ENGAGED is a national initiative hosted by Trinity College Dublin in partnership with Dublin City University and funded by the National Open Research Forum. ENGAGED believes that research can and does play an important role in tackling societal challenges. By making research more accessible, transparent and a shared resource, ENGAGED aims to build wider communities of support for researchers and increase the usefulness of research for all who need it.
To achieve this, the project is hosting five Collective Intelligence Workshops between May and October 2025. These workshops are designed to bring together researchers, policy-makers, NGOs and community voices to:
- Gather perspectives from diverse stakeholders on open research
- Identify key barriers to public involvement in open research
- Shape solutions that foster greater public access to knowledge
ENGAGED is inviting participation from a wide range of voices, including researchers, data stewards, librarians, policymakers, NGOs, community advocates and public engagement specialists. Whether you bring technical expertise or real-world experience, your perspective matters.
Tracey-Jane Cassidy is the new Engagement Lead at ENGAGED. Her role is to support this process by facilitating participation and contributing to stakeholder outreach and communications—ensuring the roadmap reflects the collective expertise, insight, and lived experience of people across Ireland.
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