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The 2025 NovaUCD Student Enterprise Competition, an intensive 4-week accelerator programme for student entrepreneurs, which is now in its 11th year, has commenced today at University College Dublin (UCD) with 11 early-stage ventures and 22 participating students. The participating ventures are focused on a wide range of business ideas including; sustainable agriculture, robotics, edtech, smart sensing systems for healthcare, sustainable fashion and music. A €3k NovaUCD One to Watch Prize, sponsored by Terra Solar, is available for the overall winning venture at the end of this year's competition. The accelerator programme is run by NovaUCD, the innovation and start-up hub, as a framework to support UCD undergraduate and postgraduate students who want to work together to develop and grow start-up companies. The aim of the accelerator is to assist the students in refining their start-up ideas through a series of structured workshops, including taught content from industry experts, interactive workshops, regular mentoring and pitching sessions. Caroline Gill, Innovation Pathway Manager at NovaUCD who manages the competition said, "Over the next month we will be supporting the participating student entrepreneurs as they begin the process of accelerating their business ideas into early-stage start-ups. A key objective of this annual competition is to provide the students with the skills, the confidence, and the opportunity to further develop their ideas and hopefully in time launch their start-ups in Ireland and even internationally." The 4-week accelerator, which uses the Lean Startup and Business Model Canvas approach, includes a series of structured and interactive workshops delivered by Raomal Perera, Lean Disruptor. Topics such as, customer development; value proposition; working in teams; design thinking; prototyping, environment mapping; financial planning and effective fundraising and pitching, will be covered. At a final workshop, to be held in late-June, the participating ventures will pitch to a judging panel. Based on the evaluation of the presentations an overall winner will be selected and will receive the €3k NovaUCD One to Watch Prize sponsored by Terra Solar. At the end of the 2024 competition physiotherapists Rory Lambe and Ben O'Grady, both then masters students in the UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, were announced as winners of the Tech Sustainability Prize. Clia, their early-stage venture, aims to make a meaningful difference to the lives of people with cardiovascular disease by combining clinical data with wearable technology to improve its management. Rory is now a PhD student and earlier this year to further develop Clia he was one of several UCD students selected to participate in Conception X, a nine-month venture programme in London, focused on supporting PhD students from the UK and across Europe, to turn their research into deep tech start-ups. Fourteen (14) postgraduate and 8 undergraduate students are participating on this year's accelerator programme. Over 80 early-stage ventures and some 200 students have completed NovaUCD Student Enterprise Competitions to date. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

The nine (9) start-ups selected to participate in the second 6-month AI Ecosystem Accelerator Programme, which is being delivered by NovaUCD and CeADAR, Ireland's Centre for AI, at University College Dublin (UCD), have been announced today. The participating start-ups are; Ailtir, Leapifai, NestiFi, PacSana, Reactable AI, Run Audit, TrojanTrack, UniDoodle and UnitMode. See start-up profiles below. The focus of the programme, which has just commenced, is to support a cohort of entrepreneurs who are developing disruptive AI solutions in sectors including; advertising, construction, content creation, cybersecurity, education, finance, healthcare and sportstech, for a global market. The AI Ecosystem Accelerator Programme is funded through the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) framework, a Europe-wide initiative with funding of €700 million from both the European Commission and the Governments of member states. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, through Enterprise Ireland, is leading on the EDIH programme for Ireland. Michelle Doyle, Senior Manager, Strategic Innovation Partnerships, NovaUCD, said, "I would like to congratulate the nine start-ups which have been selected, following a very competitive selection process, to participate in our second AI Ecosystem Accelerator programme. Over the next few months, we will be supporting this dynamic cohort of Irish start-ups and entrepreneurs who are focused on using AI technologies to deliver a range of disruptive products and services, for the benefit of society, not only here in Ireland, but on a global stage. I wish them every success over the coming 6-months." Targeted supports for participants over the next 6-months include guidance from CeADAR's AI experts, and experienced commercial mentors, along with workshops on value proposition, scaling and investor readiness. Participants will also have access to collaborative co-working space at NovaUCD with the opportunity to connect with successful AI entrepreneurs, start-ups, corporates, investors and access to skilled interns. Dr Ricardo Simon Carbajo, Director of Innovation and Development, CeADAR, said, "The AI Ecosystem Accelerator programme is one of the key services of CeADAR's European Digital Innovation Hub programme. The CeADAR and NovaUCD teams look forward to supporting the participating entrepreneurs, who are leveraging the power of AI, through our knowledge, expertise and networks, as they accelerate their start-ups to the next stage of their entrepreneurial journeys." Among the eleven (11) start-ups which completed the inaugural programme in 2024 were, Customs Window Technologies, a RegTech start-up co-founded by Brian Murphy and Johnny Dunne and Wrksense, an AI-driven HR tech start-up transforming high-volume recruitment co-founded by Andrew Connolly and Ruaidhrí McDonnell. The 2025 AI Ecosystem Accelerator Programme will end with a showcase event in October.

University College Dublin (UCD) and Teagasc have today announced that applications are now open for the second Food and Agriculture Sustainable Technology Innovation Programme (FAST-IP) which begins this September. FAST-IP, a specialist agrifood technology innovation programme, provides participants with the skills necessary to evaluate, select and validate ideas for new products and services in the agrifood sector and to accelerate the commercialisation pathway of these ideas. Aligned with Ireland's national agrifood strategy, Food Vision 2030, FAST-IP also aims to support establishing Ireland as a leader in sustainable food systems by balancing climate-smart agriculture, environmental and economic sustainability, and innovation. Participants on the inaugural programme, which ends in August, are currently developing business plans for new market ready innovations in areas ranging from soil health, food allergens, pest control and bioeconomy. Twelve (12) places are available on the full-time, 12-month, in-person programme aimed at mid-career professionals, which is delivered by the UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering in partnership with Teagasc at the AgTechUCD Innovation Centre at UCD Lyons Farm in Co. Kildare. FAST-IP provides participants with a €38,000 tax-free scholarship during the programme. Edel Mitchell, Programme Manager, FAST-IP, said, "We are delighted to open applications for our second FAST-IP programme. This is a wonderful opportunity for mid-career professionals to embrace their entrepreneurial ambitions and develop market led solutions to real problems experienced by the global agrifood sector. The practical needs led innovation process enables participants to deep dive and forensically understand pressing challenges for the agrifood sector and build innovative solutions. If you are interested in embarking on this journey and leveraging the unparallelled access to industry experts, mentorship and cross sectoral immersive opportunities I would encourage you to apply for the FAST-IP programme." FAST-IP uses design-thinking methodologies and has a practical focus. Through the programme participants, working in teams, learn how to conduct needs-led innovation to develop market validated solutions to unmet needs in the areas of agricultural technology and food sustainability sectors. Participants also spend 8-10 weeks immersed in agricultural environments including farms, food processing companies, and Teagasc locations throughout the 12-month programme. Dr Siobhán Jordan, Head of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation, Teagasc, said, "FAST-IP aims to position Ireland as a global innovator in AgTech and food systems by fostering the creation of high-potential start-ups, scalable businesses and sustainable solutions that address challenges in areas including, climate change, food security, productivity and economic diversification. We are now seeking applications from mid-career individuals who are interested in embarking on this cutting-edge, immersive programme to create innovative, sustainable agri-food solutions with expert mentorship and entrepreneurial training by UCD and Teagasc." FAST-IP is accredited by UCD at Level 9 on the National Qualifications Framework and participants who complete the programme will be awarded a Graduate Diploma in Agrifood, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Professor Nick Holden, Professor of Biosystems Engineering in the UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering is the Academic Director of the Graduate Diploma Programme. The FAST-IP programme, running until the end of 2029, forms part of Enterprise Ireland's Innovators' Initiative which is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. UCD and Teagasc have strong reputations for academic and research excellence in the areas of Sustainable Food Systems, Agriculture, and Food Science, and are utilising their extensive networks, connections, domain ...

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, has today announced a €17.7 million investment in nine research infrastructure projects through Research Ireland's Research Infrastructure Programme. The awards will contribute to the advancement of high-quality and high-impact research activities across Ireland. Announcing the funding, Minister Lawless commented: "This targeted investment in research infrastructure will help to future-proof the conducting of high-quality research endeavours across our higher education institutions and in a wide range of disciplines. It is important for researchers to be equipped with the innovative tools and the conducive environments that can help deliver research excellence and impact." In welcoming the announcement, Celine Fitzgerald, Interim Chief Executive of Research Ireland, said: "The Research Infrastructure Programme supports the research community in building and sustaining cutting-edge infrastructure to accomplish high-quality, impactful, and innovative research. The programme encourages partnerships and collaboration between different cohorts of researchers in Ireland, across academia and enterprise." Nine Irish research infrastructure projects The nine funded projects are: Coastal & Offshore ASV (Autonomous Surface Vehicle), University of Limerick, led by Prof. Gerard Dooly, aims to acquire a coastal and offshore autonomous surface vehicle (ASV) with a length of 9 meters and a range of 2500 nautical miles. This will enhance Ireland's marine science capabilities, bridge data gaps, and improve our understanding of ocean habitats. (€1,851,784) Cryo Electron Microscopy Unit National Platform, University College Dublin, led by Prof. Oliver Blacque, will establish a cryo-EM unit for high-resolution 3D visualisation of biological structures, aiding various biomedical research applications. (€3,749,322) NMR Centre of Expertise, Trinity College Dublin, led by Prof. Mathias Senge, will provide advanced NMR techniques for chemistry research, including a multi-channel 600MHz NMR and a 400MHz instrument for high-throughput analyses. (€2,649,497) Photon Counting CT for Cardiovascular and Oncology Research, Trinity College Dublin, led by Prof. James Meaney, will expand imaging capabilities with a Photon-counting CT scanner for advanced medical imaging in oncology and cardiovascular research. (€2,721,339) National Enteric Methane Mitigation Testbed, Teagasc, led by Dr Stephen Butler, will develop strategies to reduce methane emissions from ruminant animals, contributing to climate change mitigation. (€1,983,502) Characterising Earth Materials using Multi-Sensor Core Logger Analysis (Earth SCAn), University College Dublin, led by Prof. Peter Haughton, will advance the characterisation of Earth materials for interdisciplinary research into climate change, energy, and geohazards. (€600,113) Advanced Material Characterisation and Imaging Platform, Dublin City University, led by Dr Karsten Fleischer, will enhance material analysis capabilities with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) for various applications in ICT, energy, and medical devices. (€2,251,897) C-Trap: A Dynamic Single Molecule Platform for Chemical Biology and Biophysics, Dublin City University, led by Prof. Andrew Kellett, will enable single-molecule analysis for understanding molecular mechanisms of diseases, aiding biopharmaceutical and therapeutic research. (€948,901) Automated X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), University College Dublin, led by Prof. Eoin Casey, will replace aging XPS equipment to enhance surface analysis capabilities for various research and industry applications. (€986,952) The awardees are from the following research bodies: University of Limerick (UL), University College Dublin (UCD), Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Teagasc, and Dublin City University (DCU). See more breaking stories here.

