging event.