Fourth Level

Research programme is revolutionising Irish education

Free second level education did it in the 60’s, the Programme for Research in Third-Level Institutions (PRTLI), launched a decade ago, is doing it now.

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Experts debate the use of embryonic stem-cell research

At the debate, a British expert on medical ethics congratulated UCC on its “admirable move” in approving the use of embryonic stem-cell research.

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Theme of Science Summit: Convergence

350 leading scientific researchers attended a two-day Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Science Summit in Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny, on 17 and 18 Nov.

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Three new research centres established

Three new scientific research centres are to be established in Cork and Shannon, which will provide research support for companies located nearby.

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Universities collaborate in development of nanoscience

The HEA has allocated EUR31.6 million to INSPIRE (Integrated nanoscience platform for Ireland) to improve Ireland’s capability in the field of nanoscience.

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Tyndall and BT collaborate on bandwidth challenge

Tyndall, a cutting edge research facility at UCC, has partnered with BT to conduct research and development into advanced optical networks.

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DCU professor uncovers rare Cicero text

Professor Colm Kenny, lecturer at Dublin City University, found the text inside a larger volume, where it had lain undiscovered for almost 200 years.

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Increased investment in Science Technology & Innovation

Investment in this area is now nine times what it was in 2000 and the Research and Development tax credit has been further increased.

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Key Budget measures for Education

In outlining the Budget measures, Minister Batt O’Keeffe called on the education partners to “work with him in collectively meeting challenges”.

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Health Atlas author wins award

Dr Diarmuid O’Donovan, Senior Lecturer in Social and Preventive Medicine at NUI Galway, has been awarded two prizes by the British Medical Association for his book, The Atlas of Health.

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IUQB sixth annual conference

The Irish Universities Quality Board conference aims to bring together key practitioners and policy makers concerned with quality in higher education.

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Hibernia College president proposed for top award

Harvard graduate Dr. Sean Rowland has been shortlisted for the Ernst and Young 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year Award, for his work with Hibernia College.

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Postgraduate Research Scholarship Scheme 2008

IRCSET has announced offers of EUR10.8m research funding to 150 candidates under its Postgraduate Research Scholarship Scheme 2008.

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Two new appointments to Board of SFI

Minister Micheal Martin has announced the appointment of Dr. Rita Colwell and Mr. Tom Boland to the Board of Science Foundation Ireland (SFI).

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Remarks by Peter Sutherland on Irish Higher Education

“All in the garden of Irish higher education is most definitely not rosy, particularly when looked at in the cold light of global comparisons.”

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€50m expansion programme for Cork’s Tyndall Institute

170 new research positions will be created, existing infrastructure will be upgraded, and new laboratories and a new incubation centre will be provided.

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DCU forges new links with northside colleges

Dublin City University (DCU) has signed an agreement establishing new links with one college and strengthening existing links with two others.

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Funding for teachers to take part in research projects

A programme which offers teachers places on research projects in third level colleges has been announced by Micheál Martin, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.

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New multi-million institute of nano science opened

The Naughton Institute - a new state of the art centre for nano science - was officially opened on 23 January 2008 at Trinity College Dublin.

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First ever survery of Irish Higher Education sector

The Higher Education sector is facing significant global challenges in the absence of a clear national strategy, according to a survey launched by Prospectus, a leading independent strategy consultancy.

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