Problem Brian-Michael and Bernard started the Ideas Academy programme with a question: “How do we enable the move to a more sustainable diet, reduce carbon emissions in our eating habits,…
Eabha Harper-McKeeverJanuary 19, 2023
Problem The Irish education system focuses on rote learning and transmission of knowledge, and very little on equipping students to think outside the box. Over 2000 students surveyed identified mental…
Renée MackeySeptember 15, 2022
Making accessibility simple for buildings. Problem According to the WHO, over one billion people globally live with some form of disability, but 50% of people with accessibility needs are afraid to…
Ciara FranckJuly 21, 2022
Vampire Cup facilitates the creation of thousands of lifelong blood donors in Ireland. Problem 1 in 4 of us will require a blood transfusion at some point in our lives.…
Sophie AinscoughJuly 21, 2022
Problem Ireland is the midst of a mental health crisis, which is heightened by an inequality in accessing mental health services due to lack of affordability, stigma and waiting times.…
Sophie AinscoughJuly 21, 2022
Problem Unfortunately, the grinds culture around the Leaving Cert is widening the education equality gap. Approximately half of all Leaving Cert students receive grinds, and the majority of those who…
Sophie AinscoughJuly 21, 2022
Providing people with dyslexia an online platform to support with reading and writing. Problem In Ireland, up to 10% of students within education have dyslexia. Dyslexia affects everyone differently, however…
Sophie AinscoughJuly 20, 2022
Providing resources on loss and grief to individuals and professionals. Problem Grief is an inevitable part of all of our lives, and it can take many forms such as bereavement,…
Sophie AinscoughJuly 20, 2022
Providing fully automated food waste monitoring to commercial kitchens across Ireland. Problem Food waste is one of the largest contributors to climate change - accounting for 10% of all…
Sophie AinscoughJuly 20, 2022
