UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK
Academic Research Initiative

Outreach

ABCD’s outreach programme connects academic research with education practice, community learning, and industry dialogue.

Community of Practice

A collaborative network of educators, researchers, and industry professionals sharing best practices in AI-assisted software development.

Workshops and Webinars

Structured sessions focused on responsible AI use, assessment redesign, and software engineering pedagogy.

Industry Dialogue

Exchange with practitioners to align research evidence with real development workflows and organizational needs.

Public Engagement

Accessible talks and materials that explain the opportunities and limitations of code-generating AI.

Teaching Resources

Development of teaching materials, curriculum guidance, classroom activities, and assessment approaches for AI-assisted programming education.

Collaboration Opportunities

Opportunities for academic, educational, and industry partners to contribute to studies, workshops, pilots, and joint dissemination activities.

Responsible AI Guidance

Practical guidance and discussion around safe, ethical, transparent, and effective use of generative AI in coding and software engineering education.

Student Engagement

Involvement of undergraduate and postgraduate students through projects, dissertations, seminars, and research-led learning activities.

Join the ABCD research community

Collaborate on AI-based code generation research, contribute to educational innovation, and engage with practitioners shaping responsible software development.

Get Involved