Postgraduate prospectus by Waterford Institute of Technology

POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES AT WIT

BUSINESS | EDUCATION | ENGINEERING HEALTH SCIENCES | HUMANITIES | SCIENCE www.wit.ie/pg

WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S INSIDE Welcome

Why choose WIT for your postgraduate study?

Which mode of postgraduate study is right for you?

Taught Postgraduate Programme Table

Before you Apply: All you need to know about Reseatch Opportunities

Day to Day Responsibilites of Research Postgraduates

Money Matters

International Postgraduates

BUSINESS Introduction Research Groups/Centres

EDUCATION Introduction Research Groups/Centres

ENGINEERING Introduction Research Groups/Centres

HEALTH SCIENCES Introduction Research Groups/Centres

HUMANITIES Introduction Research Groups/Centres

SCIENCE Introduction Research Groups/Centres

Wonderful Waterford

Your Questions Answered

Main Campus Map & Contacts

Postgraduate Opportunities at WIT

WELCOME Dear Prospective Student We are delighted that you are considering WIT as your destination for your postgraduate study and we hope that you will find the information you require to make this important decision, within this booklet. Waterford Institute of Technology is a vibrant and exciting organisation that recognises the primary importance of its people. We want bright, imaginative and selfmotivated people to come here for postgraduate studies and we look for the same qualities when we are recruiting our academic staff to lead our research groups. This makes for a postgraduate community, which is friendly, supportive and innovative. Although WIT is a young organisation in terms of research, it has developed a very good reputation as verified by its publication record and its successes in gaining extensive external funding against competition from Universities. These funding successes cover significant awards from the Irish Programme for Research in Third Level Institutions, Science Foundation Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, the Irish Research Councils, the Health Research Board and the European Union Framework Programmes, ICT, Socrates and Interreg programmes. This prospectus is designed to give you a taste of what is available for you at WIT. If it whets your appetite, we invite you to contact a head of department, course leader or lead researchers by e-mail to find out more and to visit us to see for yourself. I hope you will decide to join the postgraduate community in WIT and if you do, we give you an undertaking that we will do our best to make your experience here worthwhile, memorable and rewarding. Yours sincerely

Dr. Venie Martin Head of Development

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WHY CHOOSE WIT FOR YOUR POSTGRADUATE STUDY ? There are many factors you will have to take into account when making the important decision about which University or Institute will suit you best for your postgraduate study. The following check list may help you make this decision:

Postgraduate Degree Awards

The reputation and recognition of the awards granted. This is vital as you must not spend your important time preparing for an unsuitable award.

Most WIT Postgraduate awards are made by WIT under the authority delegated to it by the Higher Education Training and Awards Council (HETAC) within the framework of the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI). They are therefore of the highest quality and are recognised internationally. Doctorates in some areas are offered by HETAC directly.

The quality of the research undertaken. Some factors you should explore include The qualifications and public profile of the supervisory staff. Their publications record. Their ability to attract external competitive funding. The quality of the facilities - laboratories, workshops, studios, equipment, library and IT resources. The research environment. Find out if you will be working alone or part of a team and select the arrangement that suits you best. The location of the University or Institute - e.g. is it accessible, safe, healthy, attractive. Proximity to your home and family. Do you want to stay on in the University or Institute from which you graduated or do you want a change? There are pros and cons for each of these. The availability of suitable accommodation. Value for money - aim for high quality and low fees! In addition to tuition fees, check out living costs - these tend to be lower in smaller cities. Availability of grants and awards. Support services provided for postgraduate students. When you read this prospectus and compare WIT with other providers, you will be well placed to make an informed decision. If you decide that WIT suits you best, we assure you that we will do our very best to make your postgraduate experience worthwhile and rewarding.

Postgraduate Opportunities at WIT

Postgraduate awards at WIT fall into the following categories • Higher Diplomas • Postgraduate Diplomas • Taught Masters • Research Masters • Doctorate (PhD)

Advice to students on selection of the type of postgraduate award It is very important that you reflect carefully on your requirements before you make the important choice between a taught mode or a research mode award. Are you prepared for the freedom and academic challenge of a research award programme or will the structure and professional qualifications of a taught postgraduate programme suit you better?

To help you make that decision, take a look at our quick guide on the next page.

WHICH MODE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDY IS RIGHT FOR YOU ? TAUGHT PROGRAMMES • • • •

Mainly focused on continuing professional development Taught programmes can be offered in full-time or part-time mode Duration: Typical full-time programme duration is one year and part-time programme duration is two years Entry requirements at least a 2nd class honours Bachelor Degree (Level 8) in a field of study directly related to the subject matter of the masters degree • Students attend lectures, undertake a dissertation and their work is assessed through a combination of coursework and formal examinations • Taught programmes may also provide a means of entry on to a research degree programmes • Taught Postgraduate programmes at WIT operate on a semesterised basis: - Semester 1 - September to January - Semester 2 - February to June - Semester 3 - June to September See page 6 for a full list of taught programmes

RESEARCH PROGRAMMES • There are two research degree options: - Masters by Research - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) • Research programmes involve individual or small group projects under the supervision of highly qualified research leaders • In most cases, research programmes are examined by dissertation, in some cases a display or creative work and / or viva voce

Masters by Research

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

• Duration: Typical duration of a Masters by Research programme is 21 months full-time or 42 months part-time. • Minimum entry standard: 2nd class honours Bachelor Degree (Level 8) in a field of study directly related to the subject matter of the masters degree • Candidates will be expected to acquire a mastery of the principles and theory underlying their chosen subject and a knowledge and appreciation of the relevant literature • This will be achieved through research and attendance at courses and/or directed study programmes, where necessary.

• Duration: Typical duration of a PhD programme is three years (full-time) to six years (part-time) • There are two possible entry pathways for PhD students. Candidates normally commence their studies on the Masters Register but can transfer to the PhD Register after 12 months, subject to the satisfactory completion of the transfer process. Alternatively, candidates may be allowed direct entry to the PhD Register if particular criteria are met. • The PhD is conferred for advanced levels of achievement, in which the candidate demonstrates outstanding scholarship and ability. • The candidate must demonstrate that he/she has conducted original, independent research and has a broad knowledge of a particular field of study and a comprehensive knowledge of the specialist area upon which his/her research is focused.