CeADAR and Google Ireland have announced a new strategic partnership to help Irish businesses capitalise on the economic potential of AI. CeADAR, Ireland's European Digital Hub for AI, and Google signed the agreement at a meeting with the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD at Government Buildings. Recent research from Google and Implement Consulting Group shows that widespread adoption of AI has the potential to boost Ireland's GDP by €40-45 billion. The new partnership between CeADAR and Google aims to support Irish businesses to adopt AI to boost competitiveness and productivity. CeADAR and Google will focus on building an AI-ready workforce and driving the adoption of AI-powered solutions through a three-pillar approach: Addressing the AI skills gap - this includes tailored learning paths that provide on-demand training for varying proficiency levels, enhancing technical skills in cloud and product mastery while transforming leaders into AI-driven strategists. Scaling AI capabilities - empower Irish businesses to rapidly and responsibly test and implement AI solutions by leveraging Google's expertise and resources. CeADAR will provide access to Google Cloud resources, including €3M in Google Cloud credits and advanced AI tools like Vertex AI and Gemini 2.0. Investing in the future - preparing Ireland for the next phase of AI through training and mentorship initiatives, for CeADAR staff and interns, building key cloud related skills. Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD said: "This partnership between CeADAR and Google is the type of public and private sector collaboration that is needed to ensure we are equipping Irish businesses to benefit from the economic opportunities AI presents. AI has the potential to have a transformative, positive impact on Ireland's competitiveness and the government is committed to creating an ecosystem where businesses can fully utilise the power of AI to innovate, expand, and compete on a global scale." Lorraine Twohill, Chief Marketing Officer at Google said: "AI presents a tremendous opportunity for Ireland, with the potential to significantly boost the economy. Ireland has built a strong foundation for a safe and reliable AI environment, supported by the Government's clear ambition to capitalise on this transformative technology. This partnership with CeADAR is designed to help businesses navigate the challenges and opportunities AI brings - transforming how jobs are performed, creating new AI-focused roles, and enabling businesses to thrive in an AI-powered economy. By combining Google's expertise with CeADAR's capabilities, we are confident that we can unlock AI's full economic potential and drive sustainable growth across Irish businesses." Dr. John Lonsdale, CEO, CeADAR commented: "Unlocking AI's economic potential won't happen automatically and requires a proactive approach to workforce adaptation. We have been working with Irish businesses in recent years to help them leverage AI and machine learning but with the dynamic evolution of the technology more can be done to upskill Irish businesses, grow and nurture AI talent and facilitate faster adoption of AI. Ireland has a unique opportunity to harness the wider expertise that exists in our bustling tech sector - bringing our expertise together with Google is one key that can begin to unlock the economic opportunity AI will bring." Professor Kate Robson Brown, UCD Vice-President for Research, Innovation and Impact said, "Our researchers and innovators at University College Dublin (UCD) draw on the breadth and depth of their expertise to deliver knowledge and solutions that matter. They are leading the way in fields, such as AI, that are transforming the world around us. Advancing research and innovation is one of UCD's central pillars guiding the University to break boundaries and to deliver lasting and meaningful impact. "To do so we draw on our strengths and our partnerships, s...

E108 The Fifth Court Dr Thom Mohr on Hugh Kennedy, first Attorney General of the Irish Free State and law reformer who had some radical ideas in his time. This is a most entertaining episode, including details of little known attempts by Hugh Kennedy to disrobe judges and re robe them in the Brehon Law style (or what was his interpretation of such)Thomas Mohr is a distinguished legal scholar and educator based in Ireland. He serves as a faculty member at the School of Law, University College Dublin (UCD), where he teaches jurisprudence, evidence law, and the history of public law. His research primarily focuses on legal history, and he has contributed extensively to the field through various publications. Dr. Mohr is an active member of the Irish Legal History Society, having held positions such as Honorary Secretary from 2009 to 2017 and Vice President since 2018.His cultural recommendation is a book, 'A century of courts, The Courts of Justice Act, 1924'Niamh Howlin, editor (Four Courts Press) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zerova Technologies Europe, a leading provider of DC charging solutions headquartered in The Netherlands, and Go Eve, an Irish/UK company and an innovator in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, have today announced a partnership to deliver a smarter, more efficient EV charging experience. The collaboration combines Zerova's advanced DS Series rapid chargers with Go Eve's groundbreaking DockChain technology, setting a new benchmark in deploying EV charging infrastructure. Go Eve's DockChain technology is now fully compatible with Zerova's DS chargers, renowned for their high efficiency and robust performance. The DockChain technology allows a single charger to support multiple EVs through a daisy chain of compact charging terminals. This partnership makes fast DC charging a practical solution for workplaces, hotels, depots, and garages, cutting charging times from hours to minutes. Better use of DC chargers, where large amounts of power can be deployed when only one or two vehicles are on a site, can also help some locations reduce their overall grid capacity requirements. John Goodbody, co-founder of Go Eve, said, "Zerova's DockChain approval ensures we can now offer a seamless, scalable, fast-charging solution globally. This partnership enhances the EV charging experience for drivers and provides operators with an intelligent, flexible infrastructure choice. Expect to see DC fast charging installed in many more locations from now on." "We are excited to partner with Go Eve to bring this innovative solution to the market," said Bruno Guenka, Senior Marketing Manager, Zerova Technologies Europe. "Our DS Series chargers, combined with Go Eve's DockChain technology, offer a unique and efficient charging experience that meets the growing demands of EV users." With a fast-charging port added to multiple parking spaces, access for charging increases without dividing the power from the charger. Instead, DockChain charges one vehicle at a time while intelligently prioritising charging sessions based on customisable criteria set in software, such as: • First-in, first-served for fairness • Lowest battery level to prioritise urgent charging • Custom settings for priority users or bays. DockChain also overcomes a major frustration for drivers and charger operators, blocking access to the charger, while providing visibility of every vehicle in the process. This method ensures optimal charger use and certainty in the charging process for all users. Go Eve, which last year obtained European CE Mark certification for its innovative DockChain charging technology, was founded in 2021 as a joint spin-out company of University College Dublin (UCD) and Imperial College London. The company, which is commercialising the patented DockChain technology, is headquartered at NovaUCD in Dublin with offices in the UK and the US. John Goodbody added, "This partnership builds on a year of real-world success, with proven reliability across multiple sites in the US and Europe. Together, Zerova and Go Eve have already successfully deployed our systems across four sites, charging a broad range of vehicles, including both cars and vans. This real-world experience highlights the reliability and versatility of our combined technologies in diverse applications. For businesses and property owners seeking to upgrade their EV charging infrastructure, this partnership delivers a proven, scalable solution."

Rachel is both a racing 'insider' and an academic - she has worked in horse racing for over 20 years and she obtained her PhD from the University of Bristol in 2023 for her work developing a racehorse welfare assessment protocol. This welfare assessment has been trialled by industry assessors to gather population level racehorse welfare data. The welfare assessment has also been used to monitor the welfare of Military Working horses from the Household Cavalry and racehorses in Hong Kong.  In this episode we talk about the practicalities of racehorse welfare assessment, the small changes that can result in big improvements, and the importance how young Thoroughbreds are managemed on stud farms to set them up for a good life in racing. Rachel is currently an Equine Technologist at CAFRE (College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs) in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland and is a post-doctoral researcher at University College Dublin (UCD).   Rachel's research output is available on ResearchGate  

E100 The Fifth CourtFor its 100th episode, The Fifth Court hosts, Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL, had a lengthy, informative and highly entertaining chat with former Mr. Justice Peter Kelly - President of the High Court of Ireland from 2015 to 2020 who was widely recognised for his work in complex commercial and public interest cases.He is credited with establishing Ireland's Commercial Court in 2004. Under his leadership, the court became internationally renowned for its efficient handling of high-value and complex commercial disputes, boosting Ireland's reputation as a hub for commercial litigation. Justice Kelly earned a reputation for his no-nonsense, efficient, and direct approach in court. He handled high-profile cases, including insolvency matters and cases involving corporate misconduct.Before becoming President of the High Court, he served on the Court of Appeal following its establishment in 2014, contributing to key appellate decisions in Irish law.Born in 1950, he was educated at O'Connell's School and then at University College Dublin (UCD) (via a career in the Civil Service) and later qualified as a barrister from King's Inns. He was appointed a Senior Counsel (SC) in 1986 and a judge of the High Court in 1996.Part II on episode 101.With thanks to The Expert Witness Site - The Independent Source of Expert Witnesses https://expertwitnesssite.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LaNua Medical, an Irish medtech device startup, today announced it has raised $6.3 million in seed funding. The company is developing a groundbreaking technology that makes it easy, safe, and cheaper for doctors to treat internal bleeding, vascular malformations and many benign and malignant tumours. The funding round was co-led by Elkstone and Atlantic Bridge, with participation from Enterprise Ireland and Furthr VC. The funding will be used to accelerate product development and market access. A spin-out from University College Dublin (UCD), La Nua was founded in 2024 by interventional radiologist Dr Cormac Farrelly, Tom Fitzmaurice (ex-Medtronic VP) and UCD biomedical engineers Dr Eoin O'Cearbhaill and Dr Sajjad Amiri. The new Ecore device aims to help improve patient outcomes, lower hospital costs, minimize duration of hospital stays, and reduce stress and procedure times for practitioners. LaNua's pioneering Ecore device will help to modernise embolisation procedures - a technique used by surgeons and radiologists to control the flow of blood in certain areas of the body. Designed to enhance the safe and targeted delivery of tools used to block blood flow, the umbrella-shaped device will enter blood vessels deep within the body and form an occlusive barrier. In a major step for embolisation procedures, the Ecore device allows doctors to restrict blood flow in a targeted segment of veins or arteries while still allowing ancillary medical tools (guidewires and catheters) to pass through it. The innovative device design will safely complement liquid and microparticle embolization including localised intravascular radiation procedures performed by Interventional Radiologists worldwide. Exposure to X-ray radiation is also reduced for both patient and practitioner, and lowers the risk of human errors like inadvertently blocking blood flow to healthy adjacent organs. Speaking on the announcement CEO and Co-founder of LaNua Medical Tom Fitzmaurice said "We are delighted to complete this $6.3M seed round bringing on board sophisticated and experienced Medical Technology investors in Ireland and the United States. It will enable our team to hire additional skilled resources, develop a range of devices to meet the growing demands of embolisation in the Interventional Radiology medical community and gain entry into our first market in the United States." Currently, the global embolisation market is worth $2.2bn and is expected to reach $3.88bn in 2031, driven by increased incidences of vascular diseases, cancer and growing demand for minimally invasive surgeries. Consultant Interventional Radiologist, CMO and Co-founder Dr Cormac Farrelly said "Having performed thousands of embolisation procedures, I strongly believe this next-generation embolisation device is a transformative platform technology. It will not just make existing procedures safer and more effective, but will also enable new clinical applications for minimally invasive embolisation procedures worldwide." The device can be used in oncology, and in the treatment of benign tumours, malformations and haemorrhage. LaNua is initially targeting treatments used to enable liver cancer patients to safely receive potentially curative surgery. For example, a combination of embolisation and surgery has increased 5-year survival rates by 45% for colorectal cancer, which spreads to the liver in 60% of patients. By improving the efficacy and safety of targeted therapeutic delivery in embolisation, LaNua's Ecore device can potentially push survival rates above 80%. "LaNua Medical exemplifies Ireland's continued excellence and innovation in the MedTech sector," said Niall McEvoy, Head of Venture at Elkstone. "As an early investor in pioneering companies like LetsGetChecked, Luminate Medical and Croi Valve, we at Elkstone have seen firsthand how Irish Health Tech and MedTech start-ups can revolutionise patient care on a global scale. LaNua, led by an experienced founder team, has the po...

