ADAPT Education and Public Engagement (EPE) aims to inspire and empower the people of Ireland to learn about emerging technologies that enhance engagement in our digital world and to have a voice on the future of this vital research area. The programme has engaged more than 508,000 members of the public since ADAPT was established in 2015.
Our #DiscussAI National Conversation on Artificial Intelligence was recognised as a best practice in science engagement by the European Commission in May 2025.
Public Engagement awards won by ADAPT members include the EU Digital Skills Award for Inclusion, the SFI Engaged Research Award, the European Language Label Award, Media Literacy Ireland Awards (Best General Media Literacy Initiative and Best Media Literacy Initiative for Young People), DCU President’s Award for Engagement, the TU Dublin Research Engagement Award, and the Tech for Good category at the Tech Excellence Awards.
ADAPT aims to foster the skills necessary in the Irish public to engage effectively in our future digital world. The two primary skill sets targeted collaborative and creative problem-solving and data literacy.
ADAPT provides opportunities for the public to explore and interact with emerging and future digital technologies, so as to understand and consider the impact of such technologies on their lives and on society.
ADAPT provides opportunities for the public to participate directly in ADAPT research in areas with significant potential for societal impact, such as digital overload, AI and trust, systems bias, and data privacy.
