About this Event
The 5th Annual HECA Research Conference will take place on 8 December 2026 at Griffith College.
This conference is a collaborative initiative of independent higher education institutions across Ireland and aims to highlight the importance of research within HECA institutions by showcasing the work of both staff and students.
Held in a hybrid format, the conference will provide an opportunity for participants to connect, exchange ideas, and share research that contributes to the national and international academic landscape across a wide range of disciplines.
This year's conference has a multidisciplinary focus, with themes including:
- Technology and Artificial Intelligence
- Education and Pedagogy
- Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Business, Innovation, and the Future Economy
- Sustainability and Environmental Challenges
- Creative Practice, Design and the Humanities
- Research Ecologies
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- and more.
The conference will celebrate the breadth and impact of research taking place across HECA institutions while fostering collaboration, encouraging innovation, and strengthening the sector's contribution to the wider research community.
Zoom link:
Learn more about the HECA conferences here.
For any enquiries about this event, please contact [email protected].
Event venue & nearby stays
Griffith College, South Circular Road, Dublin 8, Ireland
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