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Griffith Open collects, preserves and makes freely available research publications by Griffith College staff and learners. These can include, but are not limited to, theses, peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, working papers and conference papers, professional presentations, exhibitions and teaching resources. Where material has already been published it is made available subject to the open-access policies of the original publishers. This service is maintained by Griffith College Library.
Recent Submissions
Framing the Protestant Penumbra: Regional newspaper framing of Protestant identity in County Sligo 1914-1918
(Griffith College, 2025) Moller, Daragh
Newspaper framing by the Sligo Independent during the period 1914-1918 provides evidence of a community in its final days “class-washing” the Protestant community in Sligo.
By using the British Army’s reasserting of English upper-class values used to recruit Irish soldiers for the war effort, the Sligo Independent newspaper reasserted British-Irish nobility as a credible identity of the Protestant Sligo community.
A Tale as Old as Time: a radio documentary on how Millennials understand romantic love.
(Griffith, 2019) Sperger, Lena
This radio documentary focuses on Generation Y’s (people born from 1980-2000, also called the Millennials) understanding of romantic love and how this shapes their adulthood. The documentary features different people from this age group, both male and female. Through their stories, the documentary outlines their hopes and fears regarding romantic love as well as the social pressure they find themselves under. Today’s society has various definitions of romantic love relationships and we can see that these characterisations of love change among cultures but also generations. One that distinguishes itself significantly from others in its view on love and relationship is the Millennials. Therefore, this thesis will examine how Millennials understand romantic love relationships and how they influence them in their adulthood. The main thrust of this thesis is the definition of love as well as its origins. Furthermore, this thesis presents the creative decision which have been made in order to produce the radio documentary A Tale as Old as Time. Findings from this thesis suggest that Millennials are choosing a different perspective on love compared to older generations. This is influenced not only by social media but also on their perception on marriage, social norms, commitment and religious fidelity. Contributors in the documentary all related to their upbringing, social and cultural influences, how they define romantic love relationships and how they learned to love.
Unintentional Academic Impropriety, Changing the Negative to a positive
(Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA), 2021) Ní Bhraonáin
This presentation was part of a series organised by HAQEF, which hosted a series of online seminars with support from the National Forum’s seminar series 21/22 funding. These seminars exploree academic integrity through a framework of understanding, preventing, and empowering learners to prevent unintentional academic impropriety.
The four seminars included presentations and discussions by learners and representatives from a number of HECA Colleges, around reframing academic integrity perspectives, responding to unintentional academic impropriety, and the challenges of academic impoverishment from an international learning environment.
Learning outcomes:
Empower delegates to understand the difference between unintentional and intentional academic impropriety and some of the newer and more complex challenges to academic integrity in the 21st century such as essay mills and fake news.
Provide delegates with an overview of institutional initiatives and pedagogical approaches to preventing unintentional academic impropriety.
Provide delegates with an understanding of how staff across academic institutions can work in partnership with students to prevent unintentional academic impropriety.
Explore how educating students about unintentional academic impropriety can inform student transition, teaching and learning, student success and information literacy initiatives.
Explore how universal design initiatives can promote student engagement with academic integrity policies.
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The impact of the war on the Ukrainian football fans. A radio documentary about Ukrainian football, its psychological and economic problems during wartime.
(Griffith College, 2024) Savenko, Stanislav
Erupting in February 2022, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has had far-reaching impacts on Ukrainian society, including its passionate football culture. This dissertation aims to complement the radio documentary "The impact of the war on the Ukrainian football fans" and examine the war's effects on Ukrainian football fans, as well as how the documentary was recorded and produced.
The reader shall find here an exploration of the ongoing struggle between war and football culture in Ukraine, which places Ukrainian fans at the epicentre of an unprecedented societal upheaval. The researcher provides insight into the complex dynamics shaping football fandom under conflict conditions, drawing from sports sociology, cultural studies, and conflict analysis to illuminate how passionate supporters navigate their devotion amidst the realities of war.
A review of the literature, interviews conducted remotely, and an examination of social media posts from Ukrainian football teams and the Ukrainian Premier League Association are all used in this study. It explores the intricate connection between resilience in the face of external threats, national identity, and sport. The modification of football fandom customs during times of conflict Football's contribution to the formation and preservation of national identity in times of conflict Interaction and support within the Ukrainian football fan community The value of football as a coping strategy and an escape With a focus on the tenacity of Ukrainian football supporters and the unifying force of sport in trying times, this dissertation seeks to advance knowledge of the social function of sports during times of war.
Key areas of focus include:
The adaptation of football fandom practices under war conditions.
The role of football in creating and maintaining national identity during conflict.
Community support and communication among Ukrainian football fans.
The importance of football as a coping mechanism and form of escapism.
This dissertation aims to contribute to the broader understanding of sports' societal role during wartime, highlighting the resilience of Ukrainian football fans and the unifying power of sport in challenging circumstances. The findings have implications for post-war reconstruction efforts and the maintenance of cultural institutions during conflicts.
By examining this unique intersection of sport, war, and identity, the research provides valuable insights for scholars, policymakers, and sports organisations dealing with the complex realities of maintaining sporting cultures in conflict zones.