SETU becomes first Irish university to launch Caring Employers Programme
South East Technological University (SETU) is the first Higher Education Institution (HEI) in Ireland to launch the Caring Employers Programme in collaboration with Family Carers Ireland (FCI). This multi-campus programme is open to all SETU employees and aims to provide a suite of practical supports and services for those balancing care in the home with work commitments. Family Carers Ireland is the national charity supporting the 500,000+ family carers across the country who care for loved ones such
Sinn Fein promises business community an open mind in terms of commerce
“An open mind and a willing ear” is what Mary Lou McDonald, Leader of the Sinn Fein party, promised delegates from Waterford Chamber and Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber at a private meeting in the Tower Hotel during her visit to Waterford. Very much spreading the message of collaboration, Deputy McDonald went on to say, “You are the experts in your field and it would be arrogant and stupid of us not to listen and collaborate.” Thanking Deputy McDonald and Deputy Cullinane for the invitation to meet
Empowering Youth to be Future Leaders & Problem Solvers
Two ERASMUS+ projects managed by the Centre for Enterprise Development and Regional Economy (CEDRE), at South East Technological University (SETU), are working with leading experts from Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Lithuania, Portugal, Spain, Romania, and The Netherlands to develop programmes and academic techniques and tools to equip people with the ability to address Grand Societal Challenges (GSC). Being aware of environmental and societal engagement and inclusion issues, and how the actions of
Waterford parents of Leaving Cert students invited to online Parents’ Event
An online information event aimed at Waterford parents and guardians of school leavers will be run by South East Technological University (SETU) on Tuesday, 29 November (6.30-7.30pm). The one-hour online ‘Parents’ Event’ is designed to support parents and guardians of anyone interested in starting on a full-time college course in autumn 2023. Waterford continues to be one of the most important feeder counties for SETU, with 655 students from Waterford choosing to join the south east’s first university
SETU and WWETB partner in creating a Certificate in Manufacturing and Design Engineering programme
Minister of State at the Department of Justice, James Browne TD recently visited Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board’s (WWETB) FabLab in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford to congratulate the first cohort of successful students who completed the Certificate in Manufacturing and Design Engineering programme. Members of South East Technological University’s (SETU) Faculty of Engineering and representatives from a number of well-known engineering companies in the south east were also in
Waterford textile makers embrace technology creating new opportunities in the south east
The ‘Re-Fashioning the Future’ project, led by Walton Institute in South East Technological University (SETU) came to a close in Central Library this week. Supported by Waterford City and County Council and Creative Ireland Waterford, Re-fashioning the Future brought together a community of traditional textile craft practitioners with experts from Walton Institute’s Electronic Textiles (eTextiles) and Smart Materials Living Lab. The workshop series saw these two juxtaposed industries come together by
Graduates make history this week as the first conferring ceremonies take place at SETU
November 2022 will hold a special place in the memory of more than 2,300 graduates of South East Technological University (SETU) who have the honour of being the first graduates to be conferred with awards from the south east’s first university. The first of our conferring ceremonies takes place across the University’s Waterford and Carlow campuses this week with graduates being conferred with awards in a range of disciplines, from technology, business and engineering to the arts, humanities and science.
