Fionnuala Casey, Author at Knowledge Exchange Seminar Series (KESS)

People with Intellectual Disabilities: Promoting Health, Addressing Inequality

25th April 202322nd March 2018 by Fionnuala Casey

Dr Laurence Taggart and Dr Wendy Cousins (Ulster): There are approximately 32,600 people with intellectual disabilities (also known as ‘learning disabilities’) living in Northern Ireland. This is a higher proportion of our population than other regions in the United Kingdom. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006) recognises that persons … Read more

The impact of the Scottish Independence Referendum on Devolution and Governance in the United Kingdom

19th March 2018 by Fionnuala Casey

Dr Gerry Mooney and Dr Philip O’Sullivan (OU): The issue of Scotland’s constitutional status is often mistakenly believed to be an issue that pertains to Scotland alone. However, with the result of the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum only very recently behind us, the consequences for the other countries that make up the United Kingdom – … Read more

Understanding differential educational achievement within and between areas of multiple deprivation in Northern Ireland: a case study approach

15th March 2018 by Fionnuala Casey

Prof Ruth Leitch (QUB): This presentation presents the findings of the ‘ILiAD’ research study (Investigating Links in Achievement and Deprivation), a 3-year study funded by the Office of First Minister and the deputy First Minister, which will finish in March 2015. The study aims to understand the reasons for 2 differential educational achievement within and … Read more

Acoustics for STEM and STEAM

19th July 201814th March 2018 by Fionnuala Casey

Prof Keith Attenborough (OU) – This presentation explains how acoustics can provide motivation for studies in STEM subjects and beyond. Studies of hearing difficulties, home listening systems and subjective response to noise, involve psychology and sociology. Medical applications include ultrasonic scanning and surgery with high intensity focussed ultrasound. But acoustics rarely features in school teaching … Read more

Recomposing the City: How Sound Can Make Better Cities

19th July 201814th March 2018 by Fionnuala Casey

Dr Sarah Lappin (QUB), Dr Gascia Ouzounian (Oxford University) and Rachel O’Grady (QUB) – This presentation draws on findings of a research project funded by a three year grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council. The project seeks to understand how sound can be understood in post-conflict cities. After several months in Berlin and … Read more

Language made fun: Supporting disadvantaged children in their English language development

25th April 202312th March 2018 by Fionnuala Casey

Dr Raffaella Folli, Dr Christina Sevdali, Dr Catrin Rhys, Dr Jacopo Romoli and Prof Alison Henry (Ulster): In linguistically diverse societies, language issues are recognised to mediate social inclusion and hence be significant for social inclusion policies. More specifically, failure to support the language needs of newcomer pupils can lead to social exclusion and underachievement … Read more

Legal needs of children and young people in Northern Ireland

25th April 20238th March 2018 by Fionnuala Casey

Lesley Emerson, Professor Laura Lundy, Dr Katrina Lloyd and Dr Karen Orr (QUB): Research was carried out on behalf of the Department of Justice to explore the need for legal services for children and young people (CYP) in Northern Ireland (NI). Interviews were carried out with key stakeholders with direct experience of the legal needs … Read more

Can the peace dividend and devolution transform business in Northern Ireland: lessons from the UK fastest growing sub-region?

25th April 20235th March 2018 by Fionnuala Casey

Dr Leslie Budd (OU): This presentation will consider this issue and draw on research in regard to the kind businesses and management challenges developing in Milton Keynes and its hinterland: the fastest growth region in the United Kingdom. If Milton Keynes can be considered a growth pole, what are its propulsive industries (in the sense … Read more

The Role of Knowledge Management in Building a Sustainable Economy in Northern Ireland

25th April 20231st March 2018 by Fionnuala Casey

Dr Sandra Moffett (Ulster): The current Programme for Government 2011-15 focuses on growing a sustainable economy and investing in the future of Northern Ireland. To recover from the current economic downturn, organisations strive to become more innovative, streamlined and focused, providing high quality value-added goods/services to customers, in an efficient yet achievable way. To grow … Read more