€3.6m in Springboard and Human Capital Initiative funding will enable over 700 to upskill or reskill
South East Technological University (SETU) has secured over €3.6m in funding for over 700 places on courses to upskill and reskill adult learners under the Government’s Springboard+ and Human Capital Initiative (HCI) programmes for 2023/24. Springboard+ and HCI offer free or 90% funded courses in areas of high skills needs including business, computing, engineering, science and hospitality and range from level 6 to postgraduate level. Courses are typically up to one year and are open to employees,
Network Magazine - Issue 23
IN THIS ISSUE:Shining Star: Éadaoin Carrick wins Business Woman of the Year AwardHaleon celebrate 40 years of global healthcareQuantum technology experts gather in WaterfordTransformative journey for Emagine in SavannahThe drive to succeed in propertyLighting up with EnergiaGetting buy-in is key for RoPAA summer of fun guaranteed with our Waterford festivals guideWaterford Food Bank feeds one millionSpring review with Waterford CouncilCrime Prevention & Safety AdviceBite-Size NewsDiscovering
SETU launches globally at Washington Embassy
Ireland’s South East Technological University (SETU) has been launched to the international community at a special reception held in the US this week. President of SETU, Professor Veronica Campbell, launched SETU at the residence of the Irish Ambassador to USA, Geraldine Byrne Nason, in Washington D.C. The international launch took place in line with the first anniversary of SETU’s establishment as a technological university in May 2022. Prof. Campbell and SETU colleagues travelled to Washington D.C.
Earn €14,000 tax free by renting a student a room
Homeowners are being urged to rent a room in their home to a student, and, in doing so, earn €14,000 a year tax free. South Technological University’s (SETU’s) SETUStudentPad website helps connect homeowners, landlords, and individuals looking for a flatmate or housemate directly to SETU students in Waterford, Carlow and Wexford. With demand for accommodation sky high, SETU want to ensure that their students have the best option available to source accommodation. Householders or landlords with a
South East Technological University launches first strategic plan
South East Technological University (SETU) is launching its first strategic plan, setting out the university’s five-year aim to become a leading global technological university driving the south east as a learning and innovation region. The plan, titled “Connecting for Impact”, sets out SETU’s ambitions over the coming years to establish itself as the anchor institution for the ongoing development of the south east. In so doing, SETU aims to have long-term transformative impact on the south east region.
New High Voltage Electrical Systems course to power the future
Ireland’s first dedicated High Voltage Electrical Systems programme was fittingly launched in the “industrial heartland” of the country – the South East, according to Sean Downey, Director of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). In partnership with CIF, South East Technological University (SETU) and Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) co-developed and co-delivered the innovative 60 credit Level 6 programme to meet the changing needs of the industry. The new programme was officially
SETU President elected as Honorary Fellow of TCD
Professor Veronica Campbell, President of South East Technological University (SETU), has been elected an Honorary Fellow of Trinity College Dublin. The election of new fellows and scholars was announced on Monday morning from the steps of the TCD Public Theatre. Representing a great honour and the latest recognition of a stellar academic career, Professor Campbell was one of two Honorary Fellows elected. The second was awarded to acclaimed poet, Paula Meehan. They joined seven professorial fellows, 37
SETU social care students welcome CORU approval
South East Technological University (SETU) celebrates another success in its first academic year with the announcement that all current social care programmes on the Carlow, Waterford and Wexford campuses have been approved by CORU. CORU approval means that the University’s current social care programmes meet national standards of excellence in the training and development of social care students. SETU’s social care graduates from the CORU approved programmes will also be eligible to register as
SETU launches MSc in Building Regulatory Compliance to ensure safe and sustainable buildings
Industry leaders and representative organisations joined South East Technological University (SETU) faculty to officially launch the Master of Science in Building Regulatory Compliance, a programme focusing on how regulations and standards affect a positive, healthy and safe environment where peoples’ best interests are at heart. The Building Regulatory Compliance Masters programme is designed to meet the growing demand for qualified professionals who can ensure compliance with building regulations to
SETU lecturer wins gold at World Championships in Poland
Dr Eoin Everard, a lecturer at South East Technological University (SETU), is a new world champion, running an amazing race in Poland to win gold for Ireland. A lecturer in the Department of Sport and Exercise Science on SETU’s Waterford Campus, Eoin has recently returned from the World Masters Athletics Indoors Championships in Torun, Poland after winning the 3000m in the M35 category. Speaking about the race, Eoin said, "I was absolutely delighted to win the World Championships. The American runner
Waterford: A City of Opportunity
Waterford City & County Council and Waterford Chamber have collaborated with SETU to explore the scope of opportunities for Waterford City Centre, by engaging RIKON and EY to carry out research and feasibility studies respectively. Under the banner of Waterford A City of Opportunity, you can now view and download the reports below. We ask that you use this information to promote Waterford as a great place to live, work, do business and invest in and to share extensively with your contacts so we can
Milestone moment for the south east’s university
Monday, 27 March 2023: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD announced today that agreement has been secured for South East Technological University (SETU) to purchase 20 acres of the former Waterford Crystal site. This milestone announcement will see SETU expand its footprint in Waterford while furthering the vision to create a University-Enterprise Quarter for the city and region. Speaking this morning, Minister Harris said, "This is a major moment
Waterford student part of SETU team hoping to bring home gold in the Great Agri Food Debate