This week's guest is James Higgins from Co Wexford. James studies Dairy Business in University College Dublin (UCD) and recently won an award and bursary – sponsored by the Irish Farmers Journal – for work experience he competed in New Zealand. James was on 2,500-cow farm in the South Island for six-months. We discuss going form Gorey to New Zealand, lessons he brought back to the home farm and his plans to go back to the South Island after college, before coming home to farm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

South East Technological University (SETU) is thrilled to announce its role in the ambitious EVEREST project. Led by the University College Dublin (UCD), the project is a collaboration of 21 institutions from 11 countries, focused on harnessing the potential of extracellular vesicles (EVs) to transform biomedical research. With a €1.3 million budget funded through the prestigious Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme under Horizon Europe, the project will commence in January 2025 and continue over a four-year period. Extracellular vesicles are small, cell-derived particles that serve as messengers between cells, carrying proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids essential for intercellular communication. By standardising methods for isolating and characterising these vesicles, EVEREST aims to leverage their potential for non-invasive diagnostics and personalised treatments, enabling more precise and effective interventions for complex diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular conditions. Prof Marie Claire Van Hout, Vice President for Research, Innovation and Impact at SETU, highlighted the significance of the project for the university: "The EVEREST project exemplifies SETU's commitment to advancing impactful research that can improve lives globally. Through collaboration with leading institutions and industry partners, we are contributing to innovative biomedical solutions that hold the potential to change the landscape of diagnostics and treatment. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase SETU's research capacity on an international stage." SETU's Ocular Therapeutics Research Group (OTRG), led by Dr Laurence Fitzhenry, is excited to contribute to this interdisciplinary initiative. Reflecting on the project, Dr Fitzhenry shared, "EVEREST provides a platform for researchers to develop valuable scientific skills while actively advancing transformative treatment options for those affected by challenging diseases. Our team is looking forward to expanding our expertise and collaborating with a consortium that spans multiple disciplines and industries." The EVEREST consortium unites leading academic and non-academic partners, with academic collaborators including University College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, and Queen's University Belfast, among others across Europe. Industry partners such as SiriusXT, Bioreperia, and Fox Biosystems bring critical commercial perspectives, ensuring a robust approach from fundamental research to practical applications. Prof Breandan Kennedy and Dr Yolanda Alvarez, project leaders with significant experience managing European projects like CRYSTAL3 and 3D-NEO-NET, will ensure the project's effective progress. EVEREST will benefit greatly from the MSCA Staff Exchange programme, which promotes international collaboration, knowledge transfer, and innovation, with the goal of generating solutions to some of healthcare's most pressing global challenges. Through EVEREST, SETU and its partners are set to push the boundaries of biomedical science, leveraging extracellular vesicles to advance early diagnostics and pave the way for future treatment breakthroughs. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Ireland's space sector has seen remarkable growth in the last number of years, highlighted by the launch of its first satellite, EIRSAT-1, and a range of new initiatives driving technological advancements. A new report by Enterprise Ireland and the European Space Agency (ESA) provides a comprehensive overview of 2023's key milestones, showcasing the country's increasing involvement in the global space economy. Ireland's First Satellite: A Historic Achievement The most notable achievement of 2023 was the successful launch of EIRSAT-1, Ireland's first satellite. Developed by University College Dublin (UCD) in collaboration with ESA, EIRSAT-1 aims to provide valuable data on Earth's magnetic field, along with monitoring cosmic gamma-ray bursts. This landmark accomplishment highlights Ireland's growing capability to develop and deploy space technology, further positioning the country as a notable player in the global space sector. Irish Space Association Established To further boost the sector's growth, the Irish Space Association (ISA) was formally established in 2023. The new organization will serve as a platform for companies, researchers, and policymakers involved in the space industry, fostering collaboration and developing a cohesive national space strategy. The ISA aims to provide support and advocacy for space activities, ensuring that Ireland maintains momentum in this high-potential industry. Pioneering Space Technologies Irish companies made significant strides in developing cutting-edge space technologies throughout the year. These advancements included the development of AI-powered systems for satellite data analysis and precision agriculture using satellite-based tracking systems. Leveraging satellite technology, these projects have enabled a wide array of solutions, from improving agricultural efficiency to assisting environmental monitoring. The report highlighted the development of AI-driven analytics for satellite images, led by several Irish firms working closely with ESA. These technologies provide insights for land use, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure management, offering real-time data for decision-makers. Supporting Connectivity: Preparing for 6G Networks Ireland's space industry is also playing a crucial role in supporting the development of next-generation connectivity, particularly in the context of 6G networks. Irish companies, in collaboration with ESA, have been working on integrating satellite capabilities into terrestrial networks to ensure comprehensive global coverage, especially for remote and underserved areas. European Space Agency Collaborations Ireland's partnership with ESA has proven instrumental in developing its space sector. Through participation in ESA programs, Irish companies and research institutions received funding and opportunities to collaborate on numerous projects, accelerating innovation and enhancing technical expertise. This collaboration has also provided Irish firms with access to international markets, increasing their competitiveness and visibility in the global space economy. Impact on Business and Education The progress of the space sector in Ireland has had a positive impact on local businesses and educational institutions. Enterprise Ireland reported a significant increase in the number of Irish firms involved in space-related projects, with funding channelled towards startups and SMEs that are exploring satellite communication, space exploration technologies, and space-based services. Additionally, the development of EIRSAT-1 and other projects has been instrumental in inspiring a new generation of students and young professionals. Universities such as UCD have reported increased interest in space-related programs, while students involved in these projects have gained valuable hands-on experience, positioning them well for future careers in the industry. Ireland's Growing Role in the Global Space Economy The report also underscored Ireland's contr...

Driving through the gates of University College Dublin (UCD) brings back one or two memories. Not that I spent much time in the place when I did the Sports Man Dip course back in the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

University College Dublin (UCD) has announced that fifteen participants have been selected for a new specialist food and agriculture entrepreneurship programme being delivered by the UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering in partnership with Teagasc. The announcement was made in Enterprise Ireland's Innovation Arena at the 2024 National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co. Laois, and was attended by Peter Burke TD, Minster for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Peter Burke TD, Minster for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, said, "I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the fifteen participants who have been selected to take part in the inaugural 12-month Food and Agriculture Sustainable Technology Innovation Programme or FAST-IP. The ambition of FAST-IP is to drive innovation in Ireland's food and agricultural sector by supporting needs-led innovation, creating start-ups with the capability to scale and sell internationally, and generating new jobs for the sector in Ireland. I wish the participants every success in the year ahead." FAST-IP will further enhance innovation in the food and agri sector by providing programme participants with the necessary skills to evaluate, select and validate ideas for new products and services in this sector and to accelerate the commercialisation pathway for the identified products and services. FAST-IP is currently underway at the AgTechUCD Innovation Centre at UCD Lyons Farm in Co. Kildare and will be delivered annually until the end of 2029. FAST-IP is accredited by UCD at Level 9 on the National Qualifications Framework and participants who complete the programme will be awarded a Graduate Diploma in Agrifood Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Professor Kate Robson Brown, UCD Vice-President for Research, Innovation and Impact, said, "We were delighted to receive nearly 200 applications for FAST-IP's inaugural programme which is a strong indication of the demand for this exciting Innovators' Initiative programme from across Ireland and indeed internationally. I would especially like to congratulate the fifteen participants who have been selected for the first programme following a rigorous interview process and I wish them every success over the coming year. During the next year the participants will work together to discover real world needs in the food and agricultural sector through their immersive experiences in industry environments and bring innovative solutions to address the identified needs in a commercially viable manner with the aim of creating start-ups and generating new jobs." Participant Brian Russell, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, said, "I am excited to be accepted as a participant in the first year of the FAST-IP programme. As I change my career trajectory the programme provides me with a unique opportunity to bring my experience from manufacturing, project management and quality, into a diverse team driving sustainable technology and innovation in the Food and Agriculture sector, turning transformative ideas into viable business propositions. With most of my career having been overseas, the contact network that the programme offers, meeting, learning and collaborating with industry leaders and experts is an incredibly resource to be part of." FAST-IP uses design-thinking methodologies and has a practical focus. Through the programme, participants will learn how to conduct needs-led innovation to develop market-validated solutions to unmet needs in the areas of agricultural technology and food sustainability sectors. Participants will also spend 8-10 weeks immersed in agricultural environments, including farms, food processing companies and Teagasc locations throughout the programme. Professor Frank O'Mara, Teagasc Director, said, "The world leading research, expertise and facilities from the UCD and Teagasc partnership and supporting industry networks, will demonstrate the breadth and depth of the agri-food sector to the participants. We look forward to...

Two emerging start-ups, Clia and Orgo, have today been announced as winners of the 2024 NovaUCD Student Enterprise Competition, an intensive 4-week accelerator programme for student entrepreneurs, at University College Dublin (UCD). Following pitches to a judging panel at the culmination of the competition, Clia, an emerging medtech start-up, was named winner of the €3k Tech Sustainability Prize sponsored by Terra Solar and Orgo, an emerging edtech start-up, was named winner of the €3k One to Watch Prize sponsored by NovaUCD. Clia is developing software-as-a-service, which plugs into existing cardiac rehabilitation services to improve support and treatment for people at risk of cardiac disease. Using wearable health data Clia aims to track and provide insights in heart health, offering links to structured exercise services and give check-ups with cardiac specialist physiotherapists. The founders of Clia are physiotherapists, Rory Lambe and Ben O'Grady, who are currently research masters students, investigating wearable technology, in the UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science under the supervision of Dr Cailbhe Doherty. Rory Lambe said, "We are delighted to have been named the winner of the Tech Sustainability Prize at the conclusion of the 2024 NovaUCD Student Enterprise Competition, especially as the quality of the participating ventures was very high." Ben O'Grady added, "Wearable health data is a rapidly expanding industry. At Clia, we are building a team of exercise specialists in wearable data accuracy who have worked in the Irish healthcare and cardiac rehab systems to monitor heart health and to ultimately improve cardiac health and reduce cardiac disease in line with the UN SDG 3, Good Health and Well-Being." He concluded, "We are passionate about health, technology and innovation, and our vision at Clia is central to this. We aim to validate and progress our concept to bring our research knowledge in wearable health to market with the goal of improving heart health and wellness." Orgo is developing a mobile e-learning platform focused on Organic Chemistry to enable students across the academic spectrum to become comfortable with the subject. The mobile app will help students with bite-size lessons and revision questions to ensure success throughout their college careers. The founder of Orgo is Zackary Musumeci, currently a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology undergraduate student in the UCD College of Science. Zackary Musumeci said, "It is a great honour to have been named the winner of the One to Watch Prize at the end of the 2024 NovaUCD Student Enterprise Competition, given the many fantastic early-stage student start-ups which took part in this year's competition." He added, "A key reason for high attrition rates among students of health sciences or medicine is the difficulty of preparatory course content, particularly Organic Chemistry. This subject is fundamental to these students, but it can be unintuitive and requires extensive practice, which requires a significant time investment. With Orgo studying for Organic Chemistry is easier than ever. Our solution consists of a mobile app that includes a gamified learning experience with bite-sized lectures and revision content. This allows students to get practice in at any time of the day. With long term learning, consistency is key even if students are only using the app for a few minutes a day." He concluded, "My future plan with Orgo is to try and build out a full prototype by the end of the summer. With consumer facing apps, especially ones that prioritise education, having the best possible user experience is a must. I am looking for talent to assist me to this end and wish to take this idea as far as I can." The annual NovaUCD Student Enterprise Competition is delivered by NovaUCD as a framework to mentor and support undergraduate and postgraduate students who want to work together to develop and grow start-up companies. Thirteen (13)...

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The 2024 NovaUCD Student Enterprise Competition, an intensive 4-week accelerator programme for student entrepreneurs, which is now in its 10th year, has commenced at University College Dublin (UCD) with 14 early-stage ventures and 27 participating students. The participating ventures are focused on a wide range of business ideas ranging from aircraft maintenance to sustainable fashion to digital health, and legal services. A €3k Tech Sustainability Prize sponsored by Terra Solar and a €3k NovaUCD One to Watch Prize are available to the winners of this year's competition. The accelerator programme is run by NovaUCD, the innovation and start-up hub at UCD, as a framework to support undergraduate and postgraduate students who want to work together to develop and grow start-up companies. The aim of the competition is to assist the participating students in refining their start-up ideas through a series of structured workshops, including taught content from industry experts, interactive workshops, regular mentoring and pitching sessions. Tom Flanagan, Director of Enterprise and Commercialisation, NovaUCD said, "Over the next few weeks we will be supporting the participating student entrepreneurs as they begin the process of accelerating the translation of their business ideas and concepts into start-ups. A key objective of this annual competition is to provide students with the skills, the confidence and the opportunity to further develop their ideas and to hopefully in time launch their start-ups on a national and even an international stage." The 4-week programme, which uses the Lean Startup and Business Model Canvas approach, includes a series of structured workshops and interactive workshops delivered by Raomal Perera, Caitlin Hafer and Nirisha Manandhar from Lean Disruptor. Topics such as, customer development; value proposition; working in teams; design thinking; prototyping, environment mapping; financial planning and effective fundraising and pitching, will be covered. This year two new components have been introduced to the programme. The first is focused on supporting the students to think about how they can create AI powered start-ups, what are the tools and opportunities to leverage generative AI, not only in their products or services, but also in their business operations. The second is to provide 'checkpoints' as the students develop their business ideas where they can reflect on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how best to align their emerging start-ups with these goals. At a final workshop, to be held in late-June, the participating ventures will pitch to a judging panel. Based on the evaluation of the presentations two winners will be selected, one will be awarded the €3k Tech Sustainability Prize sponsored by Terra Solar and other will be awarded the €3k NovaUCD One to Watch Prize. Over 70 early-stage ventures and some 170 students have completed the NovaUCD Student Enterprise Competition to date. Among the entrepreneurs who previously took part in the competition is Charlie Gleeson, who completed the competition in 2019 with an e-scooter business idea, which became Zipp Mobility. The company which he grew to launch e-scooter and e-bike services in locations across Ireland, the UK and Poland was acquired by ZEUS Scooters in 2023. Charlie is currently General Manager, FreeNow, Ireland. Seventeen (17) postgraduate and ten (10) undergraduate students are participating on this year's programme. Many of the students completed NovaUCD's new entrepreneurship initiative, called Nova Vision, which took place earlier this year. The key goal of Nova Vision is to nurture sustainability and technology, in alignment with the UN's SDGs, and to empower students to contribute to positive global change through entrepreneurial activities.

