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WIT launches a landmark strategic research professor programme with the UK

Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) is proud to collaborate with University of Warwick as part of its UK joint research professor initiative, the first scheme of its kind in the Irish Institute of Technology (IoT) sector. Prof Tony McNally, a Carlow native and now Director of the International Institute for Nanocomposites Manufacturing (IINM), WMG at University of Warwick, is the first joint professor appointed by WIT. The aim of the programme is to assign an eminent UK-based research professor to

Waterford Institute of Technology addressing challenges of remote working with European partners

Researchers in Waterford Institute of Technology’s (WIT) School of Health Sciences, in collaboration with the Irish Work Study Institute and a number of European Universities have begun working on an EU funded project to address concerns of work-life balance since the onset of COVID-19. Remote working has become the norm for many the past year and, while it has its advantages, employees have struggled to  separate work and home life in the same physical space. The EU Erasmus Plus funded project,

Waterford Chamber shortlisted for six national awards

Waterford Chamber has been shortlisted for six Chambers Ireland Awards and the category winners will be announced over an eight-day period from June 17-25. Awards will be presented for excellence in seven individual categories with one Chamber also taking home the award for Chamber of the Year 2021. According to Waterford Chamber CEO Gerald Hurley, “This is testament to the hard-work and commitment of the team and I am delighted to see our work recognised in this manner. The past year has been

The South East’s technological university takes a significant step closer

Today, the chairs of Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) Governing Body and Institute of Technology Carlow (IT Carlow) Governing Body, on behalf of the governing bodies, management, staff and students of the two institutes, submitted an application to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris, T.D. to become a technological university (TU).   The aim of the Technological University of South East Ireland (TUSEI) consortium is that the TU – yet unnamed

Waterford VTOS/QQI Level 5 Courses for the Unemployed/Receipt of JB/Recently made Redundant

Waterford VTOS has offers fulltime educational and training courses to the unemployed. Our courses are ideal if you have less than upper secondary education or have not engaged in education or training for in many years since our QQI Level 5 Awards are offered over a two - year period instead of a one-year period.  Programmes QQI Level 5 Information Technology & Business Administration QQI Level 5 Interior Design QQI Level 5 Art, Craft & Design QQI Level 5 Fashion Design   Please see below links for

Statement from Waterford Institute of Technology Governing Body

Tuesday, 27 April 2021: At a meeting today, the Governing Body of Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) approved the application for technological university designation. This is an exciting step towards the delivery of the technological university which will be collectively shaped by our staff, students and stakeholders. The WIT Governing Body would like to take this opportunity to thank all our community for their commitment and dedication to creating the region’s first university. Today’s decision is

Music Network presents Spring/Summer 2021 digital touring programme

Cello Quartet featuring William Butt, Rosalie Curlett, Martin Johnson and Ailbhe McDonagh   Music Network has announced its exciting new Spring/Summer digital touring programme, running from 12 May – 1 July 2021. The programme, which Music Network is presenting in collaboration with Waterford Music among 14 partner promoters around Ireland, features a quartet of masterful cellists, awe-inspiring Americana and a spectacular performance by two of Ireland’s outstanding young classical musicians. Audiences

Chamber calls on Minister Harris to communicate directly with WIT staff

Waterford Chamber is disappointed to learn members of the TUI have voted against the MoU for the Technological University of the South East and is calling on Minister Simon Harris to intercede and address the concerns of the staff. According to Gerald Hurley, CEO Waterford Chamber: “We have been in regular contact with Minister Harris and are in fact awaiting a response from him in relation to concerns around funding and Governance.  “These matters are also among the concerns of the WIT staff who were

Poetry Day 2021 at Theatre Royal

Poetry Day 2021, on Thursday, 29th April, will be marked at Theatre Royal with a celebration of the work of the late Waterford poet Sean Dunne.    This FREE livestream event, curated by playwright Martina Collender, will involve six local writers and performers reading selected works by Dunne. Martina said it’s fitting that he is remembered in his home town on Poetry Day: “Sean was a brilliant Waterford poet. He died sadly too young but his words live on and it’s important to remember him and his work on

