Research
Carlow College staff are engaged in research in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences that has regional, national, and global horizons, and is key to enhancing understandings of the challenges facing us in the 21st century.
Our research culture and activities are concentrated in the fields of History, Literary Studies, Psychology, Politics, Philosophy, Theology and Social Care. Our researchers are widely published with national and international impact. Our mission is to expand this profile by continuing to develop new avenues of research, high quality publications, institutional and public research events, and inter-institutional collaborations.
Research at Carlow College is supported by the Carlow College Research Hub.
Research Hub
The Carlow College Research Hub is a multidisciplinary group dedicated to supporting inquiry into the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Research Supports
Carlow College aims to support our research community by providing information and guidance on bursaries, research leave supports, and research proposals.
Spotlight on Research
Find out more about our latest research insights here
Research News
Carlow College researcher receives funding for Practice Education study
A Carlow College researcher, Dr John McHugh, has been awarded funding from the Health and Social Care Professional (HSCP) office, on behalf of the HSE,
New Dual Language Poetry Collection published by Dr Derek Coyle
Carlow College Lecturer in English & Creative Writing, Derek Coyle has launched his second poetry collection, Sipping Martinis under Mount Leinster (Tranås, Sweden: Magnus Grehn
Lecturer in Social Care, Michael McCarthy, publishes chapter in latest edition of ‘Social Care Work’ textbook
In a significant academic achievement, Lecturer in Applied Social Studies, Michael McCarthy, has had his scholarly chapter, ‘Leaving care and aftercare’, featured in the all-new
