In my new article for RTÉ Brainstorm I outline how a diverse grid can be managed through a Virtual Power Plant. I consider how this could impact consumers and our energy security.

What is a virtual power plant? UL's Dr Jason Power explores what virtual power plants are, how they work, and what they could mean for you as a consumer rte.ie/brainstorm/202… #Energy #StudyatUL

We're delighted to publish our 2nd interim report. This draws on the views of students, teachers, principals & parents. A big thanks to all those taking part. Looking forward to hearing your views in the next phase of the study. Report available here: tinyurl.com/297p7fpx

Why the EU's 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars doesn't matter. Increased production costs & changing emissions standards mean car manufacturers are already phasing out these models far ahead of 2035 ban. By Jason Power University Of Limerick rte.ie/brainstorm/202…

Very Happy to share our CDIO systematic review paper published in the Australasian Journal of Engineering Education (AJEE). Big thanks to Jason Power and Niekie Blom for their continued support. doi.org/10.1080/220549…

Delighted to see our most recent article published open access. Well done Sean O'Connor, an excellent first publication!

Delighted to see our most recent article published open access: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10… Well done on a great first publication Sean O'Connor and great working with you Niekie Blom

Our concluding chapter in The International Handbook of Engineering Education Research is out now and open access: taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edit/…..

1/ 👇 JOB ALERT: Seeking postdoc (nearly 2 yr) for CHIST-ERA project exploring people's experiences of misinformation & online misbehaviour my.corehr.com/pls/esbsheulre… Friday, 13th October 2023 before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time ☝️ #jobfairy EASP ISPP UL Psychology

In a video I realised this morning, I discuss electromagnetic coils and how they can be used for energy transfer. I also show how this technology can be used to retrofit wireless/inductive charging into products. youtu.be/20w6wabf15I

Colleagues my latest article is now FREE to access mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/17932/ Some free copies also on tandfonline.com/eprint/QCSVIWU… . Thanks so much for the interest in the publication. Next paper reveals findings for post-secondment with recc for secondment tenure and career pathways .

I don't know why I'm still awake and reading journal articles at this time of night, but phwoar. Someone actually got the data on mental health and dropouts from uni at a system level (across Australian institutions)! link.springer.com/article/10.100…

I am delighted to share our new open-access journal article: 'Engineering Students’ Perceptions of Problem and Project-Based Learning (PBL) in an Online Learning Environment'. A big thanks to Jason Power, Niekie Blom, David Tanner, and IrishResearch. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Well done Sean O'Connor , delighted to see this in print!

Reports from our research 'Belong To Primary: New Foundations for LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Primary Schools'. Download here: tinyurl.com/8859kffc Thanks to IrishResearch for funding and excellent partnership with Belong To + Jason Power University Of Limerick School of Education Faculty of Education and Health Sciences

Our latest article, with David Tanner and Jeff Buckley, looking at self-efficacy development in engineering students is out now and open access: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

The breathtaking waste of batteries in disposable vapes. Jason Power @ul on how the use of lithium batteries in disposable vapes represents an enormous waste of valuable materials with staggering environmental costs rte.ie/brainstorm/202…

My latest article looking at battery resources used in disposable vapes is out now on RTÉ Brainstorm : rte.ie/brainstorm/202…