Tánaiste to join Waterford Chamber’s Resurgence efforts

Following on from the success of Waterford Chamber’s recent Resurgence 25X event with ATPO, five ideas have been chosen to explore their viability for Waterford as we look to recover post Covid-19. These ideas will be presented on Wednesday, May 5th at 12.30pm via a live webinar, which is free to attend and open to all. Topping the bill will be An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, who will discuss the opportunities and challenges on remote working, along with Seamus Kilgannon of workLAB. Renowned chef Darina Allen

LEO Waterford Scholars take up Boxworks desks

Four aspiring entrepreneurs recently took up their desks at Boxworks Co Work Space, as part of a Local Enterprise Office Waterford scholarship programme. The Desk programme, helmed by LEO Waterford, was designed to facilitate those with a business idea or in start-up phase.   By providing a creative coworking and networking environment for the next six months, the businesses will be well positioned to put their specific goals in place with the aid of monthly virtual meetings with a LEO business

Walton Institute leading efforts to strengthen transatlantic relations

Walton Institute at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) recently launched a 24-month project dedicated to the support of strengthening transatlantic relations between the European Union and the Unites States. The main objective is to establish a mutually beneficial collaboration platform between EU and US civil society organisations (CSOs) and dialogues on seven vital policy areas in EU-US relations. The seven policy areas include climate change, particularly the European Green Deal, energy, circular

2,500 new WIT graduates equipped with skills and innovation for Covid-19 redefined work environments

New graduates are equipped with the skills and innovative mindset that work environments redefined by Covid-19 need, the President of Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) has said as the first online conferring ceremonies begins at www.wit.ie/conferring The conferring of academic awards ceremonies for WIT’s class of 2020 take place online between Wednesday, 21 April and Friday, 23 April 2021. Of the 2,552 graduates being conferred this week 874 are from Waterford City and County (34%). However, WIT

Waterford unveils ambitious plans for a new investment brand, Waterford - Find your Future

Plans to propose the entire City of Waterford as a Decarbonising Zone under Ireland’s Climate Action Plan have been unveiled at the launch of Waterford’s new investment brand identity. Under the ambitious Waterford - Find Your Future brand, which is centred on Waterford’s critical role in future national development as a population centre and economic driver, a range of climate mitigation measures are to be introduced across the city to address future growth in a sustainable way. These include plans to

Waterford Property Watch Live: Upcoming Expert Events

Liberty Blue Estate Agents, the leading independent Waterford property sales and letting experts, has two online events coming up:  Tuesday 20th April 12:30 to 13:15 Get the Best Price for Your Property   John Breen, Partner at HD Keane Solicitors joins Auctioneer and Director of Liberty Blue Estate Agents, Maria Clifford to share a wealth of knowledge to help property sellers to achieve the best price when selling their home.    Register for this Zoom webinar here -

Covid Test Centre at Mulligans Pharmacy

Mulligans Pharmacy, Barronstrand Street are pleased to announce they are extending their Covid test screening program to include the gold standard rapid PCR test  with all results available by text or email in the same day (usually within 2 hours) complete with travel certification if required. It is widely expected that rapid testing and vaccination will allow a broader re opening of the economy and allow companies restart business and rehire former employees – if you require testing for travel, both

Purcell Properties unveils stylish rebrand and new website

Purcell Properties have proudly unveiled their stylish rebrand and new website: www.purcellproperties.ie With over 47 years at the forefront of the property market in Waterford, the High Street based business decided to seize the opportunity to create a new brand identity while the awaiting the full resumption of normal business operations, post Level 5 restrictions. Director, Conor Purcell, wanted to reinforce the business’ professional reputation as one of the most trusted and respected real estate

NEW Online Ordering – Fitzwilton Hotel Takeaway Menu

Just launched! Live on our website! The Fitzwilton Hotel online ordering. You can now pre-order your delicious takeaway dishes from your phone, tablet or desktop! Order our tasty #takeaway for collection 12.00-8.00pm daily and let the Fitzwilton Team do the rest!  https://fitzwilton-hotel.tablepath.com/menus #supportlocal #supportwaterford #supportlocalonline #visitwaterford #fitzwiltonhotel 