University College Dublin (UCD) today announced that applications are now open for a new food and agriculture innovation and entrepreneurship training programme, commencing this September, to be delivered by the University in partnership with Teagasc. There are only fifteen (15) places available on the 12-month, in-person Food and Agriculture Sustainable Technology Innovation Programme (FAST-IP), which is aimed at mid-career professionals. FAST-IP will provide participants with a €38,000 tax-free scholarship during the programme. The goal of FAST-IP is to further enhance innovation in the food and agricultural sector by providing programme participants with the necessary skills to evaluate, select and validate ideas for new products and services and to accelerate the commercialisation pathway. FAST-IP will use design-thinking methodologies and will have a practical focus. Through the programme, participants will learn how to conduct needs-led innovation to develop market-validated solutions to unmet needs in the areas of agricultural technology and food sustainability sectors. Participants will also spend 8-10 weeks immersed in agricultural environments including farms and food processing companies throughout the year long programme. FAST-IP is accredited by UCD at Level 9 on the National Qualifications Framework and participants who complete the programme will be awarded a Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Innovation and Entrepreneurship. FAST-IP will be delivered by the UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering, in partnership with Teagasc, at the newly opened AgTechUCD Innovation Centre at UCD Lyons Farm in Co. Kildare. Professor Nick Holden, Professor of Biosystems Engineering in the UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering, is the Academic Director of the Graduate Diploma Programme. Gary Ryan, Director, AgTechUCD, said, "The success of FAST-IP will depend to a great extent on attracting the right mix of high calibre individuals to the programme. FAST-IP is designed to cater for mid-career individuals who have accumulated significant professional experience to date and who are now interested in pivoting towards an entrepreneurial journey based on the development of an innovative technology that will support sustainable practices in the agricultural and food sectors. A fundamental underpinning of the programme is that participants will come to it with an open mind as to potential innovations and without any preconceived biases towards an existing idea that they might like to explore. The programme is based around discovering real world needs through exposure to industry environments in the agfood supply chain and bringing innovative solutions to bear on such needs in a commercially viable manner." He added, "I would encourage anybody meeting the programme criteria and with an interest in building a business that will deliver innovative solutions in support of sustainable agri and food sectors to engage with the process as early as possible. Interest is already high and is likely to build even further in the coming weeks." Dr Siobhán Jordan, Head of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation, Teagasc, said, "Enhancing entrepreneurship and innovation in the food and agricultural sector to deliver impacts nationally and globally requires multi-disciplinary approaches from engineering to marketing from food science to ICT. The FAST-IP programme delivered by UCD and Teagasc will enable participants to deliver new solutions for the longer term sustainability of the agri-food sector." UCD and Teagasc, with strong reputations for academic and research excellence in the areas of Sustainable Food Systems, Agriculture, and Food Science, will utilise their extensive networks, connections, domain expertise, entrepreneurial experience, and track-record for supporting, fostering and spinning out start-ups over the next 6 years of the programme. The AgTechUCD Innovation Centre, which is part of NovaUCD, is focused on promoting an...

NovaUCD has announced SusBioME, an emerging Greentech start-up, as the overall winner of the 2024 UCD VentureLaunch Accelerator Programme. SusBioME is developing technology for use in the anaerobic digestion process to increase renewable gas yields from biomass. The annual VentureLaunch Programme, which is run by NovaUCD, aims to support the creation and launch of sustainable and profitable new start-ups emerging from University College Dublin (UCD). Renewable gas from anaerobic digestion is key for energy security and sustainability. In the anaerobic digestion process, organic feedstocks, including wastes, are digested and turned into biogas or biomethane, which can be used exactly like natural gas. However, a major bottleneck limiting renewable gas production is the low digestibility of feedstock used in the anaerobic digestion process, which leads to unrealised gas yields and low operational efficiency. To address this problem SusBioME, a start-up emerging from the UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, is developing modular, plug-in disruptive electro-processing technologies to make feedstocks more biodigestible. As a platform technology, it can be applied to a wide range of feedstocks and bioprocesses. By the direct applications of electric fields, the SusBioME technology physically disrupts feedstocks, which rapidly and very efficiently make them more biodigestible leading to gas yield improvements of up to 30% for renewable gas producers along with reduced operational costs and increased revenues. The members of the SusBioME team are Dr Ajay Menon, who completed the VentureLaunch Accelerator Programme, Professor James Lyng, Norman Maloney and Bernie Fitzpatrick. Dr Ajay Menon, UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science and a promoter of SusBioME said, "We are delighted to have been named the overall winner of the 2024 UCD VentureLaunch Accelerator Programme. Everyone knows why renewable energy is important, but few know how much of it is sourced from biomass. Last year, 59% of the EU's renewable energy came from biomass-based bioenergy, more than wind, solar and hydro combined. Renewable gas, made using anaerobic digestion, is the most promising and important kind of bioenergy and is a huge and growing industry. However, a major bottleneck in the process is that the feedstock cannot be digested very well leading to unrealised gas yields. The SusBioME technology which we have successfully trialled addresses this issue and results in gas yield improvements of up to 30%, an important development for the sector." He added, "Currently we are half-way through our Enterprise Ireland Commercialistion Fund project, and we already have three trial partners secured for pilot demonstrations. In 2025 we intend to spin-out of UCD, raise some €500k in pre-seed funding and commercially launch SusBioME." He concluded, "I would like to acknowledge the excellent support provided by the NovaUCD team, the VentureLaunch programme facilitators, and the other VentureLaunch participants, especially for their invaluable feedback and advice throughout the programme. I would like to acknowledge and thank Enterprise Ireland for their continuing support through the Commercialisation Fund and also BiOrbic, Bioeconomy SFI Research Centre and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine." The main objective of the UCD VentureLaunch Accelerator Programme is to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and understanding that will be required to work as part of a team leading a new commercial venture. On completion of the programme the expectation is that participating new ventures will have developed a commercially viable business plan. The programme consisted of eight (8) workshops delivered over a three-month period from February to April at NovaUCD. The Business Model Canvas approach to start-up development forms the basis of the programme with each session consisting of a mix of taught content and interactive workshops delivered by ...

Dara Calleary TD, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, has today announced a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) accelerator programme for start-ups at University College Dublin (UCD). The 6-month AI Ecosystem Accelerator, which begins in April, will be delivered by NovaUCD, the university's hub of innovation and start-up activities, in partnership with CeADAR, Ireland's National Centre for Applied AI. The focus of the new accelerator programme is to support entrepreneurs who are developing disruptive AI solutions in sectors including, healthcare, cybersecurity, education, sustainability, finance, content creation, supply chain and customer service, for a global market. The programme is being funded through the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) framework, a Europe-wide initiative with funding of €700 million from both the European Commission and the Governments of member states. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, through Enterprise Ireland, is leading on the EDIH programme for Ireland and CeADAR has been designated as the European Digital Innovation Hub in AI for Ireland. Targeted supports for participants on the AI Ecosystem Accelerator include a dedicated commercial mentor and workshops on value proposition, route to market, sales strategies and securing investment. Participants will have access to co-working space at NovaUCD and access to the NovaUCD community of founders, investors, business partners and student interns. Participants will also have access to CeADAR's EDIH services which include AI technologies, and research expertise with technical mentorship. Applications are open for the programme via https://www.ucd.ie/innovation/aiecosystem/ Announcing the AI Ecosystem Accelerator, Minister Calleary TD said, "There is no doubt Ireland's entrepreneurs and founders have the talent, the creativity, and the drive to seize the opportunities of AI to improve the way we all live and work. Sitting at the crossroads of higher education, industry, and research, the AI Ecosystem Accelerator programme aims to support AI start-ups grow through dedicated technical and commercial supports. I am delighted that funding is in place to support the acceleration of enterprises in this space, which is key element in our National AI Strategy "AI - Here for Good". My ambition is for Ireland to become a leading country in using AI to the benefit of our citizens, through a people centred and ethical approach to AI adoption and use. I encourage all interested AI start-ups to consider applying and be part of Ireland's AI ambitions." Marina Donohoe, Head of Research and Innovation, Enterprise Ireland, said, "The adoption and deployment of AI technologies is critical to driving the competitiveness and innovation of Irish businesses in international markets. Many AI-driven Irish businesses are scaling globally, with a number of excellent start-ups following in their tracks. Enterprise Ireland sees a major opportunity for Irish entrepreneurs to take the lead in this ever-changing field. The new AI Ecosystem Accelerator programme, funded through the EDIH programme managed by Enterprise Ireland, will be delivered by NovaUCD in partnership with CeADAR, and will nurture cutting-edge AI solutions and provide strategic support to help AI-driven businesses thrive in a global market." Since opening in 2003 NovaUCD has developed a strong track record and has supported 550+ start-ups and early-stage ventures through the services it provides, and through business support programmes run and managed by NovaUCD. In addition, the NovaUCD entrepreneurial community has now raised €1.3+ billion in equity funding. Tom Flanagan, Director of Enterprise and Commercialisation, UCD said, "We are delighted to be announcing a new AI Ecosystem Accelerator programme which we will be delivering with CeADAR to showcase and support the most advanced AI start-ups in Ireland. We are currently seeking applications from Irish-ba...

Expleo, a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider, has announced that it will invest €2M in an accelerator for team-led innovations and technologies that address the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). The company's annual hackathon in Ireland will determine which projects receive funding. Expleo's hackathon - launched in 2020 - has become a cornerstone of Expleo's ability to consistently bring industry-leading innovations to businesses in Ireland and across the globe. To support innovation, participants are equipped with the latest generative AI technologies and software development tools, along with comprehensive tutorials, hands-on training sessions and mentorship. All solutions are aligned with at least one UNSDG. Over the next two years, Expleo will invest €2M in sustainable solutions and other innovative ideas that are chosen for the accelerator. The investment will include deploying dedicated teams to develop the ideas and bring them to market, as well as understanding their sustainability impact, social benefit, and true market opportunity. Safe Hubs: providing peace of mind at night The winning solution at last year's hackathon was 'Safe Hubs,' a mobile app that can be used any time a person feels vulnerable walking or travelling on their own, usually at nighttime. Expleo deployed a team of experts to develop the solution and partnered with University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland's largest university, on a pilot to improve campus safety. The app enabled users to provide visibility and live tracking of their whereabouts to campus security and automatically alerted security if there were any unexpected changes to their movements. Following the successful UCD pilot, Expleo will trial and pilot Safe Hubs in Dublin, with the aim of extending it to all urban areas and communities in the future. Brian Kennedy, Head of Digital & Innovation, Expleo, said: "On the back of our success in coming up with ideas and then solutions that address issues in areas such as cybersecurity, health and personal safety, our Innovation Accelerator underlines our commitment to investing in sustainable solutions for people and our planet. We firmly believe that by collaborating and pooling our resources, we can find innovative solutions to address critical problems. Whether it's developing new green technologies, supporting sustainable agriculture, or promoting responsible consumption, at Expleo, we are driving positive change in the name of sustainability and the UNSDGs. "Our Innovation Accelerator is a fantastic opportunity for Expleo team members to collaborate, be creative, propose and then build innovative solutions to real-world challenges. Incredible ideas emerge when diverse perspectives come together. We hope that this Innovation Accelerator will not only stimulate new ideas and products but also foster collaboration within our functions and services. The Accelerator, along with events such as our annual hackathon, encourage participants from different areas and skillsets to approach problem-solving with a fresh human-centric mindset. A previous winning entry in Expleo's hackathon was 'ExpleoProtectUS,' a world-first cybersecurity tool specifically designed to thwart SMS phishing attacks. It was recently launched as part of a new security feature within the PTSB mobile banking app, 'PTSB Protect'. See more stories here.