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TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES The taught postgraduate programmes in WIT are mainly focused on continuing professional development and also may provide a means of entry into research degree programmes. Students attend lectures, undertake a dissertation and their work is assessed by a combination of coursework and formal examinations. How to Apply • Waterford Institute of Technology is moving to online applications. For details on how to apply for taught postgraduate programmes please visit our website at www.wit.ie/pg or contact Graduate Admissions by phone at +353-51-302670 or by email: pgadmissions@wit.ie • The deadline for applications can vary from course to course and you should check the website for details. Generally applications are requested by the 31st May for entry in September of each year. • Provisional offers may be made to those who have not yet completed their final examinations. • Late applications will be considered if places are available. • A selection process operates and if there are more applicants than places, offers will be made on the basis of qualifications and experience.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

BUSINESS

TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

PROGRAMME

AWARD TITLE

PROGRAMME MODE

CONTACT PERSON

NFQ LEVEL

Master of Business specialisations in; Marketing, Economics & Finance, Management, Corporate Administration, Human Resource Management

Master of Business

Full-time

Dr. Sheila O’Donohoe E: sdonohoe@wit.ie or Mr. Paul Morrissey E: pmorrissey@wit.ie

Master of Business in Accounting

Master of Business

Full-time

Mr. John Casey E: jcasey@wit.ie

Master of Business in Internationalisation

Master of Business

Full-time

Mr. Declan Cahill E: dcahill@wit.ie

Executive MBA

Master of Business Administration

Part-time

Mr. Tom Egan E: tegan@wit.ie

Master of Business in the Management of Change

Master of Business

Part-time

Mr. Sean Byrne E: sbyrne@wit.ie

Master of Business in Executive Branding & Reputation

Master of Business

Part-time

Dr. Susan Whelan E: swhelan@wit.ie

Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Enterprise Development

Postgraduate Diploma in Business

Part-time

Dr. William O’Gorman E: wogorman@wit.ie

Higher Diploma in Business in Farm Financial Management

Higher Diploma in Business

Part-time

Mr. Kevin Reidy E: kreidy@wit.ie

Higher Diploma in Business in Management

Higher Diploma in Business

Part-time

Mr. Ray Ryan E: rryan@wit.ie

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

Full and Part-time

Dr. Anne Jordan E: ace@wit.ie

MA Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Master of Arts

Full and Part-time

Dr. Anne Jordan E: ace@wit.ie

MA in Management in Education

Master of Arts

Part-time

Dr. Orison Carlile E: ace@wit.ie

Postgraduate Diploma in Science Education (Primary Science)

Postgraduate Diploma in Science

Part-time

Dr. Eleanor Owens E: eowens@wit.ie

MSc in Science Education (Primary Science)

Master of Science

Part-time

Dr. Eleanor Owens E: eowens@wit.ie

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ENGINEERING HEALTH SCIENCES HUMANITIES SCIENCE

PROGRAMME

AWARD TITLE

PROGRAMME MODE

CONTACT PERSON

NFQ LEVEL

MSc in International Construction Management (MScICM)

Master of Science

Full-time

Dr. John Wall E: jwall@wit.ie

Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Project Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Science

Part-time

Dr. John Wall E: jwall@wit.ie

MSc in Construction Project Management (MScCPM)

Master of Science

Full and Part-time

Dr. John Wall E: jwall@wit.ie

M. Eng in Electronic Engineering

Master of Engineering

Full and Part-time

Mr. Ken Deevy E: kdeevy@wit.ie

MA in Sport Psychology

Master of Arts

Full and Part-time

Mr. Gerry Fitzpatrick E: gfitzpatrick@wit.ie

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing - specialisations in; High Dependency, Rehabilitation and Habilitation, Medical/Surgical, Maternal and Child Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Disability

Postgraduate Diploma in Science

Part-time

Ms. Frances Finn E: ffinn@wit.ie

MSc in Nursing - specialisations in; High Dependency, Rehabilitation and Habilitation, Medical/Surgical, Maternal and Child Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Disability

Master of Science

Part-time

Ms. Frances Finn E: ffinn@wit.ie

Higher Diploma in Social, Personal & Health Education (SPHE)

Higher Diploma in Arts

Part-time

Dr. Paula Carroll E: pcarroll@wit.ie

MA in Social, Personal & Health Education (SPHE)

Master of Arts

Part-time

Dr. Paula Carroll E: pcarroll@wit.ie

MA in Second Language Learning & Teaching (Part-time)

Master of Arts

Part-time

Dr. Aine Furlong Email: afurlong@wit.ie

MA in Arts & Heritage Management

Master of Arts

Full-time

Dr. Rachel Finnegan E: rfinnegan@wit.ie

MA in Social Studies

Master of Arts

Full-time

Mr. Joe Moran E: jmoran@wit.ie

Árd Dioplóma sna hEalaíona í Léiriú Teilifíse/ Higher Diploma in Arts in Television Production

Árd Dioplóma sna hEalaíona

Full-time

Ms. Miriam Mulrennan Nemeton, An Rinn, E: miriam@nemeton.ie

MSc in Computing (Communications Software)

Master of Science

Full and Part-time

Mr. Jimmy McGibney E: jmcgibney@wit.ie or Mr. Richard Frisby E: rfrisby@wit.ie

MSc in Computing (Information Systems Processes)

Master of Science

Full and Part-time

Mr. Liam Doyle or E: ldoyle@wit.ie or Mr. Peter Carew E: pcarew@wit.ie

MSc in Computing (Multimedia and eLearning)

Master of Science

Full and Part-time

Mr. Patrick Felicia E: pfelicia@wit.ie

Higher Diploma in Applied Computing

Higher Diploma in Science

Full-time

Ms. Ciara Murphy E: cmurphy@wit.ie

Higher Diploma in Computing Business Systems Analysis

Higher Diploma in Science

Part-time

Ms. Deirdre O’Halloran E: dohalloran@wit.ie Mr. Chris O’Riordan E: coriordan@wit.ie

Postgraduate Diploma in Analytical Science with Quality Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Science

Part-time

Dr. Kathleen Grennan E: kgrennan@wit.ie

MSc in Analytical Science with Quality Management

Master of Science

Part-time

Dr. Kathleen Grennan E: kgrennan@wit.ie

Postgraduate Diploma in Quality Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Science

Part-time

Dr. Helen Hughes E: hhughes@wit.ie

MSc in Quality Management

Master of Science

Part-time

Dr. Helen Hughes E: hhughes@wit.ie

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES The Research Masters and Doctorate programmes involve individual or small group projects under the supervision of highly qualified research leaders. They are examined by dissertation and a viva voce plus in some cases a display or creative work.

ACADEMIC YEAR Research Postgraduate students generally commence their studies in September/October in line with the taught postgraduate academic year. However, students can commence their research postgraduate study at different times throughout the year. Full-time research postgraduate students normally work on their research for about 45 weeks per year, taking only 4-5 weeks holidays plus the normal range of public holidays.

MASTERS BY RESEARCH

Candidates for the Degree of Master (Research) will be expected to acquire a mastery of the principles and theory underlying their chosen subject and a knowledge and appreciation of the relevant literature. This will be achieved through research and attendance at courses and/or directed study programmes, where necessary.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The normal entry standard for a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree is an honours Bachelor Degree (minimum level: 2nd Class Honours) in a field of study directly related to the subject matter of the Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree. In the case of applicants for a research position who hold a 2.2 Honours degree, they may be required to undertake a Postgraduate Diploma or a Taught Masters degree. The qualifications of direct applicants from overseas will be reviewed using the NARIC index. Such applicants must also provide evidence of their competence in English, normally IELTS 6.5. WIT will also consider applications in respect of individual candidates who meet certain specified alternative entry qualifications, subject to the approval of Academic Council. These include high level professional qualifications, relevant high level experience and passing a qualifying examination.

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)

LEARNING OUTCOMES The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy is conferred for advanced levels of achievement, in which the candidate demonstrates outstanding scholarship and ability. The candidate must demonstrate that he/she has conducted original, independent research and has a broad knowledge of a particular field of study and a comprehensive knowledge of the specialist area upon which his/her research is focused.

