ADAPT Research Ireland Centre for AI-Driven Digital Content Technology
The fellowship will support a research project entitled Cyber Security Research – Stakeholder and Community, examining how research and stakeholder engagement can contribute to strengthening Ireland’s cybersecurity resilience.
Opened by Minister Helen McEntee and hosted by the Department of Defence Ireland as part of Ireland’s 2026 Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the event brought together stakeholders from across Ireland and the EU to address maritime security challenges.
Organised by the Vatican Commission of Artificial Intelligence (VCAI), chaired by Cardinal Michael Czerny, the dialogue was guided by Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical on AI, and explored the impact of AI on human dignity, agency and the common good.
The ADAPT Research Ireland Centre secured two major wins at the 2025 Media Literacy Ireland (MLI) Awards, supported by Coimisiún na Meán.
The ADAPT Research Ireland Centre for AI-Driven Digital Content Technology released its latest impact report.
In partnership with ADAPT and Open Forum Ireland as part of Ireland’s Presidency of the EU Council, the 9th instalment of these cyclical events, Capital Series Ireland, will bring Brussels-level discussions of open source policy directly to Dublin.
ADAPT is supported by the Irish government through a Science Foundation Ireland investment of €42 million.
ADAPT is pushing the frontiers of knowledge and bringing new solutions to societal and industrial challenges. ADAPT is internationally renowned for its research expertise, and is comprised of a vibrant community of multidisciplinary academic experts, researchers, international funding programme managers, innovation specialists and business professionals.