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Twelve current and former DCU Olympians to represent Ireland in Paris. Representing Rugby 7s, Boxing, Swimming and Athletics, DCU will have twelve current and former students representing Ireland in Paris. Current students Béibhinn Parsons (Women’s Rugby 7s) and Jack Raftery (Athletics) will both compete in the coming fortnight. DCU Alumni taking part in the games include Jennifer Lehane (Boxing), Andrew Coscoran (Men’s 1500m), Jodie McCann (Women’s 5000m), Sophie Becker (Mixed 4x400m Relay, Women’s 4x400m Relay and Women’s 400m), Brian Fay (Men’s 5000m), Cathal Doyle (Men's 1500m) Kelly McGrory (Women's 4x400m Relay, Mixed 4x400m Relay), David Harte (Men's Hockey), Erin Riordan (Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay, Women’s 4x100m Medley Relay) and Fionnuala McCormack (Women’s Marathon). Fionnuala is also the first Irish woman to compete in five Olympic Games. David Sweeney, (MSc Elite Sports Performance, 2023), is the Field Event Lead for Team Ireland. DCU President Professor Daire Keogh said: “We are immensely proud of our students and alumni competing at the Paris Olympics. Thanks to their extraordinary dedication and talent they have truly earned the right to call themselves Olympians and participate in the world’s ultimate sporting contest. The entire DCU community is behind them as they represent their country and their University in Paris and we wish them every success.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eBbW8Z-t #TeamIreland #ParisOlympics #WeAreDCU #DublinCityUniversity DCU Global DCU Business School DCU Faculty of Engineering and Computing DCU Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences DCU Faculty of Science and Health DCU Educational Trust DCU Students' Union DCU Student Life Athletics Ireland Connacht Rugby Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU)

🎉Breaking News - STS Buys Part 21 🎉 Shannon Technical Services (STS) are delighted to announce the completion of the 100% purchase of Part 21 International.  This significant and strategic acquisition will enhance and compliment the core services STS already provide. We extend our gratitude to the following individuals and organisations for their assistance to STS in this acquisition; Patrick Shine Legal advisors: Flynn O'Driscoll and Camilleri Preziosi Advocates Tax: KPMG Accountants: Baker Tilly Malta STS also acknowledges the professionalism, care and conduct of the seller, Mr Kevin Craven and his legal advisors, Fenech & Fenech Advocates. Thank you very much to Mick Malone and Inġ. Chantel Spiteri of Part 21 International.  Onward and upwards! Ben Whelan will assume the role of CEO of STS and Part 21 International. Ambitious growth plans for Part 21 include expanding operations in both Malta and Shannon.  We will add an additional 15-20 positions in the first year and 20-25 positions in the second year.  We see significant market opportunities for STS and Part 21 especially given the current competitor landscape. STS are investing up to €100,000 in graphics equipment currently being set up in Malta. STS are establishing a Production Organisation Approval (POA) in Shannon and/or Malta. STS are the most trusted global aviation technical services partner. #aviationews #technicalservices #acquisition #mosttrusted #partner #part21

Massive congratulations to Réaltra Space Systems Engineering , a sister company of Emerald Aero Group member Realtime Technologies Ltd, for putting Ireland on the map again with their contribution to Ariane 6. Realtra was selected as one of the companies for the development of Ariane 6, which spans an industrial network across 13 European countries, led by prime contractor and design authority ArianeGroup. The Ariane 6 will use two technology systems designed and built by Realtra. France’s space agency, CNES, has prepared the Ariane 6 launch facilities at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. ARIANESPACE is the launch service provider that markets and operates the Ariane 6 launcher for institutional and commercial customers to launch a variety of missions into orbit. You can watch the journey using the following link: https://lnkd.in/eB4nxDTW Read more about this exciting advancement from RTE: https://lnkd.in/eGNZMnmt Find out more from Realtra: https://realtra.space/ and RealTime Technologies: https://www.realtime.ie/ #space #ireland #realtra #emerald Theresa Mulvihill

The ADAPT Centre at Dublin City University was named the winner of the Social Impact Award at the Analytics Institute of Ireland Analytics and AI awards. The award recognises the SignON project's groundbreaking work in using AI and data analytics to break down communication barriers between Deaf, hard of hearing (DHH), and hearing communities across Europe. Speaking at the event, Professor Andy Way, coordinator of SignON, expressed delight in accepting the award on behalf of the team. SignON leverages advanced AI and data analytics to create a mobile app that bridges European sign languages and spoken languages in real-time, enhancing inclusivity for DHH individuals. The team from DCU School of Computing / ADAPT, including Prof Andy Way, Aoife Brady, Dr Emma Clarke, and Jane Dunne, were instrumental in this transformative solution. The SignON EU consortium, led by Prof. Andy Way and Dr. Dimitar Shterionov, has 17 European partners working to address this critical need and facilitate clearer, more accessible communication. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eBmbqY2q