Met Éireann, the Irish National Meteorological Service, announces a new multi-million-euro academic research programme at University College Dublin (UCD) to support the further development of weather and climate services for Ireland using data science and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Met Éireann Weather and Climate Research Professorship will incorporate a 1 million annual investment for an initial period of five years. Overseen by an expert knowledge transfer team at Met Éireann working closely with a professor-led research group at UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics and UCD Earth Institute, the partnership will build further capacity and capability in data science and AI in the higher education sector. In direct response to impacts of climate change, the overarching objectives of the collaboration will focus on enhancing citizen safety, bolstering economic and environmental resilience, and supporting weather-sensitive sectors, by harnessing the latest innovations in the use of data science and AI in weather and climate services. The programme will strive to bridge the gap between research and operations, by conducting cutting-edge, user-oriented studies, in the context of high impact weather, flood forecasting and the understanding of our climate, and using knowledge gained to train the next generation of scientists and engineers. The research and development of AI models and techniques will enable Met Éireann to build on existing state-of-the-art forecasting capabilities, while developing skill levels to further enhance national capabilities and capacity in weather, climate and hydrology, and help to make Ireland even more weather and climate prepared for the future. The establishment of the Met Éireann Research Professorship follows an international peer review process, through which UCD's application was selected based on its demonstration of excellence and impact, and its commitment to collaboration and knowledge transfer for the benefit of society and the economy. Eoin Moran, Director of Met Éireann said: "This Professorship is an innovative and first-of-its-kind partnership for Met Éireann. In doing this, we are putting Met Éireann at the forefront of technological developments that will shape national meteorological and hydrological services for years to come. "Not only is it a significant investment in the development of national forecasting capabilities and capacity but it will help make Ireland even more weather and climate prepared, by enhancing and improving the level of information available to the public. "We are hugely excited by the prospect of working closely with UCD, and of the potential opportunities this could lead to in the responsible use of AI for good." Professor Helen Roche, UCD's Interim Vice-President for Research, Impact and Innovation said: "The emergence of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning provides an opportunity to enhance our forecasting capabilities. UCD's world-leading experts in this dynamic field are conceiving and evolving creative solutions that impact all of society and our daily life. "UCD researchers will help develop AI-enhanced models to enable Met Éireann to build on its forecasting capabilities and make Ireland even more weather and climate prepared. "This ground-breaking partnership between UCD and Met Éireann will help produce the next generation of climate and weather scientists and help ensure that we have the tools and expertise needed to tackle the climate emergency. "UCD and Met Éireann have a long-standing relationship in working together to enhance weather forecasting. By harnessing the power of AI to support the protection of life, property and infrastructure, this partnership takes that relationship to the next level." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using wh...

This week In Your Nature focuses on the topic of invasive species, looking specifically at two new kids on the block, the Quagga Mussel and the Alpine Newt*, two recently discovered unwelcome colonisers! Ricky speaks to alien invasive species expert Dr. Jan-Robert Baars, Lecturer and Assistant Professor at the School of Biology and Environmental Sciences at University College Dublin (UCD). Jan is an expert in the field with particular interest in invasion biology. Jan's work together with colleagues in UCD and the Herpetological Society of Ireland have been monitoring Quagga Mussels and Alpines Newts since they've established and now appear to be thriving here in Ireland. The Rose-ringed Parakeet is our Bird of the Week, a charismatic yet invasive species now gaining a foothold in Dublin and some of our other urban centres.   Learn more about the species featured in this episode at the links below...-        Quagga Mussel-        Alpine Newt*The Alpine Newt is not currently recognised as an alien invasive species in Ireland. More here. In Your Nature features Ricky Whelan, Biodiversity Officer with Offaly County Council and Niall Hatch of BirdWatch Ireland and is edited by Ann-Marie Kelly. The series is supported by Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath County Councils and the Heritage Council.

“…without research, we wouldn't have the treatments of tomorrow. We wouldn't have the services of tomorrow. And actually, what I often say is, you know, research is just another term for curiosity and curiosity is asking the questions. So if we accept the status quo of where we're at today, then we'll never ask the questions – where do we want to be tomorrow? So if you're curious about what you want to do tomorrow and next year and the year after, in terms of how you want to improve services for patients, and improve treatments, then you've got to ask the question: How are we going to do that? And what do I not know?”- Doug VealeIn the latest episode of our Innovation in Healthcare podcast series, Priscilla Lynch interviews Prof Doug Veale, one of Ireland's leading translational researchers in rheumatic disease, whose ground-breaking work is renowned internationally in the areas of early inflammatory arthritis, and autoimmune diseases including scleroderma. Prof Veale is a Consultant Rheumatologist at St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, and a Principal Investigator at the Conway Institute for Biomedical and Biomolecular Research, at University College Dublin (UCD). He set up the only EULAR centre of excellence in Ireland with a broad research team, funded by peer-reviewed grants from a range of national and international sponsors. Prof Veale has also been deeply involved in advancing patient-centred rheumatology care and research in Ireland, and has a long established relationship with Arthritis Ireland.He recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Irish Society for Rheumatology, where his impressive list of clinical and research achievements were honoured during a dedicated dinner ceremony, which attracted a full room of colleagues from across the country, the UK, and Australia.  In this podcast, Prof Veale discusses what attracted him to rheumatology, details his many firsts in clinical practice, research, and healthcare advocacy, his professional research partnership with Prof Ursula Fearon, and how his latest innovative research is looking at the prevention of rheumatic and autoimmune disease. 

Dr. Fiona Freeman is an Assistant Professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at University College Dublin (UCD). She graduated in Biomedical Engineering in 2011 and earned her PhD from the University of Galway in 2016, focusing on developing new strategies for bone tissue regeneration. Afterward, Dr. Freeman was awarded two prestigious postdoctoral fellowships: the Government of Ireland IRC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship. These fellowships provided her with opportunities to work as a postdoctoral researcher in renowned labs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Brigham and Women's Hospital, Johns Hopkins University, and Trinity College Dublin. In September 2022, Dr. Freeman was appointed as the first Ad Astra fellow in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. Her current research focuses on using innovative engineering techniques to gain a better understanding of and develop novel therapeutics for treating osteosarcoma, a paediatric bone cancer. As part of her research, Dr. Freeman identified a novel microRNA, miR-29b, as a potential therapeutic target for osteosarcoma. She formulated miR-29b nanoparticles and delivered the miRNA to the tumour site using a hyaluronic-based hydrogel delivery system. The results showed a significant decrease in tumour burden, increased survival rates, and enhanced regeneration of the damaged bone surrounding the tumour. These findings have the potential to revolutionize osteosarcoma treatment and improve patient outcomes by significantly reducing the primary tumour mass and providing crucial data that will inform the design of future therapies for young patients. Dr. Freeman conducted this work in collaboration with researchers at MIT and Brigham and Women's Hospital. In the coming years, Dr. Freeman is dedicated to building upon this research and advancing this technology toward clinical application. --- What We Do at MIB Agents: PROGRAMS: End-of-Life MISSIONS Gamer Agents Agent Writers Prayer Agents Healing Hearts - Bereaved Parent and Sibling Support Ambassador Agents - Peer Support Warrior Mail Young Adult Survivorship Support Group EDUCATION for physicians, researchers and families: OsteoBites, weekly webinar & podcast with thought leaders and innovators in Osteosarcoma MIB Book: Osteosarcoma: From our Families to Yours RESEARCH: Annual MIB FACTOR Research Conference Funding multiple $100,000 and $50,000 grants annually for OS research MIB Testing & Research Directory The Osteosarcoma Project partner with Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard ... Kids are still dying with 40+ year old treatments. Help us MakeItBetter. https://www.mibagents.org​ Help support MIB Agents, Donate here https://give-usa.keela.co/embed/YAipuSaWxHPJP7RCJ SUBSCRIBE for all the Osteosarcoma Intel

On today's show, Dr. Hans-Benjamin Braun now presents new evidence to support the idea that a mini nuke was used to destroy the Nord Stream pipeline. GUEST OVERVIEW: Hans-Benjamin Braun has a PhD in Theoretical Physics at ETH in Zurich that he earned in 1991. His undergraduate degree was in mathematics and physics from the University of Basel (Switzerland) .After postdoctoral research at the Physics Department and the Center for Magnetic Recording Research at the University of California at San Diego he was awarded a NSERC International Fellowship to work at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver (Canada). Subsequently he returned to Switzerland to take up a position as Senior Scientist at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI). He joined the Faculty of the School of Physics at University College Dublin (UCD) in 2004, where he founded and led the group in Condensed Matter Theory supported by the Science Foundation of Ireland. Prof. Braun developed the theory for nonuniform thermally activated magnetization reversal in nanowires which now forms the basis for the design of perpendicular magnetic recording media. Well before it was recognized experimentally, he theoretically predicted quasi one-dimensional behavior in magnetic nanowires and he introduced the now widely used notion of domain wall chirality. His work led to the prediction of the spontaneous emergence of spin currents in quantum spin chains, an effect that he and his collaborators subsequently observed via spin polarized neutron scattering. Furthermore he proposed and interpreted a series of experiments on nanolithographic arrays that led to the discovery of emergent monopoles in artificial spin ice together with colleagues from PSI and UCD. In addition to numerous publications in top research journals he also authored popular articles for the French and German versions of Scientific American and he holds two patents.

On today's show, Was Nordstream blown up with a mini-nuke? Dr. Hans-Benjamin Braun, until last year professor of physics, is another bombshell interview on the Dirk Pohlmann Show. The Swiss born physicist with a long list of highly quoted publications and additional degrees in mathematics and geology has published a big hypothesis which needs big proof. Prof. Braun is convinced 7 sets of measurement data (e.g. seismological, water temperature, isotopes in the air) he obtained from public sources can only be interpreted as proof of the use of an underwater thermonuclear device of 1-3 kilotons yield. GUEST OVERVIEW: Hans-Benjamin Braun has a PhD in Theoretical Physics at ETH in Zurich that he earned in 1991. His undergraduate degree was in mathematics and physics from the University of Basel (Switzerland). After postdoctoral research at the Physics Department and the Center for Magnetic Recording Research at the University of California at San Diego he was awarded a NSERC International Fellowship to work at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver (Canada). Subsequently he returned to Switzerland to take up a position as Senior Scientist at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI). He joined the Faculty of the School of Physics at University College Dublin (UCD) in 2004, where he founded and led the group in Condensed Matter Theory supported by the Science Foundation of Ireland. Prof. Braun developed the theory for nonuniform thermally activated magnetisation reversal in nanowires which now forms the basis for the design of perpendicular magnetic recording media. Well before it was recognized experimentally, he theoretically predicted quasi one-dimensional behavior in magnetic nanowires and he introduced the now widely used notion of domain wall chirality. His work led to the prediction of the spontaneous emergence of spin currents in quantum spin chains, an effect that he and his collaborators subsequently observed via spin polarised neutron scattering. Furthermore he proposed and interpreted a series of experiments on nanolithographic arrays that led to the discovery of emergent monopoles in artificial spin ice together with colleagues from PSI and UCD. In addition to numerous publications in top research journals he also authored popular articles for the French and German versions of Scientific American and he holds two patents.  

