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28 March 25

Atlantic Futures & AwakenHub welcome three trailblazing women entrepreneurs to groundbreaking new residency programme

Selected from over 60 applicants from across the island, these three inspiring female founders will develop their ventures within the university ecosystems of Atlantic Future’s academic partners, for up to two years, as part of ongoing work within Research Stream 3
19 March 25

Atlantic Future's Jonathan Levie champions Balanced Regional Development at key Hume Foundation event

On Wednesday, 5 March 2025, The Workhouse in Enniskillen became a hub of dynamic dialogue as the John and Pat Hume Foundation and the Royal Irish Academy (RIA) hosted a pivotal workshop focused on advancing balanced regional development, inviting Atlantic Future's Jonathan Levie to speak.
12 March 25

Atlantic Futures Researchers Publish a Systematic Review & Meta-analysis on Digital Mental Health Interventions for University Students

This study highlighted that digital mental health interventions have the potential to alleviate the mental health difficulties of university students, but suggest that depending on the difficulties presented, a certain degree of human guidance is needed for their effectiveness.
06 March 25

Meet the Atlantic Futures Strategic Advisory Group

This newly formed non-executive group brings together a highly experienced bunch of experts and practitioners in policy development, implementation, and cross-sectoral leadership from across the island of Ireland. 
05 February 25

Student Mental Health Symposium at ATU Donegal: Atlantic Futures Researcher Reflects on a Day of Insight and Innovation

The Student Mental Health Symposium, held on January 31st at ATU Donegal, was an inspiring and thought-provoking event that brought together researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders to address the pressing issue of student mental health.
28 January 25

The Importance of Business Scaling: Initial Insights from Atlantic Futures Researchers

Drawing from a plethora of research articles that we have read during the initial stages of our research; we highlight key insights into the importance of business scaling and why organisations should explore strategies for effectively navigating this complex terrain.
07 October 24

West of Ireland could benefit from renewed UK-Ireland relations, say Centre for Cross Border Studies

The report, authored by Michael D'Arcy, Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Cross Border Studies, examines how UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Taoiseach Simon Harris could enhance cross-border cooperation
20 September 24

Atlantic Futures researchers present insightful paper at international transportation conference

Researchers from Atlantic Futures Research Stream 6 have presented a paper on the impact of road-to-rail freight transport shift on carbon emissions at the Euro Working Group on Transportation 2024 Conference, held at University of Lund in Sweden.
11 September 24

Atlantic Futures researchers reflect on excellent Irish Academy of Management Conference 2024

A team from Atlantic Futures were delighted to attend the Irish Academy of Management (IAM) Conference at Munster Technological University in the beautiful city of Cork recently.
20 August 24

Leading economist Prof. Erik Stam meets with economic development professionals from across Ireland at Atlantic Futures event

World leading economist Professor Erik Stam spoke to 30+ economic development professionals as part of an Atlantic Futures event.
20 June 24

Researchers from across Ireland meet in the Burren, Co Clare, for first ever ‘Atlantic Futures Summer School’

Over 30 academics, experts and researchers from across the island of Ireland met at the Burren College of Art in County Clare recently for the first ever ‘Atlantic Futures Summer School’.
20 June 24

Reflections from the Future North West Conference: A Vision for Collaboration and Opportunity

A reflection by Amanda Calderwood, Research Stream 2
20 June 24

Scaling Strategies and Global Networks: Insights from Dr. Simon Raby

Atlantic Futures Research Stream 2 members had an impactful session connecting with Dr Simon Raby from Mount Royal University in Calgary, Canada, gaining his insightful perspectives on their research regarding business scaling on the Atlantic Corridor.
20 May 24

Aspiring business women sought for Embedded Entrepreneurs programme

Atlantic Futures is on a mission to combat regional inequality by embedding cross border collaboration & cooperation in the North West for new women founders in  partnership with AwakenHub.
07 May 24

Atlantic Technological University, Galway Hosts Meeting on International Freight Connectivity

Research Stream 6 hosted crucial discussions on stakeholder engagement, future training, project and social media strategy.
03 May 24

The importance of mental health research for young people across the island of Ireland

Rural isolation, economic disadvantages and lack of internet access pose unique mental health challenges for young people western ireland and surrounding areas.
30 April 24

Workshop Recap: Elevating Business Scaling Research

Members of Atlantic Futures Research Stream 2 recently wrapped up a dynamic Research Impact Thinking Group on business scaling research.
29 March 24

Understanding the importance of entrepreneurial ecosystems in the west of Ireland

Research Stream 1's project is about figuring out how to kickstart, manage and boost local entrepreneurial ecosystems along the Atlantic corridor.
13 February 24

Unlocking Research Excellence

Atlantic Futures team meet at University of Limerick for two-day impact session.
02 February 24

Memorandum of understanding between Ulster University and ATU

Agreement officially launched by Minister Simon Harris TD at ATU Donegal, Letterkenny.
20 October 23

Four Leading Irish Universities Connecting For Impact In The West

Researchers from Atlantic Futures meet discuss how their research could help unlock the full potential of the region.
10 October 23

Exploring Digital Mental Health Support for Young People: cross border research on World Mental Health Day

The theme of World Mental Health Day 2023 is ‘Mental health is a universal human right”
05 September 23

Ulster University's Personalised Medicine Centre celebrates a decade of Pioneering Healthcare Research

Ulster University's Personalised Medicine Center celebrates a decade of research
19 July 23

World-leading international digital mental health and wellbeing conference hosted at Ulster University

This conference was world leading in terms of discussing the emerging digital mental health inventions available.
20 June 23

Taoiseach announces €44.5 million Shared Island cross-border funding to expand Ulster University's Derry~Londonderry campus

The Irish Government has awarded €44.5 million from the Shared Island Fund for a major investment at Ulster University’s campus in Derry to expand higher education on both sides of the border.
31 January 23

Ulster University researchers pioneer drug-gene testing to alleviate healthcare waiting times

Testing could improve the safety and effectiveness of nearly one million prescriptions in NI.
13 January 23

Launch of major cross-border research project to address slow economic growth, connectivity and mental health issues in west of island of Ireland

NI Mental Health Champion, Derry Mayor and others spoke to an audience at the Atlantic Futures launch in the Guildhall, Derry~Londonderry