Emer Smyth
IrelandacademicFemale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Emer Smyth is a research professor at the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) in Ireland, known for her work examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the wellbeing of young people.
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Emer Smyth, co-author of the report, emphasized the importance of fostering positive attitudes to school to enhance attendance.
More children missing school today than before Covid pandemic, says ESRI report – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-17
Co-author Emer Smyth said school absence has emerged as an important driver of later inequality.
Short absences from school linked to lower Leaving Cert grades, study finds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-26
Emer Smyth is one of the authors of the study discussing bullying and its effects on wellbeing.
Children who are repeatedly bullied record higher depression levels, study finds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-28
Emer Smyth is a research professor with the ESRI and one of the report’s authors discussing the impact of mental health on school attendance.
Children are missing school at an alarming rate. What is going on? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-25
Emer Smyth is a research professor who examined the pandemic's impact on young people's wellbeing.
‘Remote working is second to none. I have kids, am stress-free and eat healthier’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-16