There are two possible entry pathways for PhD students. Candidates normally commence their studies on the Masters Register but can transfer to the PhD Register after 12 months, subject to the satisfactory completion of the transfer process. Alternatively, candidates may be allowed direct entry to the PhD Register if particular criteria are met. In exceptional cases, such as the prior completion of a research Masters in a cognate area, candidates may be admitted to the PhD register on a probationary basis. This is at the discretion of WIT Academic Council or HETAC.

Normally, the duration of studies leading to the Degree of Master (Research) is twenty-one months (two academic years) from the date of admission to the Master’s Register (full-time) and up to forty-two months part-time (four academic years).

PhD

MASTERS BY RESEARCH

DURATION Normally, the duration of studies leading to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy is three academic years from the date of admission to the register (full-time) and up to six academic years (part-time) in exceptional circumstances, the registration authority may vary the required and permitted duration of the programme.

FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME Full-time: Research Postgraduates are normally considered as full-time students if they are undertaking fewer than 6 hours per week paid work on a regular basis during the normal day-time operational hours of WIT i.e. Monday to Friday, 9.15am-5.15pm. Professional development is considered an integral part of the higher degree training programme, and the programme may include tutoring or demonstrating. International candidates should be aware that student visas are for full-time study only. Part-time: Research Postgraduates are considered as part-time students if they are undertaking more than 6 hours per week paid work on a regular basis during the normal day-time operational hours of WIT i.e. Monday to Friday, 9.15am-5.15pm. The anticipated completion time for each part-time candidate will be specified at registration and their progress will be monitored against this. Periods of candidature for part-time candidates can be up to twice those set for full-time candidates.

TRANSFER FROM MASTER’S REGISTER TO DOCTORAL REGISTER In the case of a candidate transferring from the Master’s Register to the Doctoral Register, the required and permitted duration shall be measured from the date of admission to the Master’s Register.

HOW TO APPLY • In some cases there are opportunities to work on funded research projects, these are advertised in the national and local press and on our website. Those interested apply for the competition and qualified applicants will be shortlisted and interviewed for selection. • In all other cases, each individual completes and submits a research postgraduate application form which they obtain from the Research Postgraduate Admissions Office, Registrars’ or from the website at www.wit.ie/pg . The form will specify additional documentation that may be required e.g. transcripts of results, evidence of English competence. • Applicants for research places are expected to have an idea for a research topic. They are strongly advised to have had prior contact with WIT researchers to ensure that WIT has the capacity to supervise them and the facilities for the work they intend to undertake. Heads of Department and Research supervisors are happy to provide this type of advice to prospective research postgraduates. • Selection for research postgraduate places is on the basis of the applicants’ qualifications and experience and on the ability of WIT to support their proposed research project. • While research postgraduate applications can be submitted at any time of year, most of them are normally submitted in June when final examination results have been announced.

CREDIT TRANSFER Where, in exceptional circumstances, prior to application for admission to either the Master’s or Doctoral Register, a candidate has registered for, and completed part of, a programme of study leading to the award of a higher degree by research, by a degree awarding body other than the Institute, the Institute may, on application by the relevant academic department, allow credit for all or part of the work and time already spent by the candidate on such research, providing credit in respect of this research has not and will not be given by any other awarding body.

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DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES OF

RESEARCH POSTGRADUATES The greatest difference between undertaking your postgraduate award by taught or research mode is the level of responsibility you have to take for your own programme. This is much greater in the case of research students as each person is undertaking an individually tailored programme. Here are some examples of the responsibilities of research postgraduates. Each student is expected to: have an idea of the specific research area that interests them before they apply research all the options prior to application and make an individual application familiarise him/herself with the relevant rules and regulations governing postgraduate awards by research; agree the programme of work, and the aims, objectives and timeframe for the proposed programme, including the nature and extent of the guidance expected, with the supervisor(s); carry out the literature review and research work. agree a schedule of meetings with the supervisor(s) and arrangements for the evaluation of progress; inform the supervisor(s), as early as possible, of any significant problems and difficulties encountered; understand that the research and writing up must be their own work and not the work of the supervisor submit a dissertation in accordance with the schedule of the Institute and provide a minimum notice of two months of the intention to submit the dissertation for examination to the supervisor(s) and other relevant personnel; be responsible for ensuring that the dissertation presentation format is in accordance with regulations.

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Formal Training for all Research Postgraduates Generic Skills Training Waterford Institute of Technology is committed to graduating creative professionals who are capable of developing innovative solutions to the problems facing society. This will be achieved in part through the traditional supervisory process, which develops professional and disciplinary knowledge and technical skills. In addition there are a range of skills and attributes, which equip Levels 9 and 10 graduates to succeed in a wide range of different tasks and jobs and facilitate their contribution to the society they live in. While many of these skills are learnt as part of the supervised research process, they are often listed separately and referred to as GENERIC AND TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS. WIT provides a central programme of Generic and Transferrable Skills Training. The research postgraduate student and supervisor should undertake a training needs analysis - what skills are already possessed, what skills need to be developed and how and when this will be done. From 2009, when a research postgraduate submits a dissertation they will be required to submit a log book, signed off by their supervisor, showing the Generic and Transferrable Skills developed and the way in which this development was achieved. Many of the Generic and Transferrable Skills Training programmes are available free of charge. This programme is not designed to replace the support and development provided by supervisors; it is intended to be complementary. Many students who attend the programme find it also helps them to network with other students and develop interdisciplinary links. WIT Academic Council has approved a programme, which meets the following parameters and is: â&#x20AC;˘ based on individual learning plans â&#x20AC;˘ mandatory. Any student failing to comply with their agreed training plan will not be permitted to graduate with the Masters or PhD award. â&#x20AC;˘ monitored as part of the bi-annual review process

Representation Research Postgraduate students are represented on the Research and Development committee of WIT Academic Council. This group is responsible for the development and review of all policies and procedures for research postgraduate study at WIT.

Central Services for Postgraduate Students A wide range of supports are provided by WIT for all its students. These include:

WIT Facilities for Postgraduates

• Meals There is a wide range of restaurants on campus, providing meals and snacks to suit all tastes from 8am to 9pm daily.

The Library WIT Libraries provide a comprehensive range of information services and resources to support student learning and research. Facilities include over 1,400 reader spaces in an award-winning state-of-the-art library building offering a variety of technology-rich learning spaces including wireless access, group study and seminar rooms, a rooftop cafeteria and bookshop. In addition to a collection of over 200,000 books, journals and audio-visual materials, WIT Libraries also provide 24/7 access to an array of online journals and research databases, both on and off campus. Library staff offer friendly, on-demand, help and training to all students in finding and using the information that they need to succeed at college and into their future careers. Check out the library website at www.wit.ie/library for more information. The library contains 86 dedicated study spaces for research postgraduate activity. Unfortunately since there are fewer spaces than the total number of research postgraduates, it is not possible to provide everyone with their own dedicated space for the duration of their studies. Priority is given to those who have no other workplace (e.g. laboratory or studio) and to those writing up their dissertations or papers.

• Accommodation Service. Purpose built, modern student apartments are available for all WIT students. These are affordable and within easy reach of the Institute.

