In This Section
- PPI Resources
- Introduction to PPI
- Difference between PPI and qualitative research
- Involving children and young people in research
- PPI and doctoral research
- PPI in systematic reviews
- PPI in qualitative analysis
- Reporting PPI
- PPI in funding applications
- Budgeting for PPI
- PPI and lab-based research
- Evaluating PPI
- Previous Summer Students
- News and Events
- PPI Shared Learning Group for PhD Researchers
- PPI Ignite Network@ UCC Mailing List
- Digital Badge
- Meet the Team
2026 PPI Festival Launch at RCSI
The 2026 PPI Festival Launch brought together members of the All-Island PPI Ignite Network community to connect, exchange ideas and explore how we can continue to strengthen public and patient involvement (PPI) in research across the island of Ireland.
The 2026 PPI Festival Launch brought together members of the All-Island PPI Ignite Network community to connect, exchange ideas and explore how we can continue to strengthen public and patient involvement (PPI) in research across the island of Ireland.
The event provided an opportunity for PPI contributors, University Partners, All-Island Partner Organisations, local partners, researchers and colleagues from health and social care to meet, reconnect and build new relationships. It also highlighted partner-led events taking place throughout the PPI Festival, showcasing the range of activities and opportunities for public involvement happening across the Network. Through conversations during sessions, attendees shared perspectives and explored opportunities to work together to support meaningful public involvement in research.
The day also featured interactive activities designed to encourage discussion and reflection. Simone Walsh, Programme Manager for the All-Island PPI Ignite Network, facilitated Put Your Money Where It Matters and the Three Wishes Game. These activities invited participants to reflect on priorities, share ideas and explore what matters most in supporting strong local partnerships.
PPI Ignite @UCC is proud to be part of the All-Island PPI Ignite Network, which brings together the Network’s Central Office, 11 Academic Partners, 10 All-Island Partners and 82 local partnerships. Together, these partnerships create opportunities to share learning, build capacity to support meaningful public involvement in research across the island of Ireland.
Thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to the day. We look forward to continuing these conversations throughout the PPI Festival and beyond.