Social Sciences Connexions at Tus (Technological University of the Shannon)

social sciences connexions research institute is a collective of research groups located in the department of applied social sciences at tus midwest. founded in september 2013, the collective is comprised of: loss and grief research group, engage, ascend, edge research group, and healr (health, education and social research) to date, social sciences connexions has leveraged more than €400,000 in funding for post-graduate research bursaries and staff-led research projects. the aim and vision of social sciences connexions is to promote social inclusion, provide a voice for those who are not heard, and enrich the body of academic knowledge informing social and community practitioners from a variety of disciplines. with this in mind, we are engaged in collaborative efforts with organisations supporting those who are vulnerable through graduate research projects, media appearances, conference and workshop presentations, publications and community research events.