• Health and Counselling The Institute has its own Medical Centre with nursing staff, counsellors and a doctor available by appointment. • Pastoral Care The Institute provides chaplaincy support for students. Arrangements can be made for students with special religious needs. • Recreation / Clubs and Societies There are opportunities to participate in team and individual sports and in a wide range of other general interests. In addition to these, postgraduate students are encouraged and supported to network with each other and to run events for themselves. • Careers The careers office provides support and guidance for all WIT students and graduates. • Students Union Postgraduate students are invited to join the WIT Student’s Union. This is a good way to make friends, become aware of entitlements and become involved in student life

Computer Services There are spacious, dedicated work-spaces for over 100 postgraduate students. The Computer Services department is responsible for the maintenance and development of Institute IT Facilities including data and phone networks, e-mail facilities, MIS and general computing facilities for staff & students. In addition to the 600+ terminals in the Walton Building, there are extensive specialised computer facilities associated with the Library, research centres and academic departments. The WIT network is connected to highspeed broadband. Laboratories, Workshops and Studios These specialised facilities are provided by Departments. Some are shared with undergraduates; others are dedicated for postgraduate students and researchers. If you wish to view the research facilities, you are welcome to arrange a visit.

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MONEY MATTERS Tuition Fees Since these change from year to year a separate schedule is provided on our website at www.wit.it/pg Basically there are four categories and you need to ascertain which applies to you. • EU Citizens and full refugees • EU Accession countries and asylum seekers with right to remain in Ireland because of Irish-born children. • Non-EU citizens who are graduates of WIT • Non-EU citizens who are not graduates of WIT For the first three categories, all tuition fees must be paid when the postgraduate enrols. For the final category, fees must be paid when a place has been offered as this is a requirement for Irish study visas. If the applicant is unsuccessful in getting a visa, fees will be refunded in full. In the case of research postgraduates taking the programme part-time, they pay their fees according to the same schedule as full time students: • Two annual payments for Masters • Three Annual payments for PhD. • A retainer fee applies when significant extra time is required.

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Computers These are not normally provided by the Institute. The exception is in cases where a very high specification computer is required for the research.

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Living Costs and Academic Costs These vary with the students circumstances. They will include rent and subsistence, travel, entertainment and recreation. All postgraduates are expected to pay for costs incurred in doing their research (unless arrangements are agreed in advance) and for preparing and presenting the dissertation. Grants and Scholarships It is the duty of the postgraduate to work out the funding mechanism for this stage of their study. • Irish students who qualified for VEC or local authority grants during their undergraduate study, are normally able to continue these to their postgraduate study. • Research postgraduates may also apply for awards from the Irish Research Councils

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- Irish Research Council for Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS) funds research scholarships in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Law and Business Studies. Applicants must be nationals of a member country of the European Union. Scholarships are awarded initially for one year, but subject to terms and conditions, may be renewable for up to two additional years. Fees will also be covered for the period of the Scholarship. The closing date for receipt of applications is early January. Application forms and further information are available from: Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences, www.irchss.ie or Email: info@irchss.ie - Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology funds research scholarships in Science, Engineering and Technology. A formal call for submissions from interested students is advertised in national newspapers early in the new year and the funding starts in the following academic year. Funding will be available for three years to outstanding students who register to study towards a Ph.D., though this time period may be revised to cater for students whose research demands longer time periods. Applications must be made via the on-line system and forms are available from www.ircset.ie or Email info@embark.ie Some research students compete for places on externally funded WIT research projects. These are advertised in the press and on our website. Some research students are sponsored by their family or employer. Some research students are self-financing. Many of these work part-time to cover their expenses. Some duties may be available within WIT to assist people in this category. WIT has an Advanced Scholars Scheme whereby applicants with a first class honours degree from WIT can compete for an award within their School. International students who graduate from Bachelor’s programmes at WIT are permitted to pay EU fees, if they are successful in gaining a place.

INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATES WIT recognises the special needs of its international student community. The International Office at WIT provides the following services: • Advice on all visa related matters and study permits. • Pre-arrival information and advice about accommodation, travel etc. • Telephone contact and support for emergencies • Meeting and greeting students arriving in Ireland for the first time • An induction programme to familiarise students with basic life skills for the new environment. • A special social programme to help new international students integrate and make friends. • English language support when required • Acting as an advocate for students who encounter problems or difficulties, academic or personal. E-mail: international@wit.ie Telephone: +353 51 306124

How to apply: • Non-EU applicants should first submit a general international application form to the International Admissions Office. • This will enable the Institute to guide them about the feasibility of making a full postgraduate application. • International applications should be submitted in March of the year of intended entry.

“I want to higlight the enormous role of the International Office towards the well being of international students. From my personal experiences, the International Office has been most accommodating, considerate and professional. It is providing excellent services to the international students regardless of nationality and ethnic background. I am sure that International office will continue to deliver the outstanding services under dynamic and enduring leadership.” Maqsood Mustaq, Software Engineer, Unified Communications, Cisco Systems Internetworking (Ireland) Limited and Former WIT International Computing Student www.wit.ie/pg

BUSINESS Welcome to the School of Business, a community of over 100 faculty members and almost 1,900 students engaged in many different activities but focused on just one goal - developing thinking professionals, fit for practice and fit for life.

CONTACTS

The School of Business is one of Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest and incorporates undergraduate, postgraduate, executive, research and entrepreneurial education. The School of Business has a large and vibrant graduate student population. The students run their own society. This comprises students pursuing research degrees and taught (structured) programmes of which the School has a full portfolio. Our taught postgraduate programmes cover all business and management disciplines so we have one to suit you. Please contact us for detailed information or see our website.

Graduate Promotions: Ms. Jackie Murphy Tel: +353-51-302424 E: jmmurphy@wit.ie

Our research students join our school as creators of new business and organisational knowledge. This activity is carried out in peer relationships with our staff. Whilst research is an independent activity, the School provides multiple opportunities for interaction with other students and offers modules to support research. Business research can be conducted in an action-oriented way with practice or at a more conceptual level and tested in practice. The School of Business has a long tradition in both modes. Many of our research students join the School on a funded research project in one of our centres/groups but can also join a research stream on a self-financed and part-time basis. The School of Business is rooted in commitment to your learning and development and offers an open access platform for you to excel. The postgraduate journey is a rewarding and exciting one. You can contact any of the named individuals in this section or the Course Leader for research in the School, Ms. Mary Mosse (mmosse@wit.ie).

