News for: Creative, Liveable And Sustainable Communities
Irish Independent – Queues, waiting lists and exorbitant prices… the curious world of adult Advent calendars
Whitaker Institute member Professor Brian Hughes spoke with the Irish Independent about the use of advent calendars as marketing tools, using the psychology of unboxing to trigger intrigue and excitement. The article is available to read here.
The Irish Independent – How the pandemic has sparked wave of cultural reflection – and why nostalgia is back in fashion
The pandemic has sparked a wave of cultural reflection for what feels like simpler times. Whitaker Institute member Professor Brian Hughes, of the Creative, Liveable and Sustainable Cluster, spoke to the Irish Independent about how if we remove our rose-tinted glasses, what are the benefits of escaping our present to relive the past. Read more here.
Creative Economy Survey forecasts 10% employment growth over next three to five years amidst immediate challenges from Pandemic.
Survey undertaken by NUI Galway and the Western Development Commission shows that whilst the Creative SMEs predict a sales decline in the short term, over the next five years a 10% rise in employment is forecasted by the sector. The Western Development Commission (WDC) have published summary data from the recent survey of Creative Economy… | Read on »
The Irish Times – If the vaccine clot risk is tiny, why is it scaring people?
Whitaker Institute member Professor Brian Hughes, of the Creative, Liveable and Sustainable Communities cluster, spoke to The Irish Times about the psychology behind why, given the small risk of developing these abnormal clots after receiving the vaccines, people are still afraid of getting the vaccine. Read more here.
The New York Times – If Winter Feels Extra Hard This Year, You’re Not Alone
Whitaker Institute member Professor Brian Hughes, of the Creative, Liveable, Sustainable Communities cluster, was recently cited in The New York Times on the subject of emotional resilience. Read more here.
The Irish Times – Rooney: Far from perfect but an important depiction of hurling and of Ireland
Whitaker Institute member Dr Seán Crosson, of the Creative, Liveable and Sustainable Communities cluster, spoke to The Irish Times about the movie ‘Rooney’ and the impact it had in the country. Read more here.
TheJournal.ie – Opinion: Film and Irish History – the fine lines between fact and fiction
Whitaker Institute member Dr Sean Crosson, of the Creative, Liveable and Sustainable Communities cluster, has written a new article for TheJournal.ie. The opinion piece looks at the treatment of historical Irish figures in film and argues dramatic effect will often be prioritized ahead of historical accuracy. Read the article here.
TheJournal.ie – Opinion: Wild Mountain Thyme does what Hollywood has always done – sells ‘Oirland’ to Irish America
Whitaker Institute member Dr Seán Crosson, of the Creative, Liveable and Sustainable Communities cluster, has written an opinion piece for TheJournal.ie on the portrayal of Ireland and the Irish in Hollywood movies. Read the full article here.
Launch of Moycullen 2030 Report
Whitaker Institute member & Creative, Liveable and Sustainable Communities cluster leader, Dr Patrick Collins has authored a new report following the completion of the Moycullen 2030 Village Plan project, funded by the Irish Research Council. The village of Moycullen is set for change with a number of key infrastructural investments are due. A bypass of… | Read on »
Planning for a better Ireland: Trusting in the wisdom of crowds
In 2018, the Irish government published the National Planning Framework (NPF) as part of Project Ireland 2040. As the Irish economy emerged from a decade of economic recession, these planning documents were seen as timely. The vision set forth was “based on a set of values that will ensure Ireland’s long term economic, environmental and… | Read on »