Our second panel discussion of the day covers the impact of Talent Development and the Skills Report on Manufacturing and RD&I featuring: ✳️ Pádhraic McGinn, Chief Executive Officer of Mergon Group and 2024 Chair of the Irish Medtech chaired the session and was joined by ✳️ Dr. Daniel Walsh TUS, Head of Department of Applied Science in the Technological University of the Shannon ✳️ Kevin Geary, Chief Operations Officer at Croom Medical ✳️ Geraldine Garvey, Senior Director in the Global Quality and Operations team in Stryker ✳️ Barry Regan Vice President & General Manager of Freudenberg Medical Geraldine Garvey pointed out the value of training and education in driving competence and confidence in employees from operators right through to Senior Leadership. She explained that Stryker invests in apprenticeships and upskilling as a core strategy, which also builds tenure and employee loyalty as workers experience the benefit of a robust career path. In addition to the impact for companies in Ireland, Dr Daniel Walsh of TUS pointed out that the Talent to Thrive Future Skills report will also form the basis for future programme development at third-level academic institutions. Kevin Geary stated that a lot of effort and detail has gone into the Future Skills report, and that it has implications for companies and individuals assessing their own career paths. He would encourage people to take it back to their organisations and reflect on its findings. View the report here: https://lnkd.in/eQ9rZ97c #SkillsReport #IrishMedtech #Event #Skills #Medtech

Day 2 at AIX 2024 in Hamburg was a soaring success for Emerald Aero Group! 🚀✈️ We had incredible opportunities to network and connect with industry leaders. We’re thrilled to be a part of this dynamic community! A massive thank you to Shirley Walsh, chairperson of Emerald Aero Group, who has led this delegation. A pleasure to support our progressive member companies on their global journey. Thank you to the following member companies who have represented Emerald Aero Group this week: Victor Twohig (T&T Precision Ltd.) | Emmet Byrne (Byrne Mech) | Gerard Farrelly & Gary Foley (Future Plastics) | Dyane Gallivan ((SCS) Shannon Coiled Springs) | Rolf Fuhrmann (Mann Engineering) | Colm Diggins (Takumi Precision Engineering Limited) | Sean Long (Enterprise Ireland) | Nicol Hoppe #AIX2024 #EmeraldAero #AviationInnovation #Hamburg #collaboration

Today, we are launching our latest whitepaper ‘Where next for MedTech – Key considerations for the factory of the future’. The report outlines how Ireland has built its reputation as an exemplar for #MedTech advancement, offering an ecosystem that encompasses innovation, focuses on talent, and is committed to supporting client sustainability and digital transformation. One example of this is Digital Manufacturing Ireland (DMI), a newly launched national centre of excellence established by the Irish Government to assist Irish-based manufacturers in rapidly adopting digital technologies to transform their value chains.  “The global MedTech sector is absolutely committed to saving lives and enhancing patient’s quality of life. This demands a continuous focus on innovation, requiring companies not only keep pace with evolving patient needs but also new technologies. World leading companies need to be flexible and agile to adapt quickly to emerging global trends and challenges in order to remain competitive” - Rachel Shelly, Global Head of Life Sciences at IDA Ireland.   Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ejyQsSQU _ Thank you to everyone who contributed, including DePuy Synthes's Shane Maher and Colm Hynes, Bausch + Lomb's Mark Hennessy, Baxter International Inc.'s Seamus Maughan, DMI's Claude Costelloe, Domhnall Carroll and Michael Kiely, Baxter International Inc.'s James Jordan, Cook Medical's Emmett Devereux, Janssen's Gary Hartnett, Boston Scientific's 'Michael Murphy, and CERENOVUS's Michael Gilvarry. #InvestInIreland #InvestInExtraordinary #MedTech #FactoryoftheFuture

Today's Irish Medtech Skillnet Steering Committee takes place at Cook Medical, Limerick, where we were warmly welcomed by Teresa Prendergast, Director of Continuous Improvement and Business Operations, and Louise Mee, Steering Committee member. Our Steering Committee provides vital input and influence on our current programmes and the development of future programmes. Irish Medtech Skillnet training programmes are built "for industry, by industry" and these industry representatives are our strategic guides. Our Steering Committee also includes Tony O'Reilly Alcon, Marguerite O Sullivan Kenvue, Committee Chair Annette Costello Stryker, Caroline Clancy Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS), Rob Hannon Boston Scientific, Grainne O'Meara Merit Medical Galway, Emma Kilgallon West Pharmaceutical Services, Caroline Walsh Aerogen, and Lorraine Kirk Bellurgan Precision Engineering. We wish to thank outgoing committee member, Lorraine, for her energy, support and collaboration over the past nine years of invaluable service on our Steering Committee including a term as Chair of the Steering Committee, Learn more about the industry-led transformative training programmes at https://lnkd.in/dvQZmWJ #Skillsgap #Upskilling #MedtechSkillnet #AdvancedManufacturing #TechnicalTraining #RegulatoryTraining #ManagementTraining #Funding #Skills #SkillsDevelopment Ann O'Connell Mary Kane Yvonne O' Byrne Hazel Hickey Siobhán Hennessy Skillnet Ireland

"In the era of AI, human wisdom remains irreplaceable. Together, AI and human ingenuity can revolutionise manufacturing and build a sustainable future." Carlos García, IMR's Head of AI Strategy was in action on the main stage this morning at the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference. First Carlos presented "Beyond Automation: Human Wisdom in the AI Revolution and after that, he was joined in a panel discussion by Henrik von Scheel, Ian Gardner FBCS CITP and Suresh Daniel which was moderated by Brian Barry. #AI #GenAI #ManufacturingExpoIRE #MASC #IrishManufacturing #Manufacturing #IMR

We are delighted to announce that Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland, laura burke, begins her term as President of Engineers Ireland, following her inauguration at our AGM last night. Laura is the 132nd President of the Institution and succeeds our outgoing President, Dr Edmond Harty, in the role. Also beginning his term as a Vice President of the Institution is Dave Murphy, former CEO of PM Group. David now joins Laura, Edmond, and current Vice President John Jordan, as a member of Engineers Ireland’s Officer Group. We wish Laura, and all of the Officer Group, a successful year ahead. #EngineersIreland #AGM