Why do so many students and academics worry that they are imposters? Is it normal to experience this kind of self-doubt? This episode explores: The difference between imposter syndrome and imposter phenomenon. How we can better understand imposter syndrome. Why it strikes some people. How to recognize it when it does. Tips for helping others and ourselves. Our guest is: Dr Darragh McCashin, who is an Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at Dublin City University (DCU), and is interested in digital youth mental health, and clinical/forensic applications of technology. Previously, Darragh was a Marie Curie Fellow/PhD student at University College Dublin (UCD), examining technology-enabled youth mental health within the EU H2020-funded TEAM-ITN project, specifically the role of technology-assisted cognitive behavioural therapy for children using mixed methodologies. A second strand to Darragh's research is that of forensic/criminal psychology. With an MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology (University of York), Darragh has previously worked as an Associate Lecturer and Research Assistant in the Online-Protect research group at the University of Lincoln case formulation tools for those with convictions for internet sexual offences. With respect to policy-making, Darragh is currently the taskforce leader for Mental Health of Researchers within the Policy Working Group of the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA), and co-founded the researcher mentoring programme Referent. Darragh also sits on two COST Actions: Researcher Mental Health Observatory (CA19117; Working Group Chair), and the European Network for Problematic Usage of the Internet (CA16207; management committee member for Ireland). Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, a historian of women and gender. Listeners to this episode may also be interested in: How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship and Community, by Mia Birdsong It's a Wonderful Life: Insights on Finding a Meaningful Existence, by Frank Martela Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself, by Nedra Glover Tawwab The Rejection That Saved My Life, by Jessica Bacal The Academic Life podcast on belonging and the science of creating connection and bridging divides The Academic Life podcast Dealing With Rejection The Academic Life podcast On The Museum of Failure Welcome to The Academic Life! On the Academic Life channel we are inspired and informed by today's knowledge-producers, working inside and outside the academy. Find us on Twitter: @AcademicLifeNBN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Why do so many students and academics worry that they are imposters? Is it normal to experience this kind of self-doubt? This episode explores: The difference between imposter syndrome and imposter phenomenon. How we can better understand imposter syndrome. Why it strikes some people. How to recognize it when it does. Tips for helping others and ourselves. Our guest is: Dr Darragh McCashin, who is an Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at Dublin City University (DCU), and is interested in digital youth mental health, and clinical/forensic applications of technology. Previously, Darragh was a Marie Curie Fellow/PhD student at University College Dublin (UCD), examining technology-enabled youth mental health within the EU H2020-funded TEAM-ITN project, specifically the role of technology-assisted cognitive behavioural therapy for children using mixed methodologies. A second strand to Darragh's research is that of forensic/criminal psychology. With an MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology (University of York), Darragh has previously worked as an Associate Lecturer and Research Assistant in the Online-Protect research group at the University of Lincoln case formulation tools for those with convictions for internet sexual offences. With respect to policy-making, Darragh is currently the taskforce leader for Mental Health of Researchers within the Policy Working Group of the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA), and co-founded the researcher mentoring programme Referent. Darragh also sits on two COST Actions: Researcher Mental Health Observatory (CA19117; Working Group Chair), and the European Network for Problematic Usage of the Internet (CA16207; management committee member for Ireland). Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, a historian of women and gender. Listeners to this episode may also be interested in: How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship and Community, by Mia Birdsong It's a Wonderful Life: Insights on Finding a Meaningful Existence, by Frank Martela Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself, by Nedra Glover Tawwab The Rejection That Saved My Life, by Jessica Bacal The Academic Life podcast on belonging and the science of creating connection and bridging divides The Academic Life podcast Dealing With Rejection The Academic Life podcast On The Museum of Failure Welcome to The Academic Life! On the Academic Life channel we are inspired and informed by today's knowledge-producers, working inside and outside the academy. Find us on Twitter: @AcademicLifeNBN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Why do so many students and academics worry that they are imposters? Is it normal to experience this kind of self-doubt? This episode explores: The difference between imposter syndrome and imposter phenomenon. How we can better understand imposter syndrome. Why it strikes some people. How to recognize it when it does. Tips for helping others and ourselves. Our guest is: Dr Darragh McCashin, who is an Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at Dublin City University (DCU), and is interested in digital youth mental health, and clinical/forensic applications of technology. Previously, Darragh was a Marie Curie Fellow/PhD student at University College Dublin (UCD), examining technology-enabled youth mental health within the EU H2020-funded TEAM-ITN project, specifically the role of technology-assisted cognitive behavioural therapy for children using mixed methodologies. A second strand to Darragh's research is that of forensic/criminal psychology. With an MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology (University of York), Darragh has previously worked as an Associate Lecturer and Research Assistant in the Online-Protect research group at the University of Lincoln case formulation tools for those with convictions for internet sexual offences. With respect to policy-making, Darragh is currently the taskforce leader for Mental Health of Researchers within the Policy Working Group of the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA), and co-founded the researcher mentoring programme Referent. Darragh also sits on two COST Actions: Researcher Mental Health Observatory (CA19117; Working Group Chair), and the European Network for Problematic Usage of the Internet (CA16207; management committee member for Ireland). Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, a historian of women and gender. Listeners to this episode may also be interested in: How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship and Community, by Mia Birdsong It's a Wonderful Life: Insights on Finding a Meaningful Existence, by Frank Martela Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself, by Nedra Glover Tawwab The Rejection That Saved My Life, by Jessica Bacal The Academic Life podcast on belonging and the science of creating connection and bridging divides The Academic Life podcast Dealing With Rejection The Academic Life podcast On The Museum of Failure Welcome to The Academic Life! On the Academic Life channel we are inspired and informed by today's knowledge-producers, working inside and outside the academy. Find us on Twitter: @AcademicLifeNBN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/academic-life

Why do so many students and academics worry that they are imposters? Is it normal to experience this kind of self-doubt? This episode explores: The difference between imposter syndrome and imposter phenomenon. How we can better understand imposter syndrome. Why it strikes some people. How to recognize it when it does. Tips for helping others and ourselves. Our guest is: Dr Darragh McCashin, who is an Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at Dublin City University (DCU), and is interested in digital youth mental health, and clinical/forensic applications of technology. Previously, Darragh was a Marie Curie Fellow/PhD student at University College Dublin (UCD), examining technology-enabled youth mental health within the EU H2020-funded TEAM-ITN project, specifically the role of technology-assisted cognitive behavioural therapy for children using mixed methodologies. A second strand to Darragh's research is that of forensic/criminal psychology. With an MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology (University of York), Darragh has previously worked as an Associate Lecturer and Research Assistant in the Online-Protect research group at the University of Lincoln case formulation tools for those with convictions for internet sexual offences. With respect to policy-making, Darragh is currently the taskforce leader for Mental Health of Researchers within the Policy Working Group of the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA), and co-founded the researcher mentoring programme Referent. Darragh also sits on two COST Actions: Researcher Mental Health Observatory (CA19117; Working Group Chair), and the European Network for Problematic Usage of the Internet (CA16207; management committee member for Ireland). Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, a historian of women and gender. Listeners to this episode may also be interested in: How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship and Community, by Mia Birdsong It's a Wonderful Life: Insights on Finding a Meaningful Existence, by Frank Martela Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself, by Nedra Glover Tawwab The Rejection That Saved My Life, by Jessica Bacal The Academic Life podcast on belonging and the science of creating connection and bridging divides The Academic Life podcast Dealing With Rejection The Academic Life podcast On The Museum of Failure Welcome to The Academic Life! On the Academic Life channel we are inspired and informed by today's knowledge-producers, working inside and outside the academy. Find us on Twitter: @AcademicLifeNBN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

Why do so many students and academics worry that they are imposters? Is it normal to experience this kind of self-doubt? This episode explores: The difference between imposter syndrome and imposter phenomenon. How we can better understand imposter syndrome. Why it strikes some people. How to recognize it when it does. Tips for helping others and ourselves. Our guest is: Dr Darragh McCashin, who is an Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at Dublin City University (DCU), and is interested in digital youth mental health, and clinical/forensic applications of technology. Previously, Darragh was a Marie Curie Fellow/PhD student at University College Dublin (UCD), examining technology-enabled youth mental health within the EU H2020-funded TEAM-ITN project, specifically the role of technology-assisted cognitive behavioural therapy for children using mixed methodologies. A second strand to Darragh's research is that of forensic/criminal psychology. With an MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology (University of York), Darragh has previously worked as an Associate Lecturer and Research Assistant in the Online-Protect research group at the University of Lincoln case formulation tools for those with convictions for internet sexual offences. With respect to policy-making, Darragh is currently the taskforce leader for Mental Health of Researchers within the Policy Working Group of the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA), and co-founded the researcher mentoring programme Referent. Darragh also sits on two COST Actions: Researcher Mental Health Observatory (CA19117; Working Group Chair), and the European Network for Problematic Usage of the Internet (CA16207; management committee member for Ireland). Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, a historian of women and gender. Listeners to this episode may also be interested in: How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship and Community, by Mia Birdsong It's a Wonderful Life: Insights on Finding a Meaningful Existence, by Frank Martela Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself, by Nedra Glover Tawwab The Rejection That Saved My Life, by Jessica Bacal The Academic Life podcast on belonging and the science of creating connection and bridging divides The Academic Life podcast Dealing With Rejection The Academic Life podcast On The Museum of Failure Welcome to The Academic Life! On the Academic Life channel we are inspired and informed by today's knowledge-producers, working inside and outside the academy. Find us on Twitter: @AcademicLifeNBN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do so many students and academics worry that they are imposters? Is it normal to experience this kind of self-doubt? This episode explores: The difference between imposter syndrome and imposter phenomenon. How we can better understand imposter syndrome. Why it strikes some people. How to recognize it when it does. Tips for helping others and ourselves. Our guest is: Dr Darragh McCashin, who is an Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at Dublin City University (DCU), and is interested in digital youth mental health, and clinical/forensic applications of technology. Previously, Darragh was a Marie Curie Fellow/PhD student at University College Dublin (UCD), examining technology-enabled youth mental health within the EU H2020-funded TEAM-ITN project, specifically the role of technology-assisted cognitive behavioural therapy for children using mixed methodologies. A second strand to Darragh's research is that of forensic/criminal psychology. With an MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology (University of York), Darragh has previously worked as an Associate Lecturer and Research Assistant in the Online-Protect research group at the University of Lincoln case formulation tools for those with convictions for internet sexual offences. With respect to policy-making, Darragh is currently the taskforce leader for Mental Health of Researchers within the Policy Working Group of the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA), and co-founded the researcher mentoring programme Referent. Darragh also sits on two COST Actions: Researcher Mental Health Observatory (CA19117; Working Group Chair), and the European Network for Problematic Usage of the Internet (CA16207; management committee member for Ireland). Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, a historian of women and gender. Listeners to this episode may also be interested in: How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship and Community, by Mia Birdsong It's a Wonderful Life: Insights on Finding a Meaningful Existence, by Frank Martela Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself, by Nedra Glover Tawwab The Rejection That Saved My Life, by Jessica Bacal The Academic Life podcast on belonging and the science of creating connection and bridging divides The Academic Life podcast Dealing With Rejection The Academic Life podcast On The Museum of Failure Welcome to The Academic Life! On the Academic Life channel we are inspired and informed by today's knowledge-producers, working inside and outside the academy. Find us on Twitter: @AcademicLifeNBN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, podcast host David Pechter invites SLAS Technology featured author Dr. Hossam Ibrahim (University College Dublin) to discuss his research on the dissemination of tumor cells to understand the mechanisms behind cancer metastasis. Tune in to hear how the research team developed a migration assay combining 3D models and a physiologically relevant extracellular matrix. Hear about the unique challenges faced by researchers while orchestrating the application of 3D technologies with high throughput screening methods.For more, read Dr. Ibrahim's paper "A Biomimetic High Throughput Model of Cancer Cell Spheroid Dissemination onto Aligned Fibrillar Collagen". Dr. Ibrahim is a researcher at University College Dublin (UCD) in the School of Physics and also at the Nanoscale Function Group located in the Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research. For more information about the journal, visit SLAS Technology or contact the SLAS publishing office at publishing@slas.org. 