SETU sets ambition to build a leading European university
24 October 2022: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD was joined today by staff, students and stakeholders to officially launch South East Technological University (SETU). Speaking at the ceremony which was live streamed across the University’s campuses, online and on SETU’s social media channels, Minister Harris said, “I’m delighted to be here today to officially open South East Technological University. “This is a University designed by staff,
Winners of the SETU Research Excellence Awards 2022
The South East Technological University (SETU) Research Excellence Awards took place Friday 14 October 2022 with a public ceremony at the Cork Road campus, Waterford. The annual awards recognise the outstanding contributions of SETU academic and research staff to high quality, innovative research that enhances the reputation of the Institution both locally and internationally. Awardees were nominated by their colleagues and peers across a number of categories: Early Career Researcher, Established
SETU ‘Relevance’ conference launches opportunities in the Irish space sector
Stars aligned on Tuesday, 4 October at South East Technological University (SETU) Carlow campus to celebrate World Space Week at the inaugural ‘Relevance’ conference, showcasing opportunities in the Irish Space Sector. Second and third level students as well as industry and academic staff enjoyed talks from a host of key figures focusing on how creative ideas, critical thinking, science, technology, engineering and maths can help us explore the wonders and realities of the Universe. The selection of
Research Focus Group: Women's experience of retirement planning in Ireland
As part of a Master of Business Degree by Research, I am conducting a project on women’s experience of retirement planning in Ireland at South East Technological University (SETU) -Waterford campus. This project is under the academic supervision of John Maher and Dr Rosemarie Kelly from the SETU Business School. I am inviting Waterford Chamber members to participate in a research focus group consisting of 8 to 12 young women aged between 20 and 40. The focus group will be conducted at a date and time to be
New beginnings for future business leaders
Over 50 future leaders began their journey on the Waterford Chamber Regional Leaders Programme this week at an interactive open session facilitated by Shane O’Sullivan of Inspiring Excellence at Faithlegg. During the event, renowned hurler and business coach Shane set the scene for the new group of recruits on how to become better leaders in both the work environment and in their personal lives, by speaking passionately on mindset, determination and belief. The participants were joined by a number of the
SETU growing in the agri space with the launch of four new CAO courses
South East Technological University (SETU) has expanded its offering of agricultural programmes with the launch of four new degrees in Organic Agriculture and Agri-Systems Engineering at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois. Prospective students interested in working in the agri food industry can apply for a level 8 BSc (Hons) and level 7 BSc in Organic Agriculture and a level 8 BEng (Hons) and level 7 BEng in Agri-Systems Engineering when the CAO opens in November. SETU is a key
Discover career opportunities for your children’s future
Is your child considering a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts or Maths? Would you like to get a better understanding of what the opportunities are out there for your child? Then, you are invited to join Waterford Chamber’s Careers Seminar for Parents online as part of Toys4Engineers Week, on Tuesday, October 4th from 1pm to 2pm. According to Gerald Hurley, CEO Waterford Chamber, “As parents we can often be overwhelmed when our children start looking at careers that are very different to our
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South East Technological University hosted Enterprise Ireland’s most recent board meeting
Enterprise Ireland, a key strategic partner and longtime supporter of South East Technological University (SETU), hosted its most recent board meeting at Ireland’s newest university. Prof Veronica Campbell, President of SETU, and senior members of the SETU executive team, were delighted to welcome the Chairman of Enterprise Ireland Terence O’Rourke, and CEO of Enterprise Ireland Leo Clancy along with all Enterprise Ireland board members. Speaking about the visit Prof Veronica Campbell said, “We were
Trinity and SETU bring SFI research centre for future networks annual conference to the south east
Trinity College Dublin and South East Technological University’s Walton Institute, hosted CONNECT’s first in-person conference since 2020 in the Tower Hotel, Waterford city on 7th and 8th September 2022. CONNECT is Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) research centre for Future Networks and Communications and brings together world-class expertise from ten Irish academic institutes to create a one-stop-shop for telecommunications research, development and innovation. The centre engages with over 50 companies
Homeowners and landlords can now advertise directly to students using SETU’s StudentPad
South East Technological University President, Prof Veronica Campbell this week launched the SETUStudentPad website to help connect SETU students in Waterford, Wexford and Carlow with homeowners with a room to rent, landlords with a house or apartment and individuals looking for a flat mate or housemate. Prof Campbell is keenly aware that accommodation remains uppermost in the minds of students and their parents saying “Once again demand for student accommodation will be high and the aim of
Walton Institute provides digitalisation roadmap to Irish agri industry
On Monday 11 July Walton Institute proudly launched the AgriDISCRETE Digitalisation Roadmap in a special event attended by Martin Heydon, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, with responsibility for Research & Development, Farm Safety and New Market Development. The roadmap is one of the key outputs of the two-year AgriDISCRETE project, outlining opportunities to increase digitalisation in the Irish agri-food supply chain, informing the further development of
‘Re-Fashioning the Future’ with Smart Materials
Led by Walton Institute, Re-Fashioning the Future is a workshop series supported by Creative Ireland and Waterford City & County Council. A community of traditional textile craft practitioners with experts from Walton’s new Electronic Textiles (E-textiles) Lab are collaboratively exploring and investigating e-textiles with the Lilypad sewable range of electronic components, conductive fabrics, and conductive thread. Re-Fashioning the Future aims to engage traditional craft/textile makers in e-textiles