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Head of School: Thomas Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Toole, BComm, MBS, PhD, FMII Email: totoole@wit.ie Course Leader for Research: Ms. Mary Mosse, BA, HDip. Ed, MA (Econ) Email: mmosse@wit.ie

School Administrator: Ms. Sandra Haberlin Tel: +353-051-302841 E: shaberlin@wit.ie School Secretary: Ms. Jenny Mullen Tel: +353-51-302184 E: jmullen@wit.ie School Fax No: +353-51-302688

Department of Accountancy & Economics Head of Department: Mr. Ger Long, MBA, FCA, AITI, ACIM (Chair of School Research Committee) Tel: +353-51-302026 E: glong@wit.ie Department Secretary: Ms. Sarah Kennedy Tel: +353-51-302036 E: skennedy@wit.ie

Department of Management & Organisation Head of Department: Ms. Joan McDonald, BComm, HDip, ACIS, MA Tel: +353-51-302483 E: jmcdonald@wit.ie Department Secretary: Ms. Fiona Crossan Tel: +353-51-302675 E: fcrossan@wit.ie

Department of Graduate Studies Head of Department: Denis Harrington, B. Comm, MBA, PhD Tel: +353-51-302427 E: dharrington@wit.ie Department Secretary: Ms. Joan Mangan Tel: +353-51-302857 E: jmangan@wit.ie

“The main difference between research and taught. Research is a completely different experience as you don’t have a weekly timetable with classes to attend and deadlines to meet all the time, but you have to set your own schedule and discipline yourself to stay on schedule. It has been both exciting and frustrating at times.” Vasileios Charitsis, Masters by Research in Business

RESEARCH GROUPS/CENTRES

FURTHER RESEARCH AREAS/TOPICS

Centre for Enterprise Development and Regional Economy Dr. William O’Gorman E: wogorman@wit.ie Mr. Eugene Crehan E: ecrehan@wit.ie

Accountancy

Waterford Crystal Centre for Marketing Studies Dr. Anthony Foley E: afoley@wit.ie Dr. Susan Whelan E: swhelan@wit.ie

Supply Chain Management

Banking Business Information Systems Project Management Economics Human Resource Management International Business

Centre for Management Research in Healthcare & Healthcare Economics Mr. Chris O’Riordan E: coriordan@wit.ie

Management Practice

Finance Research Group Dr. Sheila O’Donohoe E: sodonohoe@wit.ie

CONTACT Course Leader for Research: Ms. Mary Mosse E: mmosse@wit.ie

Business Education and Teaching Research Group Dr. Pio Fenton E: pfenton@wit.ie Ms. Margaret Skelly E: mskelly@wit.ie

Graduate Promotions: Ms. Jackie Murphy Tel: +353 - 51 - 302424

E: jmmurphy@wit.ie

Rural Development Studies Cluster - RIKON Dr. Mary Holden E: mholden@wit.ie Dr. Felicity Kelliher E: fkelliher@wit.ie Dr. Pat Lynch E: plynch@wit.ie

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Centre for Enterprise Development and Regional Ecomony - CEDRE The Centre for Enterprise Development and Regional Economy (CEDRE) is one of the conduits of WIT’s mission to be a major contributor to the economic growth and development of Ireland’s South East region. With extensive expertise amongst its academic and research staff, in a wide range of disciplines, WIT is well resourced to be a key force in supporting, promoting and developing entrepreneurship in the region. CEDRE brings this expertise together in an open, flexible and collegiate manner. It provides a framework and environment for entrepreneurs, researchers, academics and policy makers/implementers to engage in a mutually complementary manner to support economic growth and development in the region. The Centre’s Mission Statement: CEDRE is a driving force in integrating relevant regional stakeholders to develop the South East as an entrepreneurial region. The Centre achieves this though active engagement with, research into and publication of research about: • Entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship (male and female) • Owner managers • Enterprise creation, development, growth and internationalisation • Enterprise Policy • Entrepreneurial regions • Technology and Knowledge Transfer • Family enterprises The Centre is focused on: • High potential start-ups (HPSUs) • Clustering of related businesses and services • Entrepreneurial regions • Regional Innovation Clusters (RICs) • Social entrepreneurship • Regional economy The over-riding objective of CEDRE is the development of entrepreneurship education and research. In educating and developing entrepreneurs and business owners, as well as policy makers and business advisors, the Centre positions itself at the forefront of entrepreneurial activity in the region.

Contacts: Dr. William O’Gorman E: wogorman@wit.ie Mr. Eugene Crehan E: ecrehan@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/cedre

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Waterford Crystal Centre for Marketing Studies

The Waterford Crystal Centre for Marketing Studies brings together the marketing expertise of a core team of 23 faculty members and acts as a research and teaching focus for a total of 35 postgraduate students in the marketing area. The Centre provides an environment for marketers, academics, researchers and policy makers to engage with one another to support research, enterprise and regional strategy. Key research interests at the Waterford Crystal Centre for Marketing Studies include marketing strategy, innovation and knowledge transfer, brand and reputation management, consumer behaviour and sports marketing. The Centre’s research is applied with several industrial and societal contexts, including tourism (with Fáilte Ireland), healthcare management (with the Health Services Executive), enterprise, innovation and knowledge transfer (with Enterprise Ireland) as well as specific collaborative projects with industry. Recent postgraduate student projects reflect the above research interests, including the development of brand communities through event marketing, brand management in the public sector, how to attract customer oriented service employees through the corporate brand, service innovation and brand co-creation, the development of an innovation scale and investigating the process of innovation. The research centre frequently has funded postgraduate vacancies and welcomes potential candidates to contact us directly or visit our website.

Contacts: Dr. Anthony Foley E: afoley@wit.ie Dr. Susan Whelan E: swhelan@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/wccm

Centre for Management Research in Healthcare and Healthcare Economics The Centre for Management Research in Healthcare and Healthcare Economics is a unique collaborative venture that strives to address the need for a well-crafted and effective healthcare system in the Irish context. Underlying the formation of the Centre was the belief that helping to deal with the current healthcare challenges starts with a solid foundation of research that combines the expertise of healthcare professionals and academic researchers. The Centre is a regional partnership, which brings together leading healthcare executives and representatives in the field of management and organisation of healthcare. Since its inception, the Centre has benefited from a collaborative partnership with the Health Services Executive South East (HSESE), which allows us to leverage the best ideas from academia and the field of practice. This is very much a mutually beneficial arrangement, whereby researchers from the Centre have access to both local and national HSE personnel but also where the HSE themselves are provided with guidance, tuition and the outcomes of focussed research to assist them in their priority areas. In addition, the Centre collaborates with other relevant organizations, both nationally and internationally. Current research topics include: • Quality Implementation Frameworks in Healthcare • Healthcare Accreditation • Performance Management in Healthcare • Patient and Public Involvement in Healthcare DecisionMaking • Human Resource Development in the Health Services • Reputation Management • Healthcare Economics • GP Management Practices

Finance Research Group

The Finance group is an emerging one building on the strong tradition of accounting within the School. Its initial aims are to enhance both the subject group capacity and to engage in knowledge transfer, which are central to the Research and Knowledge Transfer Strategy of the School. Key research interests include corporate governance, cognitive biases in finance, investor psychology, small firm finance, stock market anomalies, financial statement disclosure and audit, mergers and acquisitions, financial regulation, ERP systems and management accounting techniques. A series of initiatives are being undertaken to inform teaching, help in the dissemination of research activity to both students and practitioners and help generate research funding. These activities aim to enhance the quality of both undergraduate and postgraduate learning; provide support for publication through seminars and conferences whilst assisting in the transfer of knowledge into the region and across national networks also. The projects serve to build critical mass and to enhance scholarship whilst acting as a foundation for the development of specialist themes across the finance discipline.

