Working with Industry
Creative Connections: How IADT Links Industry with Research Excellence
IADT partners with industry across the creative, cultural, and digital sectors. Our researchers collaborate with studios, production companies, cultural organisations, and technology innovators to test ideas, develop new approaches, and deliver impactful solutions.
We offer a place where industry and research work side by side — connecting business with emerging media, immersive technologies, design innovation, and storytelling, and bringing these creative strengths into dialogue with the study of culture and the psychology of human experience and behaviour.
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.