South East Technological University (SETU) are once again finalists in this year’s Great Agri Food Debate sponsored by Dawn Meats and McDonalds. The SETU team are heading to the prestigious Butchers Hall in London next week aiming to win the competition and bring home gold for the third year running. Excitement is building in the run-up to the final which sees SETU face off against University College Cork (UCC). The topic for the final is “The solution to negative consumer perceptions of red meat is
Make the leap into university life with SETU’s Spring open evening in Waterford
South East Technological University (SETU) is to open its doors on Thursday evening, 23 March to people interested in confirming CAO choices and exploring other education options including part-time and postgraduate courses, many with September start dates. On Thursday, 23 March (6pm-8pm) SETU’s Cork Road Campus, Waterford will be filled with information stands, demos, and students will have the chance to explore the campus. A map of the campus, schedule of talks and booking details for ‘try’ events will
Advancing EU healthcare through new and emerging digital technologies
South East Technological University (SETU) is leading a new European project that aims to revolutionize healthcare training and development in the European Union. Funded by EU4Health, Dynamic Digital Resilience for Medical and Allied Professions in Health Services (DDS-MAP) brings together 15 European partners consisting of Higher Education Institutions (medical, nursing, education and digital technology), NGOs, health authorities and health insurers to develop new training for health care professionals,
Yarning Connections with Waterford knitters and crocheters
Walton Institute in South East Technological University (SETU) is proud to announce that the innovative Yarning Connections project has been awarded funding under Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)’s Discover programme. The SFI Discover Programme aims to support and develop the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education and public engagement sector in Ireland by investing in, developing and extending activity and ability in this area, and exploring and encouraging novel means of engaging the
Network Magazine - Issue 22
IN THIS ISSUE:Mervyn O’Callaghan named Entrepreneur of the YearNigel M. Daly Electrical leading the chargeThe start of Waterford’s renaissanceA new way of workingThe new 4-day weekAutism friendly workplaceSavvy employers acknowledge ‘Employee’s Market’The Power of PurposeThe power and pitfalls of AI for BusinessSanofi supports Shona ProjectNorth Celtic Sea Offshore Wind Project progressBite-Size NewsMailo shines as Network PresidentPlus much more!READ
New Skillnet programme launched with SETU to help address rising business costs
The "Certificate in Strategic and Operational Management" was launched today by Waterford Chamber Skillnet, Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet, and Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Mobility & Supply Chain Skillnet in collaboration with South East Technological University (SETU). The initiative will focus on several topics, including strategic management of operations, project management, leadership for improved performance, cost efficiency, energy sustainability, logistical competence, and
Waterford student set for National Enterprise Final
Local Enterprise Office Waterford has announced that a winning teenager entrepreneur, Nathan Sfendji from Waterpark College will represent Waterford at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Finals on Friday 5th May. The winning business, named Hart Island is an online fashion retailer with clothing made in the EU using innovative and new to market techniques. The clothing is made from 100% organic cotton and environmentally sustainable. He also mixes recycled cotton into newer products,
SETU crowned Inclusive Gender Equality Champions at EU ceremony to mark International Women's Day
In recognition of its significant strides towards inclusive gender equality, South East Technological University (SETU) was presented with Europe’s first Inclusive Gender Equality Champion award in Brussels yesterday (8 March) at a special event to mark International Women’s Day. This important award recognises organisations that have developed the most innovative inclusive Gender Equality Plan addressing intersections with other social categories such as ethnicity, social origin, sexual orientation and
EU funded project 'GRASS Ceiling' to boost women-led innovation in farming and rural areas
South East Technological University (SETU) is leading a new European project that aims to empower rural women and increase the number of socio-ecological innovations led by women in agriculture, the rural economy and rural communities. GRASS Ceiling, a €2.8m project funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe programme, brings together 25 partners from across Europe and will develop a forum where women can drive socio-ecological transitions, that is, develop innovations in response to
SETU secures prestigious SFI challenge funding to develop digital tools to help Ireland’s unemployed
South East Technological University (SETU) is proud to announce that the PEStech cross-campus project team led by Dr Ray Griffin, in collaboration with Dr PJ White, Dr Órla Hayes, Dr Brian Casey and Dr Aisling Tuite, is one of the first teams to secure funding under prestigious Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)’s National Challenge Fund – a competition to find solutions to major environmental and societal issues. The National Challenge Fund is a €65m research fund that provides researchers the chance to
Dr James O’Sullivan appointed Head of Innovation and Commercialisation
South East Technological University (SETU) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr James O’Sullivan as Head of Innovation & Commercialisation. SETU is committed to ensuring that research, teaching, and learning is informed by societal challenges, is aligned to meet the employment and skills needs of our region, and that SETU’s research is sourced through well-established and embedded links to employers and local communities. In this new role as Head of Innovation and Commercialisation, James will
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
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
Network Magazine - Issue 20
IN THIS ISSUE:Five Pillars to Regional Growth - Patsy Carney, Ireland South EastOnes to watch: Waterford's high potential start-upsWaterford Chamber Pre-Budget SubmissionA seamless way to hand over your throneRe-fashioning the future with Smart GarmentsEnergy Business SupportsNational Women’s Enterprise Day 2022Summer review with Waterford CouncilBite-Size NewsBumper year for Waterford MuseumsWelcome VolunteersWaterford’s Blue Plaque TrailPlus much more!READ
