These are contributions to the RTE Brainstorm progamme by staff from the Technological University Dublin. Brainstorm is an unique partnership between RTÉ (Ireland's national radio station) and Irish third level institutions. It is where the academic and research community contribute to public debate, reflect on what is happening in the work and communicate fresh thinking on a broad range of issues.
Submissions from 2018
The Secret Life of Cows, Kieran O'Connell
What is the Ploughing All About?, Kieran O'Connell
Will Cow Poo Be More Valuable Than Milk in 2030, Kieran O'Connell
How To Ensure Good Governance at Charities and Non-Profits, Maeve O'Connell
What Motivates a Whistleblower, Maeve O'Connell
Are You Suffering From Workplace Burnout?, Ashley O'Donoghue
The Psychology of Pricing, Damian O'Reilly
Why Are So Many Shops Going Out of Business, Amanda Ratcliffe
How Neuroscience Motivates You to Walk 10,000 Steps, Mariana Rocha
How Do You Create a Pageant for the St. Patrick's Day Parade, Barry Sheehan
Are Potholes About to Become a Thing of the Past, Amir Tabakovic
A Philosopher's Guide to Beauty, Connell Vaughan
How Irish Sports Fans are Omnivores When It Comes to Football, Connell Vaughan
How To Make a World Heritage Site, Connell Vaughan
If You Don't Rate Me, Shame On You, Connell Vaughan
Is England's World Cup Progress a Dilemma for Irish Fans?, Connell Vaughan
The Changing Nature of the Cultural Cringe, Connell Vaughan
The Street Theatre of Joe Caslin's Art, Connell Vaughan
From George Best to Diego Maradona, What Makes a Football Icon, Connell Vaughan and Michael O'Hara
How Do We Explain Our Likes and Dislikes Around Food, Dietmar Weiss
Submissions from 2017
Open House: Getting the Stories Behind the Buildings, Noel Brady
The Future of Television May Be a Lot Like Its Past, Eddie Brennan
Measuring What To Do in the Fiscal Space, Sean Byrne
Why Failure Is One of the First Steps to Success, Thomas M. Cooney
Ireland's Role in the Global Discussion Around Food and Migration, Jesus Maria Frias
The Future of Retail: 15 Innovations Coming to a Shop Near You, Órla Keane
All You Ever Wanted To Know About Artificial Intelligence, John D. Kelleher
Why the Future Means Design and Creativity, Con Kennedy
Why You Should Send Your Kid to Art College, Tim Kovar
Work It: How Mental Overload Affects Design, Luca Longo
Why Hasn't E-learning Transformed Education, Claire McAvinia
Helping the Construction Industry to Build Again, Roisin Murphy Dr
The Art of Good Writing, Sue Norton
Women in Engineering: an Alternative Viewpoint, Emma Robinson
Can Ryanair Survive This Nosedive?, Tara Rooney
How to Design a Better Office, John Walsh