Exciting Changes: Introducing ICS Technology Gateway at Walton Institute and a New Funding Programme
ICS Technology Gateway at Walton Institute, South East Technological University (SETU) is the new name for TSSG Technology Gateway, a cornerstone of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) research, development and innovation in Ireland since 1996. This name change reflects the renaming of TSSG to Walton Institute in 2021 and also reflects what ICS (Information and Communications Systems) Technology Gateway at Walton Institute offers client businesses in terms of opportunities, support and
Ireland’s five TUs launch initiative to make publicly funded research easily accessible
Ireland’s five technological universities (TUs) have launched a joint initiative aiming to advance excellence in open research, making it reproducible and accessible without additional cost to the public. TU-NET, launched today (8 September, 2023) by Professor Philip Nolan, Director General of Science Foundation Ireland, at TUS’s Athlone Campus, goes towards meeting national targets of 100% of taxpayer funded research to be made available to the public by 2030. Much of the publicly funded research is
SETU and WWETB sign agreement to increase access to higher education
South East Technological University (SETU) and Wexford Waterford Education and Training Board (WWETB) have come together to increase access to higher education for those pursuing further education at Education and Training Board (ETB) colleges in the Wexford and Waterford areas. Representatives from SETU and WWETB came together in Wexford to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that will reinforce the relationship between both organisations ensuring increased access to higher education for WWETB
SETU offers over 7,000 places
South East Technological University (SETU) is pleased to announce that over 7,000 offers are being made to prospective students, demonstrating that SETU is the preferred university of choice in the region. Places are being offered across 15 different disciplines at SETU’s three campuses in Waterford, Carlow, and Wexford. This significant milestone marks an exciting new chapter for SETU, signalling the university’s commitment to providing new and innovative programs now and in the future. Bringing
Bachelor of Business (Honours) Degree Work Placement Programme
Bachelor of Business BBS (Hons) is a full-time, four year, Honours degree programme. At the beginning of Year 3, students choose a stream (specialism) from five options:Marketing AccountingManagementEconomics & Finance Human Resource Management During Year 3 of the programme, students must undertake a work placement for a minimum period of 15 weeks right up to 8 months. These placements will commence in January 2024. Work Placement Process:1.The recruitment process begins in September 2023.2.As the
Multi-agency career and training fair held for Cartamundi staff
SETU, Waterford Chamber, local employers, training providers, and support agencies joined together with Cartamundi to support employees in forging new career paths, following the closure announcement for the Waterford manufacturing plant after 45 years in operation. As part of the multi-agency support for the 234 Cartamundi staff, a career and training fair was recently held at SETU's Cork Road campus. The event was jointly organised by SETU, Waterford Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB),
‘The Story of Human Settlement in Waterford’ now open at Waterford Treasures Museums
An exciting new cross-border permanent visitor experience exploring the life of our earliest settlers has opened at Waterford Treasures Museums, featuring an inclusive display of excavated Mesolithic artefacts. Researchers from the transdisciplinary pilot research project Portalis (meaning ‘Gateway’), working with six coastal communities, have been exploring the earliest connections between Ireland and Wales dating back to 10,000 years ago. Project findings and stone tools from the Waterford Estuary area
New evidence of Mesolithic settlers discovered in Ireland and Wales
Research from the Portalis pilot project shows Mesolithic people settled on higher terrains, such as Creaden Head, due to rising sea levels, with evidence discovered of their occupation on the surviving high ground and on lower terrain that is currently submerged by rising seas. Research also indicates that Mesolithic peoples may also have occupied terrain tens of kilometres east of the present shoreline at Creaden Head. Late Mesolithic and Late Neolithic activity has also been established at an
3D printing course at SETU offers exciting opportunities
A vertical wind turbine, a personalised golf putter and a scuba tank are just some of the prototypes being created by the first cohort of students of a one-year degree in Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) at South East Technological University (SETU). Additive manufacturing is changing the way things are made. It is commonly known as 3D printing and is the process of creating an object by printing or building it one layer at a time. It has a number of useful applications across a broad range of
SETU and LOETB offer access to degrees courses to further education learners
South East Technological University (SETU) has partnered with Laois Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) to increase access to degree courses in business and software development for learners. This comes on the heels of the launch of 23 new tertiary degree programmes by the National Tertiary Office (NTO) at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre today. These programmes will run for the academic year 2023/24. They are aimed at learners who would like to transition from further to higher
Monitoring climate change in our local coastal communities
A conference focused on climate change monitoring for local coastal communities was recently held by the STREAM project (Sensor Technologies for Remote Aquatic Environmental Monitoring) in Waterford. STREAM is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Ireland Wales Cooperation Programme with €4.3 million over five years. STREAM aims to assess the impacts of climate change to establish localised management plans and ensure a sustainable future for coastal regions. A key
SETU moves closer to offering pharmacy and veterinary medicine courses
In a further vote of confidence for South East Technological University (SETU) and the region, Ireland’s newest university makes a significant move forward towards providing pharmacy and veterinary medicine courses as it continues to expand and deepen its programme portfolio. In 2022, the Higher Education Authority (HEA) established a process to identify opportunities in the higher education system to build capacity in dentistry, pharmacy, medicine, nursing, and veterinary medicine. SETU’s proposals to
Free Mixed Reality workshop open to all Waterford businesses
The Mixed Reality research team in Walton Institute, South East Technological University (SETU), will provide an open demonstration workshop at Dungarvan Enterprise Centre on 21 June 2023. Attendees will gain an insight into the diverse commercial applications and how such technologies can be utilised in their business, while having the opportunity to demo state-of-the-art virtual and augmented reality equipment. The workshop will be informal allowing attendees to freely chat to technical experts in this
€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,
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
Culturally curious and deep thinkers prepare to flock to Waterford for Robert Boyle Summer School
The life and legacy of a world-renowned scientist who is considered the ‘Father of Modern Chemistry’ and the most important scientists ever born in Ireland are being celebrated through a weekend-long Summer School where science fact and science fiction collide and debate and discussion flow. The 11th Robert Boyle Summer School runs from June 22 to 25 in Waterford city and in Boyle’s birthplace, Lismore. The long-awaited, four day event is again expected to draw hundreds of people with an interest in
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.
