Science Foundation Ireland Centre for Research Training in Digitally-Enhanced Reality (d-real)

Institutions: Trinity College Dublin, Dublin City University, Technological University Dublin, University College Dublin, University of Galway.

Roles: Member of Student Committee (2022 - 2023), Member of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee (2024)

Summary: The SFI Centre for Research Training in Digitally-Enhanced Reality (d-real) is an innovative PhD programme focused on advancing multimodal digital media technologies and their integration into everyday life. By combining cutting-edge research with industry partnerships, d-real equips students with expertise in digital platform technologies, content creation, and media applications. The programme drives breakthroughs in areas such as multimodal interaction, digital assistants, multilingual speech processing, real-time translation, video analytics, and personalised media experiences. d-real's student committee serves as a platform for representing the academic, social, and professional interests of PhD students, fostering communication between the student body, universities and the programme's representatives. d-real's EDI committee, on the other hand, is dedicated to promoting fairness, equity, and inclusivity within the programme. By identifying systemic barriers and addressing issues like discrimination and unequal opportunities, the committee seeks to create a supportive and welcoming environment for all students, regardless of their background. Through campaigns, events and educational materials, the EDI committee ensures that diversity is celebrated and inclusion is embedded in every aspect of d-real.

Postgraduate Workers Organisation (PWO) Ireland

Roles: Member (2023 - present)

Summary: The Postgraduate Workers Organisation advocates for the rights and well-being of postgraduate researchers. Focused on fair pay, improved working conditions, and clear employment rights, the organisation serves as a collective voice for postgraduate workers. It engages in negotiations with university authorities, organises campaigns for systemic change, and builds solidarity among students to advance labor rights within academia..

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Institutions: High schools and universities from 30 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Egypt, France, India, Indonesia, Ireland (Technological University Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin), Myanmar, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Korea, Tanzania, Turkey, United Kingdom and United States of America (Brown University, Claremont McKenna College, Columbia University, Cornell University, George Washington University, Harvard University, New York University, Stanford University, University of California Berkeley, University of Chicago, University of Maryland College Park, University of Miami, University of Michigan, University of Texas at Austin, Yale University).

Roles: Member of Encode Ireland Chapter (2024 - present)

Summary: Encode is a youth-led movement focused on promoting ethical uses of artificial intelligence (AI) and advocating for justice in tech policy. Founded to address the biases and privacy concerns that AI can introduce, especially in areas like surveillance and criminal justice, the movement brings together young people from around the world to push for transparency and fairness in AI systems. Through grassroots organising, policy advocacy, and educational campaigns, Encode Justice empowers the next generation to understand and shape how technology affects society, aiming for a future where tech enhances, rather than undermines, social equity and human rights.