University College Dublin (UCD) today announced the commencement of a €4.8 million development project to construct a new state-of-the-art facility incorporating the AgTechUCD Innovation Centre (ca. 890 sq.m.) and the UCD Bimeda Herd Health Hub (ca. 120 sq.m.) at UCD Lyons Farm. Funding for the facility is being provided by Enterprise Ireland, through the Regional Enterprise Development Fund, UCD and a philanthropic donation from Bimeda, a global manufacturer and distributor of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products. UCD Lyons Farm, the University's research and teaching farm, located in Co. Kildare, is a fully functioning farm comprising of 250 hectares of land, with dairy, beef, sheep, equine, crop and environmental research, teaching and commercial facilities. Professor Alex Evans, UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science said, “It is so exciting to see the development of the AgTechUCD Innovation Centre and the UCD Bimeda Herd Health Hub at UCD Lyons Farm. This represents a new phase in UCD's commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship and outreach in the areas of agriculture, food and veterinary medicine. This farm-based facility will co-locate educators, researchers, innovators and service providers in a single location allowing them to work together on enhancing Ireland's capabilities and progress in agricultural and veterinary sciences.” The AgTechUCD Innovation Centre will promote and accelerate early-stage start-ups and SMEs with disruptive innovations in the agri, agtech, agrifood and veterinary sectors, as they build their innovative businesses into leading enterprises creating jobs. AgTechUCD also runs an annual accelerator programme dedicated to agtech and agri-food start-ups and SMEs. The second programme commenced in October with 12 start-ups from across Ireland participating. Niamh Collins, Director, AgTechUCD Innovation Centre said, “As the only on-farm workspace hub in Ireland focused on promoting and accelerating agri-businesses and start-ups the AgTechUCD Innovation Centre will assist client companies to access on-farm experimental facilities, enabling them to test and trial products and services in a real-world environment. Clients will also have access to office and lab space, preferred access to UCD food processing facilities, and facilitated introductions to VCs and business angels, mentors and corporate partners.” The establishment of the UCD Bimeda Herd Health Hub will provide a national facility for dairy herd health education, research and consultancy and is an important strategic development for the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine. Donal Tierney, Chairman of Bimeda Animal Health said, “We are delighted to be associated with the UCD Bimeda Herd Health Hub and the contribution it will make to the development of the Agritech sector in Ireland. Bimeda is an Irish owned company founded 50 years ago. Our association with UCD Lyons Farm in establishing the UCD Bimeda Herd Health Hub recognises the contribution the agricultural sector has made to the success of Bimeda worldwide.” Professor Michael Doherty, Dean and Head, UCD School of Veterinary Medicine said, “We are delighted that construction of the UCD Bimeda Herd Health Hub has commenced at UCD Lyons Farm. Dairy herd health is an important element of UCD's One Health initiative which is focused on maximising the health and well-being of people, animals and the environment. We are looking forward to collaborating with Bimeda as an industry partner in research activities focused on furthering our understanding of the health of dairy herds.” He added, “In addition The UCD Bimeda Herd Health Hub will support the delivery of state-of-the art training to undergraduate and postgraduate students in the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine.” The development of the UCD Bimeda Herd Health Hub will also support the provision of UCD's flagship distance-learning graduate programme, the Graduate Certificate in Dairy Herd Health. This programme equi...

Top 5 Most Read RNS's on Vox Markets for Wednesday 21st September 2022 5. Blue Star Capital #BLU - Holding(s) in Company Mark White's holdings have reduced from 10.7% to 8.3%. 4. Dev Clever Holdings #DEV - Launch of Career Success Membership Program Dev Clever will be exhibiting at DIDAC, Asia's largest education conference and exhibition held at Bangalore, India where it will unveil further progress on its Launchmycareer platform with the launch of its Career Success Membership Program. 3. Greatland Gold #GGP - Notice of General Meeting A General Meeting will be held at Salisbury House, London Wall IN London on Friday, 7th October 2022 at 9.30am. 2. EQTEC #EQT - Southport Project Ownership Update The Company has executed with Rotunda Group and certain of its subsidiaries a series of legal agreements to accelerate development of the Southport Hybrid Energy Park. 1. Poolbeg Pharma POLB - Poolbeg licence of Melioidosis vaccine candidate Poolbeg Pharma has signed an exclusive Licence Agreement with University College Dublin (UCD) for a late preclinical stage vaccine candidate for Melioidosis, a disease for which there is no current approved vaccine available.

A successful pilot programme that has seen over 8,000 students in over 100 secondary schools across Ireland learn about machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) is set to be expanded in the coming school year. The pilot programme, which was rolled out to schools right across the country in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Kildare, is the first of its kind and has been marked as a huge success after its debut year. Students experienced a fully immersive experience into the technologies that are giving the world self-driving cars, and manufacturing robots, and they learned about the jobs of the future. Machine learning and artificial intelligence programme to be expanded in Irish schools With the support of Huawei Ireland, the programme was developed by Science Foundation Ireland Centre for Research Training in Machine Learning (ML-Labs) based at University College Dublin (UCD) and Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin). The programme was delivered via CSinc, a national research group based in TU Dublin and has ambitions to be rolled out again for the academic year 2022/2023 via the online learning platform CSLINC. The AI And ML module was developed by Joyce Mahon, an ML-Labs PhD student at UCD supervised by Brett Becker and Brian Mac Namee. Speaking about the programme, Vera Leader, Principal of Boherbue Comprehensive School in Cork, which saw 25 transition year students take part in the programme this year, said: “Our school is in a rural area so computers and engineering are high on the local agenda – but this programme has opened our students' eyes even more to the possibilities for artificial intelligence and machine learning. It has also challenged students in their thinking about what to study in the 5th and 6th year and whether they should consider studying STEM subjects in college – this wouldn't have happened without the programme. The structure of the programme meant that it was designed with both students and teachers in mind – so it has been very progressive and we look forward to offering the programme to students again next year.” Michael Moynihan, TD for Cork North-West, said: “This course's approach has helped students gain great insight into how AI actually works, to demystify and remove barriers to more advanced learning, and to emphasize the important roles of ethics and bias in AI. I'm delighted the Boherbue students have got such value from the module and I applaud Huawei Ireland and ML-Lab's work in this area and intention to expand the course in the coming school year.” Module Projects The module contains lesson plans, presentations, videos, classwork, homework and solutions for teachers. In addition, code and accompanying instructional materials are provided, to introduce various machine learning algorithms if the teacher desires a more technical approach, with minimal setup, no specific software requirements, and no cost to participate. Classes can be adapted by teachers to support diverse student groups, and the course authors recognize that for some students this might be their first-time exploring issues relating to algorithms and data. Students who successfully complete the course receive a Certificate of Completion from the TU Dublin research group. Speaking about doing the course in Boherbue, transition year student, Charlotte Murphy, said: “This programme has been a great experience for me, and didn't require any previous knowledge of coding so allowed me to get a grasp of the basics of AI and machine learning very quickly. It gave me a fresh perspective on the digital area and the relevance of STEM courses to the future world of technology. The insights and experience gained during the programme were invaluable.” Speaking about the expansion of the programme, Luke McDonnell, Head of PR for Huawei Ireland, said: “Artificial intelligence and machine learning have long captured our attention in science fiction stories, but many of the things that we have previously imagined are now a ...

The 2022 NovaUCD Student Enterprise Competition, an intensive 4-week mentoring programme for student entrepreneurs, has started with ten (10) early-stage ventures and a total of 23 participants. This year's participants are focused on a wide range of business ideas in sectors such as sustainable fashion, event management, household services, circular economy, human resources and hospitality. The entrepreneurship programme, now in its 8th year, is run by NovaUCD, the Centre for New Ventures and Entrepreneurs at University College Dublin (UCD), as a framework to support undergraduate and postgraduate students who want to work together to develop and grow start-up companies. NovaUCD Student Competition, 10 early-stage ventures The competition aims to assist entrepreneurial students in refining their start-up ideas through a series of structured workshops, including taught content from industry experts, interactive workshops, regular mentoring and pitching sessions. Tom Flanagan, Director of Enterprise and Commercialisation, UCD said, “Over the next four weeks we will be supporting the student entrepreneurs as they begin the process of converting their innovative business ideas into early-stage ventures. Our objective with the NovaUCD Student Enterprise Competition is to give the students the knowledge and confidence to continue to develop and grow their ventures into start-ups competing on a national and international stage.” The 4-week mentoring programme, which uses the Lean Startup and Business Model Canvas approach, includes a series of online structured workshops and interactive workshops delivered by Rohan Perera and Raomal Perera, Lean Disruptor. Topics such as, customer development; value proposition; working in teams; design thinking; prototyping, environment mapping; financial planning and effective fundraising and pitching, will be covered. At a final workshop, to be held in mid-June, each participating venture will pitch to a judging panel. Based on the evaluation of the presentations an overall winning team will be selected and will award a €5,000 cash prize; the second-placed team will be awarded a €3,000 cash prize and the third-placed team a €2,000 cash prize. The remaining 7 teams will each receive a €1,000 cash prize for completing the programme. The Early-Stage Ventures Over 120 students and over 50 early-stage ventures have completed the NovaUCD Student Enterprise Competition to date. Former participants include Charlie Gleeson, who took part in the 2019 competition with an e-scooter business idea, which he has since developed into Zipp Mobility, Ireland's leading micromobility operator. Zipp Mobility, an Enterprise Ireland high-potential start-up, which has raised €2.1 million in funding, has already become a significant player in the European e-scooter sharing market, with operations in multiple cities in the UK and Poland. The company also recently announced the launch of a new shared e-bike service in Dublin in partnership with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Students participating in this year's programme are from the UCD School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics, UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and the UCD Innovation Academy, and 50% of the participants are international students. The sponsors of the 2022 NovaUCD Student Enterprise Competition are, AIB, Arthur Cox, Deloitte, Ericsson, Goodbody Stockbrokers and Xilinx.

The Conference on the Future of Europe Citizens' Panel in Dublin Castle will take place on 25-27 February 2022, hosted by the IIEA, when citizens from across the EU will discuss the future of European economic, cultural, sport and digital policies. This is the third and final event in a series co-organised with the European Parliament Liaison Office in Dublin on the influence and role of the European Parliament in shaping the future of the EU in the context of the Conference on the Future of Europe. About the Speakers and Chair: Colm Markey is an MEP representing the Midlands-North-West constituency for Fine Gael since 2020 and currently serves on the Agricultural and Rural Development (AGRI) in the European Parliament. Prior to becoming an MEP, Mr. Markey was a member and former chair of Louth County Council (2009-2020) and is the former president of the Irish young farmers association, Macra na Feirme. He is the current leader of the Louth Leader partnership for SMEs and runs a family farm in Togher, Co. Louth. Laurence Farreng is a French MEP representing Mouvement Démocrate (MoDem) since 2019, and is also a local councillor and the former Director of Communication, Events and Protocol for the city of Pau in southwestern France. Ms. Farreng is the Renew Europe Group Coordinator for the Culture and Education (CULT) Committee in the European Parliament, a member of the European Parliament's delegation to the Conference on the Future of Europe and is the founder of the Bonjour l'Europe initiative facilitating youth placements in cities and universities across Europe. Josianne Cutajar MEP has represented the Maltese Labour Party in the European Parliament since 2019. She is the Vice-President of the European Parliament Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand and serves on the Industry, Energy and Research (ITRE) Committee focusing on digital policy and the single market. Before becoming an MEP, Ms. Cutajar worked in the Office of the Prime Minister of Malta where she worked on issues of equal gender representation, domestic and gender-based violence. She holds a Doctor of Laws and a Masters of Laws in European and Comparative Law from the University of Malta. The event chair is David Farrell, Professor of Politics at University College Dublin (UCD), and Chair of the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR). Professor Farrell is an internationally regarded expert in political representation, elections, deliberative democracy and mini-publics. He has served as a research leader of the Irish Citizens' Assembly, a member of the Stewarding Group of the Scottish Citizens' Assembly and the Welsh Assembly's Expert Panel on Electoral Reform. Professor Farrell previously served as the Head of the School of Politics and International Relations at UCD, and professor and head of social sciences at the University of Manchester. He holds a PhD from the European University Institute in Florence, Italy.

