Research Strategy
Dundalk Institute of Technology conducts research of an international standing in its prioritised established research themes. Research is driven by global needs whilst impacting upon society and the economy. DkIT undertakes research that has an impact on real lives – locally and globally.
The period from 2014 up to 2016 for the last research strategy saw continued growth of the research agenda in the Institute.
During this period the Institute has strengthened its position as one of the leading Institutes of Technology with an international reputation, in terms of its research performance.
This Research Strategy document:
- Sets out the recent developments in both National policy which has informed the strategic positioning of research within the Institute
- Details the Institute’s past performance in terms of its research agenda over the lifespan of the last research strategy (2014-2016)
- Details the suite of strategic imperatives, specific actions and associated key performance indicators which will enable the institute to deliver upon its research vision
- Underpins the Institute’s current Strategic Plan and builds upon previous research strategies
Our Research Clusters
Dundalk Institute of Technology conducts research of international standing, driven by global needs with positive real-world societal, environmental and economic impacts. The research undertaken at DkIT has an impact on real lives - both locally and globally. Research is centred around 4 main Research Clusters, each one aligned with our academic and research strengths. These clusters can be divided into our 3 prioritised and established Research Themes and our "Emerging Areas".
ICT, Health & Ageing
Understanding fundamental aspects of health and disease and harnessing IT to facilitate health, wellbeing and healthy ageing.
Energy & Environment
Research within the Energy & Environment theme is led by the Centre for Renewable Energy (CREDIT) and the Centre for Freshwater and Environmental Studies (CFES).
Creative Arts Research Centre
Research within the Creative Arts focuses within five thematic strands and is led by the Creative Arts Research Centre.
Emerging Areas
Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (AHSS) is an area of emerging and increasing importance in DkIT. Humanities and Social Science in particular are cross cutting topics, with far reaching impacts across many research disciplines.
