ALL member, Katriona O'Sullivan gives input into an article in the Irish Times entitled:
Long division: Are we doing enough to narrow the inequality gap in Irish schools? A gaping chasm remains in outcomes between our poorest schools and others
"It’s a short distance from Knocknaheeny on Cork’s northside to the gates of University College Cork. But it’s a route that crosses some of the deepest ravines of the country’s social divide. Along with the high levels of unemployment, only one in 10 young people living in the area go on to third-level education. In more affluent areas, up to nine in 10 follow this route. Ger O’Donovan is principal of St Mary’s on the Hill in Knocknaheeny. His school is one of about 900 that are part of the Deis scheme, a targeted initiative to combat educational disadvantage. These schools typically benefit from smaller class sizes, access to literacy and numeracy supports and school meals programmes. St Mary’s is classified as an “urban band one” school, which means it has the highest concentration of disadvantage in the education system. The programme is a recognition of education’s unique capacity to break down cycles of disadvantage – but is it working? Read more
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Prof. Mac MacLachlan part of Irish Delegation this week at the UN to discuss their work on disability inclusion and priorities for #COSP17.
Ongoing work to create a more efficient service and one which prioritises early interventions, services and supports, for autistic people and their families
Date: Thursday, 13 June 2024
Professor Delia Ferri Delivers Keynote Speech at Conference at the Universita’ Statale di Milano
The conference is part of the HUMAN HALL #24 activities, coordinated by Prof. Marilisa D’Amico. It falls within the remit of the project ‘Inclusion Index’ studying the role of equality indicators in employment and the promotion of inclusive workplaces.
Date: Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Can Lifestyle Changes Inform New Human-Rights Based Approaches to Dementia Management, Treatment and Care?
Dancing and dance movement therapy (DMT) have been found to work effectively to boost happiness and improve mood and well-being
Date: Friday, 31 May 2024
Competition Law Enforcement in the EU and Access to Health Technologies: An Overview of the EU 2024 Competition Law Report on Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technologies – Update on Competition Enforcement in the Pharmaceutical Sector (2018-2022)
The Report, discusses the types of anti-competitive practices relevant to the healthcare services sector.
Date: Tuesday, 28 May 2024
Our lastest publication 'Towards a Rights-based Approach to Strengthening Leadership and Governance in Health Services'
The report summarises evidence for the implementation of four key recommendations
Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2024
Appointment to the Irish National Research Ethics Committee for Clinical Trials
This committee reviews ethics applications related to Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products in Ireland.
Date: Friday, 03 May 2024
‘Lived Fiction’ Goes on Stage: Reflecting on a Major Milestone for the DANCING Project and the Collaboration with Stopgap
A contemporary dance piece ‘Lived Fiction’ premiered at Dublin’s Lir Academy Theatre in collaboration with Project Arts Centre (PAC). The piece was commissioned by DANCING, a European Research Council (ERC) funded academic research project based at Maynooth University.
Date: Wednesday, 01 May 2024
What Role is There for Artificial Intelligence in the Assessment of Neurodiversity?
One of the helpful learnings from the Covid-19 pandemic for the National Clinical Programme for People with Disability (NCPPD, in Ireland) was that neurodiversity assessments could be undertaken remotely by clinicians through digital platforms.
Date: Wednesday, 10 April 2024
The ERC funded PatentsInHumans Project – Year One Project Report And Reflections!
PatentsInHumans Project has passed the one-year point having commenced in November 2022!
Date: Wednesday, 10 April 2024