TU RISE IADT Elevate Programme Launch
The TU RISE IADT Elevate Programme Team were proud and thrilled with the visit from the Minister James Lawless on 7 May 2025 to officially launch the Elevate Programme at Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology.
This initiative is part of IADT’s strategic efforts to enhance research and innovation capacity. Elevate encompasses a range of activities, development of research leadership through Post-Doctoral Fellowships, PhD and Masters by Research projects, and through the organisation of events aimed at promoting industry-academia engagement.
Elevate also places a strong emphasis on equality, diversity and inclusion within research culture.
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.