The changing role of religious personnel in Irish women's prisons Religious personnel were once pivotal in the operation of criminal justice in prisons, but the role has undergone a striking evolution Prisons • 28 Apr 23
The changing role of religious personnel in Irish women's prisons Religious personnel were once pivotal in the operation of criminal justice in prisons, but the role has undergone a striking evolution Prisons • 28 Apr 23
A short history of the two day weekend Having both Saturdays and Sundays off work turns out to be a relatively modern phenomenon Work and careers • 10 Mar 23
A short history of the two day weekend Having both Saturdays and Sundays off work turns out to be a relatively modern phenomenon Work and careers • 10 Mar 23
'Ah sure, you know yourself': why we never say what we mean We subconsciously choose our words carefully when it comes to keeping the conversation indirect and polite Society • 24 Feb 23
'Ah sure, you know yourself': why we never say what we mean We subconsciously choose our words carefully when it comes to keeping the conversation indirect and polite Society • 24 Feb 23
7 ways to be a better ally Allyship is about those who are active in supporting efforts to increase fairness and inclusion in our societies Society • 20 Feb 23
7 ways to be a better ally Allyship is about those who are active in supporting efforts to increase fairness and inclusion in our societies Society • 20 Feb 23
Why the rich and famous get scammed more often than you think The well-off and well-known are often targeted by fraudsters with bespoke scams aimed at their overconfidence and credibility Psychology • 09 Feb 23
Why the rich and famous get scammed more often than you think The well-off and well-known are often targeted by fraudsters with bespoke scams aimed at their overconfidence and credibility Psychology • 09 Feb 23
Why we need to have a conversation about assisted dying What approach should our society take to the end of life and should this involve aid in dying? Society • 01 Feb 23
Why we need to have a conversation about assisted dying What approach should our society take to the end of life and should this involve aid in dying? Society • 01 Feb 23
How good is living and working in a city for your wellbeing? Knowing the wellbeing of an urban population is a complex problem, but data from smart cities could hold answers Brainstorm • 08 Dec 22
How good is living and working in a city for your wellbeing? Knowing the wellbeing of an urban population is a complex problem, but data from smart cities could hold answers Brainstorm • 08 Dec 22
Why are bright and dark halos so powerful? The halo effect means we often make snap judgements on another person based on their favourable or undesirable features Society • 29 Nov 22
Why are bright and dark halos so powerful? The halo effect means we often make snap judgements on another person based on their favourable or undesirable features Society • 29 Nov 22
What is child-to-parent abuse? Child-to-parent abuse is a very complex phenomenon, and there are many theories as to why it occurs within some families Society • 17 Nov 22
What is child-to-parent abuse? Child-to-parent abuse is a very complex phenomenon, and there are many theories as to why it occurs within some families Society • 17 Nov 22
The important role of interpreters in healthcare settings Refugees and migrants often encounter problems if they do not share the same language and cultural background as the healthcare provider Society • 02 Nov 22
The important role of interpreters in healthcare settings Refugees and migrants often encounter problems if they do not share the same language and cultural background as the healthcare provider Society • 02 Nov 22
Why TikTok users have embraced the story of Medusa Medusa has been reframed by TikTok users and is now portrayed as a victim of sexual violence rather than as a villain Social Media • 02 Nov 22
Why TikTok users have embraced the story of Medusa Medusa has been reframed by TikTok users and is now portrayed as a victim of sexual violence rather than as a villain Social Media • 02 Nov 22
What exactly are the characteristics of Irish English? When we talk about Irish English, we sometimes forget the little things that do so much to characterise the variety Irish English language • 24 Oct 22
What exactly are the characteristics of Irish English? When we talk about Irish English, we sometimes forget the little things that do so much to characterise the variety Irish English language • 24 Oct 22
We need to talk about the parental pay gap The pay gap between employed mothers and fathers is 38%, while women with children earn 17% less annually than those without Society • 14 Oct 22