Contact: Dr. Sheila O’Donohoe E: sodonohoe@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/frg

Contact: Mr. Chris O’Riordan E: coriordan@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/cmr

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Business Education and Teaching Research Group BETR The BETR group is focused on research oriented investigating improved education strategies for business education. Key interests include: • Simulation techniques for education of a number of business subjects. • Development of case based education. • Investigation of best practice for group assessment and assignment in a business school. • Use of technology and IT in business education. • Multi-discipline assessment methodologies. The BETR group is an emerging group within WIT which has a number of opportunities for any motivated researcher.

Contacts: Dr. Pio Fenton Ms.Margaret Skelly Website: www.wit.ie/betr

E: pfenton@wit.ie E: mskelly@wit.ie

Rural Development Studies Cluster - RIKON (Research in: Innovation, Knowledge & Organisational Networks)

The Group was established in the Spring of 2007 by Dr. Mary T. Holden, Dr. Felicity Kelliher and Dr. Patrick Lynch. The RIKON Group is interdisciplinary, representing several streams of academic thought. Currently, the group’s members supervise twelve funded research Masters’ students and three PhD candidates. The main interest of the RIKON Group is to assist firms to achieve managerial capabilities in innovation and knowledge (which includes its transfer as well as organisational/ management learning); as such, project member’s work closely with Enterprise Ireland, Fáilte Ireland South East, and firms located in the south-east region. RIKON also has a special focus in research, which aids business development within small rural communities. The group is particularly active in research involving: - Fáilte Ireland’s Tourism Learning Networks, - Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Voucher Scheme, and - a current learning and knowledge transfer initiative in WIT. The Group’s work reflects recognition at academic, industrial and government levels that current and future competition must be based on knowledge; hence innovation, knowledge and an organisation’s networks are the bases of RIKON’s research activities. The group is vigorous in their dissemination activities - having published a number of academic articles in their areas of interest.

Contacts: Dr. Mary Holden Dr. Felicity Kelliher Dr. Pat Lynch Website: www.wit.ie/rikon

E: mholden@wit.ie E: fkelliher@wit.ie E: plynch@wit.ie

“There has been an obvious step up in level from undergraduate to postgraduate, it has been a great learning experience for me and I know I will reap the benefits. I would highly recommend the experience to anyone.” Michael McNamara, Masters of Business (Economics & Finance)

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EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The School of Education and Professional Development offers an exciting and diverse range of courses at postgraduate level including Masters and PhD programmes. These include specialist courses in Education Management, Social Personal and Health Education, Primary Science Education, and Teaching and Learning in Further and Higher Education. These courses provide progression routes for graduates of undergraduate courses in Education, Community Education and Development, Adult Education and Adult Literacy and to practising teachers seeking accredited continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities. Furthermore, the School of Education and Professional Development offers an extensive part-time adult education portfolio. The School of Education and Professional Development is also a leading research centre, with an extensive range of national and international partnerships and plays a key role in debates on education policy and practice in Ireland. Many of the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff are actively engaged with international partners in Europe, China, Newfoundland and Russia.

CONTACTS Acting Head of School: John Wall, BE, MSc, MBA, MA, PhD, CEng, MIEI, MICE Tel: +353-51-302237 E: jwall@wit.ie School Administrator: Ms. Fiona Murphy Tel: +353-51-302706

E: fmurphy@wit.ie

Department of Adult & Continuing Education Head of Department: Ms. Mary Fenton, BSc (Hons) Mgmt, MA, MBS Tel: +353-51-845584 E: mfenton@wit.ie Assistant Head of Department: Mr. Richard Moody Tel: +353-51-302720 E: rmoody@wit.ie Postgraduate Administrator: Ms. Martina Mullally Tel: +353-51-302225 E: mmmullally@wit.ie

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“Some of the best things about postgraduate study in WIT, is the style of teaching, it is a comfortable and free environment.” Juan He, Masters in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

RESEARCH GROUPS/CENTRES Continuing Professional Development of Teachers Ms. Mary Fenton E: mfenton@wit.ie Literacy Development Centre Ms. Geraldine Mernagh E: gmernagh@wit.ie

FURTHER RESEARCH AREAS/TOPICS Adult Guidance Dr. Anne Jordan Ms. Lucy Hearne

E: ajordan@wit.ie E: lhearne@wit.ie

Education Management Dr. Orison Carlile

E: ocarlile@wit.ie

E-Learning Mr. John Wall

E: jwall@wit.ie

Entrepreneurship Education Ms. Mary Fenton E: mfenton@wit.ie Mr. John O’Connor E: info@eetc.ie Innovative Models of Course Delivery Ms. Helen Murphy E: hmurphy@wit.ie International Education Ms.Karen Bunyan

E: kbunyan@wit.ie

Problem Based Learning Dr. Orison Carlile Ms. Siobhán Drohan

E: ocarlile@wit.ie E: sdrohan@wit.ie

Recognition of Prior Learning Ms. Maeve O’Grady Tel: +353-51-845691 Philosophy of Education Mr. Sean Moran

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E: spmoran@wit.ie

Continuing Professional Development of Teachers

The School of Education and Professional Development is to the fore in the provision of postgraduate courses to educators across the spectrum of education to meet their CPD needs including: • Masters in Management in Education • Postgraduate Diploma/Masters in Teaching and Learning in Further and Higher Education • MSc in Education (Primary Science) • Higher Diploma in Social, Personal and Health Education • Masters in Social, Personal and Health Education These courses are delivered in part-time mode in WIT and other outreach centres and some are delivered in blended mode i.e., using a combination of traditional face-to-face and e-learning methodologies. The Postgraduate Diploma/Masters in Teaching and Learning in Further and Higher Education is also delivered in full-time mode and caters for both national and international students. As part of these courses, students are required to undertake research, which contributes to their own professional practice and to the field of education research.

Contact: Ms. Mary Fenton E: mfenton@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/adulted

Literacy Development Centre

The key research areas within the Literacy Development Centre include: • Adult Literacy Teaching Methodologies • Teacher Training programmes for Adult Literacy Practitioners • Workplace Literacy • Family Literacy • Literacy as Social Practice Over the past three years, the Literacy Development Centre has had a number of on-going funded and in-house research projects addressing the above areas. An examination of Workplace Literacy training in organisations has been underway since early 2007 and this research is attempting to identify and quantify the benefits of the provision of Workplace Literacy programmes in an organisational setting. The context for this research is the National Skills for Work initiative and the strategy set out by the Expert Future Skills Group. An in-house action-research project has also taken place to examine the practice of literacy tutors, their understanding of literacy and how this impacted on their work. Themes explored included to what extent tutors feel consulted about issues such as definitions of learner progress, the voices that count, the value base underpinning the national literacy service and the ownership of literacy.

Contacts: Ms. Geraldine Mernagh E: gmernagh@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/ldc

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ENGINEERING The School of Engineering is one of six academic schools within Waterford Institute of Technology and comprises the departments of Architecture, Engineering Technology, Construction & Civil Engineering and Trade Studies. There are over 100 faculty members in the school serving some 1100 full time students and 750 part-time craft apprentices. The Engineering School is committed to the pursuit of the best practice in learning and teaching across the wide range of disciplines in the school and to the development of innovative part-time programmes that will serve the needs of practicing professionals in Irish industry. For the past decade the school has been pursuing a strong research agenda linked to local and regional industries. Undergraduate project work is grounded in real life problems experienced by companies with which the school staff has contacts while postgraduate work, both in taught and research programmes is growing and is recognised as vital to the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future development. Well qualified staff and the student centred approach to education that permeates the school makes for an enjoyable student experience, while the facilities of a modern campus and the resources of the city and the south-east region all serve to meet the social and developmental needs of our students.

