For those living with visual impairment, exploring the world of fine art may seem like a challenge, but thanks to a unique collaboration, a new opportunity has emerged. Leading Irish sight loss charity, Fighting Blindness, in partnership with Cork College of Further Education and Training (F.E.T.), is proud to introduce a groundbreaking sculpture course designed specifically for the visually impaired. This course, led by the talented Cork-based artist, Krzysztof Rosa, promises a multi-sensory journey into the world of fine art.

Listen to Fighting Blindness Head of Support, Marta O'Connor speak with artist Krzystof Rosa about this innovative and unique course.

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Learn more: https://fightingblindness.ie

In this episode, meet Marta O'Connor - Head of Support at Fighting Blindness.

Learn more: www.FightingBlindness.ie

EPISODE 6: In this episode, Prof. Oliver Blacque talks about his other interests inside and outside of work, as well as highlights the two upcoming conferences he will lead in the vision loss research area.

EPISODE 5: In this episode, Prof. Oliver Blacque talks about the advances he expects to be made in vision research within the next five years.

Full interview available on our website here: https://shorturl.at/wEJLR

EPISODE 4: In this episode, Prof. Oliver Blacque explains why he got into research and what he enjoys most about it.

Full interview available on our website here: https://shorturl.at/wEJLR

EPISODE 3: In this episode, Prof. Oliver Blacque talks about the use of worms to study Inherited Retinal Degenerations (IRDs). Could this little animal help the researchers find cures for blindness?

EPISODE 2: In this episode, Prof. Oliver Blacque talks about the three aims of the project he is currently working on at UCD, including how it could have an impact on those affected by sight loss.

EPISODE 1: In this episode, Prof. Oliver Blacque talks about his research focus and how collaborating with Fighting Blindness changed his work at University College Dublin (UCD).

A key priority for Fighting Blindness is to support the next generation of vision researchers. We recognise that training, networking and developing collaborations are key to the career development of early-stage career researchers and clinicians.

Our Fighting Blindness Emerging Researcher Award supports promising early-stage researchers and clinicians in exploring or developing novel, ambitious ideas, new research directions, or finishing projects with the goal of establishing their own record of independent research.

We spoke to the 2022 Fighting Blindness Emerging Researcher Awardee Joanne O'Dwyer to learn more about her work.

https://www.fightingblindness.ie/how-we-can-help/research/