Projects per year
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Profiles
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David Barr
- Centre For Prof Practice Enhancement - Professor of Technology Enhanced Learning
- Learning Enhancement Directorate - Full Professor
- Modern Languages and Linguistics Research
Person: Academic
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Ellen Bell
- Centre For Digital Learning Enhancement - Educational Technologist
- Learning Enhancement Directorate
Person: Administrative
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Applying Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence to Identify and Measure the Social Impact of Youth Services on Children and Young People in Northern Ireland
Black, M. (PI), Rankin, D. (CoI) & Barr, D. (CoI)
1/09/25 → 31/08/28
Project: Research
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Mosul Library Project
Bates, J. (PI), Jaffrey, A. (CoI), Dynes, A. (CoI), Rivoire, A. (CoI), Peden, J. (CoI), Parris, J. (CoI) & Shanks, K. (CoI)
United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)
31/05/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Adaptive Education: Harnessing AI for Academic Progress
Gerard, J. (PI), Rivoire, A. (CoI), Norwood, K. (CoI), Hadi, U. (CoI) & Singh, M. (CoI)
1/01/24 → 31/03/24
Project: Research
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Affirming Neurodiversity through Inclusive Practice, Fostering Self-Advocacy and Pedagogical Negotiation
Clepper, C., Higgins, K. & Silverman, S., 22 Jun 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Other › peer-review
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AI for Teaching and Research at Ulster University
Gerard, J., Norwood, K., Reid, A., McShane, C., Gerrow, C., Thompson, L., Macleod, M., Hadi, M. U., Rivoire, A. & Singh, M., 3 Aug 2026, Ulster University. 4 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Bridging the equity gap: school library provision in Northern Ireland
Coyle, C., Bates, J., Barr, D. & McFlynn, P., 24 Aug 2026, (Published online) In: School Libraries Worldwide. 31, 2, p. 1-20 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile5 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Advance HE - Principal Fellow of Higher Education Academy
Beggs, R. (Recipient), 17 Apr 2024
Prize: Other distinction
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AHSS AI Exploratory Learning & Teaching Grant
McCormick, B. (Recipient), Boyd, A. (Recipient) & Frazer, P. (Recipient), Nov 2025
Prize
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Activities
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Assessment in the Age of GenAI
McGowan, B. (Speaker)
10 Feb 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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QAA Northern Ireland Enhancement Conference 2026
McGowan, B. (Participant) & Jaffrey, A. (Participant)
28 Apr 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Quality Staff Roundtable 3
McGowan, B. (Participant)
2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
Student theses
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Alienated 'others': the representation of women in the early works of Jean-Luc Godard
O'Neill, C. (Author), Barr, D. (Supervisor) & Gillespie, J. (Supervisor), Dec 2012Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Investigating the educational use of digitised historical artefacts through the design and development of a digital learning resource – the Partition Portal
Bell, E. (Author), Hunter, A. (Supervisor) & Barr, D. (Supervisor), Sept 2021Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Knowledge and skills for life: exploring how school libraries can create and support formal and informal learning opportunities for post-primary pupils in disadvantaged areas of Northern Ireland
Coyle, C. (Author), Barr, D. (Supervisor), McFlynn, P. (Supervisor) & Bates, J. (Supervisor), May 2024Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Research units
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Centre For Digital Learning Enhancement
Learning Enhancement Directorate
Organisational unit: Department
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Centre For Quality Enhancement & Monitor
Learning Enhancement Directorate
Organisational unit: Department