CONTACTS Head of School: Mr. Denis Moran, DipEng, MSc, CEng, FIEI Tel: +353-51-302022 E: dmoran@wit.ie School Administrator: Ms. Claire Fitzpatrick Tel: +353-051-306160 E: cmfitzpatrick@wit.ie School Secretary: Ms. Geraldine Hallissey Tel: +353-51-845568 E: ghallissey@wit.ie School Fax No: +353-51-302666

Department of Engineering Technology Head of Department: Mr. Albert Byrne, BSc, MSc Tel: +353-51-302032 E: abyrne@wit.ie Department Secretary: Ms. Catriona Carroll Tel: +353-51-302613 E: cbcarroll@wit.ie Department of Architecture Head of Department: Ms. Maire Henry, BArch (Hons), MBA, MRIAI Tel: +353-51-306190 Email: mhenry@wit.ie Department Secretary: Ms. Jenny Coade Tel: +353-51-302035 E: jcoade@wit.ie

Department of Construction & Civil Engineering Head of Department: Ken Thomas, BE, MA, PhD, CEng, MIEI Tel: +353-51-302028 E: kthomas@wit.ie Department Secretary: Ms. Alison Ryan Tel: +353-51-845512 E: aeryan@wit.ie

Postgraduate Opportunities at WIT

“Postgraduate study is a life changing experience, shared with a number of like-minded individuals, interested in challenging our learning boundaries and reaping the benefits of our individual commitment.” Fiona McHardy, MSc in Construction Project Management

RESEARCH GROUPS/CENTRES

FURTHER RESEARCH AREAS/TOPICS

Materials Characterisation Processing Group Dr. John O’Dwyer E: jodwyer@wit.ie

Nanopositioning & Nanomeasurement Mr. Joe Phelan E: jphelan@wit.ie

South Eastern Applied Materials Research Centre - SEAM Dr. Ramesh Raghavendra E: rraghavendra@wit.ie

Semiconductor and Solid State Research Mr. Philip Walsh E: prwalsh@wit.ie

Wireless Communications & Large Scale Simulation Group Dr. Paul O’Leary E: poleary@wit.ie Nanotechnology Research Group Dr. Joe O’Mahony E: jomahony@wit.ie Advanced Automotive Electronics Control Group Mr. Henry Acheson E: hacheson@wit.ie Mr. John Manning E: jmanning@wit.ie Advanced Manufacturing Technology Research Group Mr. Joe Phelan E: jphelan@wit.ie Microelectrics & Systems Research Group Mr. Ken Deevy E: kdeevy@wit.ie Construction Industry Research & Knowledge Group - CIRK Dr. Ken Thomas E: kthomas@wit.ie

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Materials Characterisation & Processing Group - MCP and South Eastern Applied Materials Research Centre - SEAM The Materials Characterisation and Processing Group (MCP) is a transdisciplinary research group and currently involves academic staff from the Schools of Engineering and Science at the Institute. The Group has secured funding to establish the South Eastern Applied Materials Research Centre (SEAM) under the Enterprise Ireland Applied Research Enhancement programme. The combined MCP Group and SEAM Research Centre, is now one of the established research clusters at the Institute. Their strategy is to create a strong applied research base by promoting and establishing industry-academic collaborations. The MCP Group has been engaged in National, EC-funded and other International collaborative research in the following areas. • Bulk Metallic Glass Composites

Wireless Communications & Large Scale Simulation Group This research group was formed in 2002 with the aim of researching into the Radio Frequency (RF) air interface with a particular emphasis upon the measurement and simulation of the characteristics of the wireless communications’ channel for cellular, indoor and satellite wireless communications. Research carried out primarily includes applied research for innovation in modulation, coding and related embedded processing. Recent innovations in the electronic system-onchip (SOC) area, which combined Radio Frequency (RF) capability with the SOCs, are also being exploited. This permits extensive research in wireless sensing and control.

Contact: Dr. Paul O’Leary E: poleary@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/wireless

• Nanostructured Materials • Metallic Foams • X-ray Microtomography • Polymer Composites • Microwave Processing and Remediation • Structural Health Monitoring of Polymeric Composites • Magnetically Targeted Nanoparticles

Nanotechnology Research Group

These research activities are expected to make a useful contribution to key industrial sectors including medical devices, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and waste remediation.

Contacts: Dr. John O’Dwyer Dr. Ramesh Raghavendra Website: www.wit.ie/mcp www.wit.ie/seam

E: jodwyer@wit.ie E: rraghavendra@wit.ie

This Nanotechnology Research Group offers state-of-the-art laboratory facilities located within the Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biology Research Centre (PMBRC) and the School of Engineering. The group provides an interdisciplinary research environment for graduates of Engineering and Science. Our main research topics are: • Organic Electronics • Solar Power Generation • Sensor Technologies • Scanning Probe Microscopy Techniques • Low Light Level Spectroscopy • Thin Films

Contact: Dr. Joe O’Mahony Website: www.wit.ie/nano

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E: jomahony@wit.ie

Advanced Automotive Electronic Control Group The Advanced Automotive Electronic Control Group was established in 2000 at Waterford Institute of Technology to carry out research, consultancy and training in software and electronic systems applicable to automotive applications. The group’s three principal researchers bring together complementary skills from the automotive and electronic areas. The group aims is to provide researchers with the practical skills that will enable them to secure employment as research and development engineers in the automotive industry and to provide a consultancy service to companies in the automotive area. The group has recently been involved in a project to conduct a general test on the usability and safety of the New T0105 System 05 satellite navigation system as it appears on a compact SUV (sport utility Vehicle) .This project was initiated by an Italian company DHS Milan and involved 27 researchers in 6 countries including Ireland (WIT, TCD and UL), Japan (NIME), Finland (UIH), Italy (Politech University in Milan). The group members have provided training courses on Automotive Networks (CAN, LIN, MOST, FLEXRAY) and Automotive Diagnostics (EOBD, OBDI, OBDII) to the Automotive Industry and to other Educational Institutions. We also develop automotive training products and test equipment.

Advanced Manufacturing Technology Group

Research in the AMT area is carried out at Masters and PhD level. Arising out of active links with Industry funding has come through partnerships with local and national industry as well as through the national competitive research grant system. The AMT Research Group is the longest established research grouping in WIT and has a long list of successes in terms of graduates, funding and sustainable technical development. The AMT research focus in the past has been in the general area of Automated Systems and specifically the following: Automation; FMS/FMAS & ASRS; Manufacturing Process Development; Component Feeding. Flexibility and low cost production through automation were key objectives of this work and real skills have been developed in this area. Over the past six years the above Automation research focus has been towards the area of precision engineering with current specific interests in the following: • ultra precision location and measurement; low cost solutions for the precision industry. • piezo based micro/nano systems: instrument/system design; development and implementation for positioning and measurement. • micro/nano level feeding, gripping; flexible assembly of complex precision devices.