Phoenix Yard in 16 places to visit in Sunday Independent

Phoenix Yard Street Food Market gets nominated in the Sunday Independent Life Magazine as one of the 16 best places to visit for street food. Phoenix Yard has gone from strength to strength since its began just last June, now it gets the recognition from the acclaimed food critic Lucinda O'Sullivan in the Sunday Independent on the 18th April, boasting five food vendors offering a global cuisines they have strived in the pandemic and even boost a new start up. Keith Daniels said, "We are absolutely trilled

Beat’s streaming figures continued to impress for the first three months of 2021

More people than ever are opting to go digital when listening to Beat 102-103. The regional radio station has continued to experience significant and sustained growth between its two digital stream offerings in the first quarter of 2021.  Total Listening Hours on Beat’s digital streams in Q1 of this year were up 83% when compared to the same quarter last year, while Active Listening Sessions grew by an impressive 51%. The takeaway number, however, was Smart Speaker Listening Hours which is up 242% on Q1

From Playing field to Medical field

Apparel Supply, a Waterford family business, employing 35 staff, established its Industrial division in 1985 and its Sportswear division, under the Azzurri brand in 2000. The company is presently adding a further 30 staff, as it develops a new medical device face mask production facility in workLAB, IDA Industrial Estate, Waterford. With the advent of COVID-19, the Azzurri sports line was facing indefinite closure and management took the decision to move into the manufacturing of reusable face masks,

Financial Planning for Investment Webinar

Financial Planning for Investment Webinar, April 29th at 11am Raising money from investors for your startup or scaleup is challenging at any stage and requires a great pitch, a great business proposition, a serious problem that you're solving and a clear and logical set of financial projections, even for experienced founders with significant traction in their company.   Book your place on our short webinar to help you understand what financial planning you need to undertake for successful

Outdoor Dining in Style with OfficeMaster

Businesses who serve food including hotels, cafes and restaurants are now eligible to apply for a grant to help facilitate outdoor dining. Announced by the Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin TD in partnership with Fáilte Ireland, the grant will average about €4,000 for each premises. We have a range of outdoor seating and dining tables to help your business stand out from the competition. Weatherproof, stylish and available in a range of colours and sizes, we have the solution for your business as

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Iverk Show 2021 Cancelled

Due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Covid pandemic and the medium to long term national plans for festivals and events the Iverk show committee have decided to cancel the 2021 Show. Due to take place on the 28th August, the President, Jack Kearns, Chairman, Robert Dowley and members of the Iverk Show are bitterly disappointed to have to take this action for the second year in a row.   Guided by the recommendations of the Government, HSE, Irish Shows Association and bearing in mind the health

Get Moving with OfficeMaster x Urban Gym

In honour of World Health Day, OfficeMaster have collaborated with New Ross-based boutique gym ‘Urban Gym’ and created a video to help people work happy and healthy! Geared towards those working from home, this simple exercise is also useful for anyone with a desk job. Learn how to easily add extra movement to your day and avoid common ailments like poor circulation, stiffness, back ache and more. Watch the video and share with a friend or co-worker who may find it useful.

EirGrid and Waterford Chamber seeks public input into how to shape Ireland’s Electricity Future

With only 40% of electricity used throughout the year in Ireland coming from clean generation, the Government intends to increase it to 70% by 2030 and have charged EirGrid with making the grid ready to ensure this happens. Part of the Eirgrid strategy was to conduct a series of consultation webinars, one of which Waterford Chamber hosted, where EirGrid’s Chief Innovative and Planning Officer Liam Ryan and Head of Future Networks Robbie Aherne explained the four approaches to attaining this 70%

Home soil recognition for global tech company NearForm

NearForm was named Overall Waterford Business of the Year at the Waterford Business Awards on Friday last (February 26th) by Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr Damien Geoghegan, during a live virtual awards ceremony.   The multi-national company also picked up the Technology & Innovation of the Year award during the streamed event and is the second time the Tramore based company has won the top prize, collecting it first back in 2016.   NearForm is one of the biggest success stories to come out of