We need to talk about the parental pay gap The pay gap between employed mothers and fathers is 38%, while women with children earn 17% less annually than those without Society • 14 Oct 22
Why are young Irish people living at home longer? Leaving home is a big step in becoming an adult, but the factors influencing when a young adult leaves home are many and varied Society • 14 Oct 22
Why are young Irish people living at home longer? Leaving home is a big step in becoming an adult, but the factors influencing when a young adult leaves home are many and varied Society • 14 Oct 22
Why drawing political claims from NI census is problematic What the census results highlight are increasingly complex questions around religious status and national identity Northern Ireland • 26 Sep 22
Why drawing political claims from NI census is problematic What the census results highlight are increasingly complex questions around religious status and national identity Northern Ireland • 26 Sep 22
Why do so many women still take their husband's last name? The patriarchal practice of taking the man's surname has remained strangely entrenched in the modern age Society • 21 Sep 22
Why do so many women still take their husband's last name? The patriarchal practice of taking the man's surname has remained strangely entrenched in the modern age Society • 21 Sep 22
You're not singing any more: where do soccer chants come from? The chants sung by fans have their origins in hymns, opera, folksong, advertising jingles and nursery rhymes Soccer • 08 Sep 22
You're not singing any more: where do soccer chants come from? The chants sung by fans have their origins in hymns, opera, folksong, advertising jingles and nursery rhymes Soccer • 08 Sep 22
Why we choose the same names for our babies as everyone else Just like there are generational preferences in furniture, music and hairstyles, so it is with baby names Brainstorm • 12 Sep 22
Why we choose the same names for our babies as everyone else Just like there are generational preferences in furniture, music and hairstyles, so it is with baby names Brainstorm • 12 Sep 22
Are the far right a threat to Irish democracy? Research finds that civil society strategies are needed to help prevent any future far right growth in Ireland Ireland • 26 Aug 22
Are the far right a threat to Irish democracy? Research finds that civil society strategies are needed to help prevent any future far right growth in Ireland Ireland • 26 Aug 22
What's life like for the LGBTQ community in the Philippines? Despite liberal ideas and progressive rules, the Philippines has some way to travel with regard to tolerance for its LGBTQ citizens Philippines • 14 Dec 22
What's life like for the LGBTQ community in the Philippines? Despite liberal ideas and progressive rules, the Philippines has some way to travel with regard to tolerance for its LGBTQ citizens Philippines • 14 Dec 22
Do policies keep women from improving their financial well-being? Lone parents living in poverty and having low educational attainment is a familiar story, but are policies shaping these outcomes? Society • 16 Aug 22
Do policies keep women from improving their financial well-being? Lone parents living in poverty and having low educational attainment is a familiar story, but are policies shaping these outcomes? Society • 16 Aug 22
What First Dates tells us about dating in Ireland We have found a number of linguistic clues that may point to the reasons why people choose to meet one another again – or not Dating • 12 Aug 22
What First Dates tells us about dating in Ireland We have found a number of linguistic clues that may point to the reasons why people choose to meet one another again – or not Dating • 12 Aug 22
In defence of pigeons Pigeons may have an image problem, but we should remember we have a long and rich relationship with the humble bird Nature • 15 Aug 22
In defence of pigeons Pigeons may have an image problem, but we should remember we have a long and rich relationship with the humble bird Nature • 15 Aug 22
Why don't we talk on the phone anymore? Millennials have been labelled Generation Mute for their dislike of talking on the phone, but they might actually have a point Psychology • 05 Aug 22
Why don't we talk on the phone anymore? Millennials have been labelled Generation Mute for their dislike of talking on the phone, but they might actually have a point Psychology • 05 Aug 22
How much money do people want to achieve an ideal life? It turns out that most people don't really want to be a billionaire after all Psychology • 13 Jul 22
How much money do people want to achieve an ideal life? It turns out that most people don't really want to be a billionaire after all Psychology • 13 Jul 22