Jam-packed programme for 18th Bealtaine Living Earth Festival
This year’s Bealtaine Living Earth Festival celebrates Ireland’s biodiversity and natural heritage in the South East, with the assistance of expert guides. South East Technological University’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Engagement Centre, Calmast is proud to partner with over 20 groups across the South East to deliver events in Waterford, Tipperary, Kilkenny and Wexford. Announcing the jam-packed programme for the 18th edition of the festival, which takes place from the 13-22 of
Dr Sara Vero appointed as Funded Investigator at VistaMilk SFI Research Centre
Walton Institute and South East Technological University (SETU) are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Sara Vero as a Funded Investigator at the VistaMilk SFI Research Centre. The VistaMilk SFI Research Centre, co-funded by Science Foundation Ireland and the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM), aims to be an agent of growth for the Irish dairy industry, facilitating the development and deployment of new knowledge, new technologies and new decision support tools to maximise the
Unique cross-border visitor experience showcasing our earliest settlers
An exciting new cross-border visitor experience exploring the life of our earliest settlers has opened at Waterford Treasures Museums. Researchers from the Portalis transdisciplinary pilot project, working with six coastal communities, have been exploring the earliest connections between Ireland and Wales dating back to 10,000 years ago. The Portalis visitor experience enables visitors to step back in time and discover what life was like back then for our earliest ancestors. Launched by the Portalis
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
New research partnership launched between Solas and SETU
Working in partnership with the School of Health Sciences, South East Technological University (SETU), the Solas Cancer Support Centre has launched a 10-week, instructor-led dance class, based in the SETU Arena. The dance type will incorporate a routine aimed at younger women to undertake light to moderate intensity exercise after treatment or surgery and will be accompanied by a friend throughout the intervention. The Dance Exercise Intervention In Survivorship Evaluation (DEISE Project) is a National
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
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
SETU’s New Frontiers programme is invaluable stepping stone to AI Company
John Curry is taking his business Smart X Assistant to the next level with help from South East Technological University’s New Frontiers Programme. John, who took part in Phase 2 of the New Frontiers Programme at SETU Waterford in 2022, is currently at MVP stage with his product Smart X Assistant. Smart X Assistant takes away the jobs that professionals hate to do, from time consuming document checking into decision support data. The company’s first intelligent product ‘Smart Broker Assistant’ is
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
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
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
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
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar breaks ground on North Quays Public Infrastructure Project
On a seminal day for Waterford, ground was broken on the North Quays Public Infrastructure Project by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD, Minister for Environment, Climate, Communications and Transport, Eamon Ryan TD and Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD. The project comes following last November’s Government approval of €170.6m of investment in the North Quays Project, consisting of €100.6m of Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) funding and a further €70m from
Philip Erskine appointed Business Development Manager at the Granville Hotel
Philip Erskine has recently been appointed as Business Development Manager at the Granville Hotel Waterford. Originally from Wexford, Philip studied Hospitality Management in South East Technological University, and completed his Masters of Science in Hospitality Management in Technological University Dublin. During his studies he worked in several hotels including the Ferrycarrig and Ashford Castle Hotels, before starting his career in the Granville Hotel. Philip has been employed at the Granville
Portalis to host public cultural tourism workshops
Portalis, an EU funded transdisciplinary project that explores the first connection between Ireland and Wales dating back to the Mesolithic period, is inviting members of the public to attend a series of workshops taking place in six unique coastal communities in Ireland and Wales. The cross-border local engagement events will look to introduce the Portalis project and explore how elements of the project can be used to develop cultural tourism in the coastal communities and their surrounding areas. The