Dr. Deirdre Kilbane is Head of Division of the Emerging Network Laboratory (ENL) in Walton Institute at Waterford Institute of Technology, and an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Physics in University College Dublin. Deirdre received a BSc in Experimental Physics along with a PGD in Education from University College Dublin (UCD). She was awarded a PhD in Mathematical Physics from the National University of Ireland Maynooth for her thesis ‘Searches for signatures of quantum chaos'. From 2014-2016 she was a Marie Curie Fellow of ultrafast surface science in the Aeschlimann Laboratory, University of Kaiserslautern, Germany. She joined the TSSG in 2018 and is coordinator and principal investigator of the EU Horizon2020 FETOpen project PRIME. The aim of this multidisciplinary project is to develop a living brain implant that can sense and suppress epilepsy seizures before they happen. The vision of ENL is to develop innovative technologies for 5G/6G wireless, and quantum communication networks. The team's background is in information communication science, and they have a wide range of expertise in beyond 5g wireless communications, Internet of Things (IoT), network security and knowledge defined networks. The main research interests of Dr. Deirdre Kilbane centre around developing implantable medical devices to enable personalised medicine via the internet of bio-nano-things with a particular focus on neurodegenerative disorders and epilepsy. She is also interested in quantum technologies for quantum communication, sensing and imaging. Her research combines nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, quantum physics and molecular communications to develop innovative technologies for Agriculture, Healthcare and ICT. Dr. Kilbane is a member of three SFI Research Centres, Future Neuro (for neurodegenerative disorders), CONNECT (for communication networks) and VistaMilk (for digitalizing dairy). Walton Institute is a cornerstone of ICT research and development activity in Ireland since 1996. Based Waterford Institute of Technology's West Campus at Carriganore, Walton Institute undertakes cutting edge research blending fundamental science with real world commercial applications. The aim of the Institute is to investigate futuristic next-generation technologies, to verify their capabilities and applicability for today's society, and to work in collaboration with industry to ensure their commercialisation. The Walton Institute encourages inter-disciplinary research with prominent national and international reputation and competitiveness firmly positioning Waterford as Ireland's Innovation Capital ™. Walton Institute is named after the renowned physicist and Nobel laureate, Dr Ernest Walton, who was born in Co Waterford and awarded the Nobel Prize in physics in 1951 for being the first to split the atom. Walton's specialist areas include:  Precision Agriculture  Future Health  Intelligent Transport Systems  Smart Energy  Cybersecurity and Privacy  The Brain Initiative

In this episode ASA past president, Mary Delaney Speaks with Tom Tynan. Tom hails from a dairy farming background in the south east of Ireland. He was educated at University College Dublin (UCD) and Harper Adams University College Shropshire. He was the UCD Alumni Award winner from the UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science in 2015 Tom joined the European Commission in 2014 and served in the cabinet of European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, for the full five-year mandate. In December 2019 he became a Member of the Trade Commissioner's Cabinet.

While COVID-19 has been ever present for almost two years now, the spread of the new Omicron variant has brought the virus back to the top of the political agenda. As well as this reflecting on the latest COVID situation, our panel explores topics ranging from the outcome of COP26, global tax reform, what a new German Chancellor may mean for the future direction of the EU and, last but not least, the ongoing, never-ending negotiations on EU-UK relations and the future of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland. About the Speakers: Shona Murray is Europe correspondent with Euronews. Previously she was Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent, and Foreign Affairs correspondent with Newstalk. She's specialized in Brexit and has reported from dozens of countries such as Israel/Gaza, Iraq, Turkey/Syria border, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Haiti and Guantanamo Bay. She holds an M.Phil in International Peace and an LL.M in international law - both from Trinity College Dublin. She is alum of the US State Department Edward R. Murrow programme for journalists. Conor O'Neill is Head of Policy & Advocacy at Christian Aid Ireland, an international aid and development NGO based in Dublin and Belfast. He leads the organisation's work on climate change and economic justice, focusing on issues of human rights, corporate accountability, tax avoidance and inequality between the global North and South. He previously worked as a researcher and advisor in the Oireachtas, in the EU institutions and with a human rights NGO in Brussels. He has a BA and an MSc in Politics from Trinity College, Dublin. Aidan Regan is an Associate Professor at the School of Politics and International Relations at University College Dublin (UCD) and a Columnist with the Business Post. He is Director of UCD's Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence in the New Political Economy of Europe, and Director of Graduate Master Studies at the School of Politics. Aidan completed his PhD in Public Policy at the College of Social Science at UCD, whilst also working at the Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Labour Studies (AIAS), at the University of Amsterdam.

Anne O'Donoghue talks to Mike Gibney, emeritus professor of food and health at University College Dublin (UCD), about the history and the future of food.

In this Reboot Republic Rory and Martin from the Echo Chamber Podcast are joined by Professor Aidan Regan, Associate Professor at the School of Politics and International Relations at University College Dublin (UCD), and Director of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence in the New Political Economy of Europe at UCD's Dublin European Institute. We discuss the limitations of traditional 'neoclassical' economics and economists and the value of a political economy approach to give a broader understanding of economies and societies. Aidan outlines a new approach for fiscal and budgetary policy in Ireland - that would focus on the state borrowing and investing in key areas of housing, and in particular addressing the climate crisis. We also discuss the shift to the economic left -for investment not tax cuts - amongst the Irish people and its implications for politics. Please help this podcast continue by joining us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

In this Reboot Republic Rory and Martin from the Echo Chamber Podcast are joined by Professor Aidan Regan, Associate Professor at the School of Politics and International Relations at University College Dublin (UCD), and Director of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence in the New Political Economy of Europe at UCD's Dublin European Institute. We discuss the limitations of traditional 'neoclassical' economics and economists and the value of a political economy approach to give a broader understanding of economies and societies. Aidan outlines a new approach for fiscal and budgetary policy in Ireland - that would focus on the state borrowing and investing in key areas of housing, and in particular addressing the climate crisis. We also discuss the shift to the economic left -for investment not tax cuts - amongst the Irish people and its implications for politics. Please help this podcast continue by joining us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Moderator: Stephanie Weber, Communication Manager, European IP Helpdesk Guests: Brian Caulfield, Inventor and Professor of Physiotherapy, University College Dublin; Ciaran O'Beirne, Head of Knowledge Transfer, University College Dublin Stress-induced urinary incontinence affects almost 400 million people worldwide. A novel device to treat this condition through electro-stimulation of muscles was developed by researchers at University College Dublin (UCD) and Bio Medical Research (BMR) in Ireland. Brian and Ciaran explain the technology behind the invention and how the university's technology transfer office enabled the collaboration, paving the way to market success. This podcast is one of a series based upon technology transfer case studies published by the EPO in the summer of 2021. Read more

As we move back to indoor dining for next Monday, what can we do to it make it safer in poorly ventilated areas?. Well, a recent UCD study has found that air purifiers have four-fold increase in the removal of aerosols in poorly ventilated spaces. Ronan talks to Paul Flanagan, Managing Director of Camfil Ireland and Dr. Kevin Nolan of the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at UCD who were involved in the study. Paul Flanagan and Dr. Kevin Nolan talk to Ronan about the study, the camel device they used, the filters used in air cleaners, HEPA filters, why we should be copying what the healthcare industry is doing, and the governments official document on HEPA filters. Paul Flanagan and Dr. Kevin Nolan also talk about why schools can't just rely on open windows, computational fluid dynamics, mask wearing, LiDAR technologies, using smartphones to detect things, how efficient filters are, how technology can be a safety net, and be aware of your own personal health. More about the study: The study by Ireland's largest air filtration provider, Camfil in conjunction with University College Dublin (UCD) and the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital (MMUH) found that Camfil's City M air purifiers remove aerosols from poorly ventilated rooms at four times the normal rate. Experiments conducted by leading UCD researcher and lecturer, Dr. Kevin Nolan of the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, on the presence of aerosol in poorly ventilated spaces, used Camfil's City M air purifiers to rapidly clean a room of aerosol. Camfil is a leading solutions provider that has over 50 year's experience in clean air.

Sinéad Gordon is an experienced project manager, with a proven track record in delivering international world-class competitions and events. She is currently working as the Director of Governance & Strategy at Sport Ireland and previously was the Operations Manager for the Sport Ireland Campus. Sinéad has also worked as General Manager with Basketball Ireland, as the Head of Basketball Operations with Great Britain Basketball and as the Competitions Manager with FIBA Europe. She was one of the first Irish FIBA Technical Delegates and has a particular interest in the area of sport development and governance. She served as the basketball/wheelchair basketball technical operations manager at the 2012 London Olympics, as well as the 3X3 competition manager at the 2015 European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan. Additionally, she has served as the Senior Cluster Manager- Sport for the 5th Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan in 2017, with Paralympics Ireland as the Event Director of the Para Swimming European Championships held in Dublin, Ireland in 2018, and as Operations Manager of the Invictus Games in Australia in 2018. She earned her BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from University of Limerick and her MSc. in Sport Management from University College Dublin (UCD). You can learn more about Sport Ireland here: https://www.sportireland.ie/. The email for anyone wanting to contact Sinéad is sineadgordon@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-rice4/support

On 9 September at the Gate Theatre Dublin, Laureate for Irish Fiction Sebastian Barry delivered his first annual lecture entitled The Lives of the Saints. Speaking about the lecture, Sebastian Barry said, “In forty years of writing and living, inevitably and often by mere accident, a writer encounters other writers. This lecture is an account of some of the singular individuals met in this way over the years, many no longer with us, but who hold strong places in memory, and constitute a kind of private reference for how to endure as a writer and indeed how to write.” Sebastian Barry is the second Laureate for Irish Fiction and was awarded the honour by the Arts Council in early 2018. The Laureate for Irish Fiction promotes Irish literature nationally and internationally and encourage the public to engage with high quality Irish fiction. The Laureate for Irish Fiction has been developed by the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon and is supported by University College Dublin (UCD) and New York University (NYU).

In late 1994 Donal McCann undertook to play the lead in The Steward of Christendom. The second Laureate lecture, called Still Life, with Donal is Sebastian Barry's account of the extraordinary experience of working with such a unique, challenging and veritably nuclear actor and human being. Barry's first Laureate for Irish Fiction Lecture The Lives of Saints was delivered in Dublin in autumn 2018. It reflected on the people and writers who supported him along his writing journey, including his aunt Annie, Val Mulkerns, Benedict Kiely, Michael Hartnett, Leland Bardwell, Tom Murphy and Harold Pinter. Sebastian Barry is the second Laureate for Irish Fiction and was awarded the honour by the Arts Council in early 2018. The Laureate for Irish Fiction promotes Irish literature nationally and internationally and encourage the public to engage with high quality Irish fiction. The Laureate for Irish Fiction has been developed by the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon and is supported by University College Dublin (UCD) and New York University (NYU).

Anne Enright delivered her first US lecture as Laureate for Irish Fiction at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House as part of the Laureate programme in April 2016. Speaking prior to the lecture, Enright said, “When I flew to New York in February 2000 I thought my life could not get better: I was pregnant, I was bringing the proofs for my first New Yorker story in my bag, and I met Seamus Heaney on the plane. The next day I went to the offices of the magazine and paused in the ladies room to remember Maeve Brennan, and to consider the rumour that she lived for a while in the washroom of the old offices on West 43rd St. I have always been interested in what drives a writer mad. It was natural for me to think about Brennan while I was living in the city this year. I wanted to put her on the streets of New York, to write about place - but of course I wrote about madness instead. What is the difference between imagination and psychosis? And what made it impossible for Maeve Brennan, an Irish woman abroad, to be herself?” Anne Enright was the inaugural Laureate for Irish Fiction. The Laureate for Irish Fiction promotes Irish literature nationally and internationally and encourage the public to engage with high quality Irish fiction. The Laureate for Irish Fiction has been developed by the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon and is supported by University College Dublin (UCD) and New York University (NYU).

Martin O'Reilly is the co-founder and CEO of Output Sports, a spinout company from University College Dublin (UCD) which develops one-stop tools for S&C and Physiotherapy. Prior to forming Output, Martin completed his PhD, developing and evaluating machine-learning classification systems for exercise technique assessment and lectured in Biomechanics and Exercise at UCD. He was the 2019 winner of the 'Best Idea' category of Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneur.

Linda Morra is a Professor at Bishop's University in Sherbrooke, Quebec where she teaches Canadian, American, and Indigenous literatures.  She served as the 2016-2017 Craig Dobbin Chair of Canadian Studies at University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland, and previously was awarded a Sproul Fellowship from Canadian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. She has won several notable research and teaching awards and has served as President of the Quebec Writers' Federation. As if this isn't enough, she also sits on the advisory boards of Guernica Press, Canadian Literature, and Studies in Canadian Literature.  We met at her office at Bishop's to talk about Margaret Laurence and Jack McClelland, Letters, a book she edited with Laura K. Davis. 

On this episode, something a little different. Aidan Regan is an assistant professor at the School of Politics/International Relations at University College Dublin UCD, and has a podcast we think you'll like. We think you'll especially like this episode, since he recorded it while at a conference hosted by the Rhodes Center. His guest? Mark Blyth. He and Mark talk about how Mark first got interested in political economy, the perception versus reality of Europe's economic challenges, and why some bad economic ideas are just too good to give up. You can read a transcript of this episode here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fislkd-yjs4W4z2M_uHqlQVdQXhTF8Ug/view?usp=sharing]