Dubliner awarded prestigious Irish Research award

Rathmines native Dr. Jane Suiter has been awarded a prestigious Irish Research Council award.

Dr. Suiter, who is based at DCU, was awarded the 2020 Researcher of the Year award for her research on the public sphere and the information environment in referendums and elections.

Her research includes analysing populist messaging and political communication characteristics, as well as the role of citizens and the impact of citizen participation and deliberation in renewing democracy.

Dr. Suiter is an Associate Professor at the School of Communications and Director of the Institute for Future Media and Journalism at DCU.

She is a senior research fellow on the Irish Citizens’ Assembly and is recognised as a national and international leader in citizen engagement and deliberation.

Commenting on the awards, Director of the Irish Research Council, Peter Brown said:

“I would like to congratulate Dr. Jane Suiter on winning this award.

“Our annual Researcher of the Year awards are about recognising the very best and brightest of the Council’s current and former awardees.

“We launched our five-year strategic plan this year and supporting excellent ideas and talent across all disciplines is at the heart of the Council’s mandate.

“Having a vibrant research community, and fostering public support for research is vital, as we continue to see the positive impact it has on society, the environment, and the economy.

“We are very proud of Dr. Jane Suiter and I look forward to seeing what comes next for her.”