Research Impact
Where Creativity Meets Impact: Research That Shapes Society
At IADT, research is more than academic — it is a catalyst for cultural, social, and technological transformation.
Our researchers work at the intersections of creativity, innovation, and public engagement, producing outcomes that resonate far beyond the campus.
What Research Impact Means to Us:
· Creative Impact: Advancing new forms of storytelling, design, and digital expression.
· Social Impact: Addressing inclusion, wellbeing, and identity through engaged research.
· Educational Impact: Strengthening teaching and learning through research-led practice.
· Economic Impact: Supporting creative industries and innovation through applied research.
· Environmental Impact: Exploring sustainability and ecological awareness through artistic and technological lenses.
Researchers are supported to plan for impact from the outset, integrating engagement, dissemination, and evaluation into every stage of their work.
IADT champions research that is visible, valued, and vital, informing public discourse, influencing practice, and inspiring change.
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.