The group has a number of ongoing projects that include: • • • •

Investigation of vehicle inter network gateways Vehicle Climate Controller Strategy Vehicle Telematic Safety and Optimisation Vision technology

Exciting applications are being found in local manufacturing and toolmaking industry and in the medical device industry.

Contact: Mr. Joe Phelan E: jphelan@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/amt

Contacts: Mr. Henry Acheson E: hacheson@wit.ie Mr. John Manning E: jmanning@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/aaecg

“A Research Masters has more flexibility than following a set syllabus in a taught postgraduate course. It lets me concentrate on the areas that are of particular interest to me and pick up skills which will be appropriate to the area I plan on working in. During my postgraduate research I have expanded on many skills learned in my degree and learned many more. Postgraduate Study has certainly been a challenge, but I really enjoy the work I am doing.” Brian Somers, Masters by Research in Engineering

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Microelectronics & Systems Research Group

The Microelectronics & Systems Research Group (MSR) was established in 1996 at the Waterford Institute of Technology under the leadership of Ken Deevy. The main activity of the group is the research and design of signal conditioning electronics, programmable mixed signal systems and precision sensor interface design. The group also specialises in the design of custom ASIC solutions for niche applications. Emphasis is on the solution to real world signal processing problems employing programmable system-on-chip technology. The group has significant experience in the areas of data conversion, analogue signal processing and capacitance touch and proximity sensor design.

Contact: Mr. Ken Deevy E: kdeevy@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/microelectronics

Construction Industry Research & Knowledge CIRK A key driver in the development of disciplines in the construction industry in the coming years will be the creation and distribution of knowledge. Research relevant to the Irish construction industry has been limited to date, particularly in relation to people, processes and technology. The Department of Construction & Civil Engineering at WIT established the CIRK Centre in 2005 and this is the focal point for WIT research activities relevant to stakeholders in the current and future Irish construction industry and the retention of related knowledge. Much of this research has to date been carried out in partnership with other national/ international education and research organisations. Our strong links with professional organisations and industry have also been utilised in the course of our research work. Research proposals are invited from individuals and organisations that have an interest in improving the Irish construction industry, particularly in relation to the following topics: • The use of current and emerging Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) in the construction industry • E-Learning for the construction industry • Knowledge Management in the construction industry

Contact: Dr. Ken Thomas E: kthomas@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/cirk

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HEALTH SCIENCES The School of Health Sciences of Waterford Institute of Technology was established in 2003 to cover the growing and very popular areas of Nursing, Recreation and Leisure, Sport, Health Promotion and Exercise and Fitness. It is located in a new building provided by the Department of Health and Children for Nursing Education and also in the new Tourism and Leisure Building. The school approaches its educational work in a student-centred way. In its dealings with its members and stakeholders, the school aims to be open and communicative and to value their needs and contributions. In addition to its role of providing undergraduate courses, the school assists economic and social development by: • Encouraging consultancy by members of staff subject to the pertinent regulations of the institute. • Supporting and further developing its role as a centre of excellence in health related research. • Encouraging collaborative inter-disciplinary and multi-agency partnerships to identify and conduct significant local, national and international research in health care and healthy living to the benefit of the communities it serves. • Participating in providing continuing professional development opportunities for stakeholders. • Actively engaging with regional, national and international agencies involved in the promotion of health, sport and exercise. Staff are very actively involved in research and scholarly activities and there is a growing postgraduate community which is well supported and encouraged.

CONTACTS Head of School: Eric Martin, BA, PhD, CChem, MRSC, BSc Tel: +353-51-302024 E: emartin@wit.ie School Administrator: Ms. Alison Galloway Tel: +353-51-302774 E: agalloway@wit.ie School Secretary: Ms. Laura Carr Tel: +353-51-305554 E: lcarr@wit.ie Department of Nursing Head of Department: John Wells, PhD, MSc, BA (Hons), PG Dip (Ed), RNT, RNP Tel: +353-51-845552 E: jswells@wit.ie Department Secretary: Ms. Fionnuala Smith Tel: +353-51-302806 E: fsmith@wit.ie Department Secretary: Ms. Breda Walsh Tel: +353-51-845567 E: bawalsh@wit.ie Department of Health, Sport & Exercise Science Head of Department: Ms. Teresa Hurley, MA, BA (Hons), NCEFT, ITEC Tel: +353-51-845628 E: tehurley@wit.ie Department Secretary: Ms. Louise McDonald Tel:+353-51-845593 E: lmcdonald@wit.ie Department Secretary: Ms. Elaine Sykes Tel: +353-51-306162 E: esykes@wit.ie

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“I am glad I chose WIT to pursue my postgraduate qualification. The support and encouragement I received from colleagues in the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences was invaluable and very much appreciated. Postgraduate Research is to progress from merely learning knowledge to actively contributing to the body of knowledge in your area of research.” Louise Murphy, Research Masters in Nursing (Cancer Fatigue)

RESEARCH GROUPS/CENTRES Centre for Health Behaviour Research Dr. Niamh Murphy

E: nmurphy@wit.ie

Centre for Sport & Exercise Psychology Mr. Gerry Fitzpatrick Ms. Ciara Losty

E: gfitzpatrick@wit.ie E: closty@wit.ie

Vascular Health Dr. Michael Harrison

E: mharrison@wit.ie

Bone and Dietary Health Dr. Lorna Doyle

E: lmdoyle@wit.ie

Dietary Policy and Public Health Projects Dr. Kieran O’ Connor

E: koconnor@wit.ie

Biomedical Research Cluster

Environmental Influences on Physical Activity

Dr. Michael Harrison Dr. Martina Gooney Dr. Orla O’Donovan

Dr. Elaine Mullan

E: mharrison@wit.ie E: mgooney@wit.ie E: oodonovan@wit.ie

E: emullan@wit.ie

Population Health and Physical Activity Dr. Niamh Murphy

E: nmurphy@wit.ie

Performance Analysis in Sport Mr. Gerry Fitzpatrick

E: gfitzpatrick@wit.ie

Physical Education and Sociology of Sport and Leisure

FURTHER RESEARCH AREAS/TOPICS

Dr. Sean Connor Dr. Jean McArdle Ms. Lynne Brennan

Exercise Physiology Dr. Maria Murphy Griffin

General Nursing: Elderly Care Contact: Dr. Paula Lane

E: plane@wit.ie

Oncology Contact: Dr. Martina Gooney E: mgooney@wit.ie

Mental Health and Social Integration Contact: Dr. John Wells

E: jswells@wit.ie

E: mmurphygriffin@wit.ie

Sports Management and Marketing Ms. Teresa Hurley

E: tehurley@wit.ie

Outdoor Recreation Mr. Jack Bergin

E: jbergin@wit.ie

Bone Health and SPHE Ms. Rosie Donnelly

Multiple Intelligence Approaches in Education

Substance Abuse

Contact: Dr. Margaret Denny E: mdenny@wit.ie

Ms. Marie-Claire Van Hout

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E: sconnor@wit.ie E: jmcardle@wit.ie E: lbrennan@wit.ie

E: rdonnelly@wit.ie

E: mcvanhout@wit.ie

Centre for Health Behaviour Research

Centre for Sport and Exercise Psychology

The Centre for Health Behaviour Research undertakes a variety of projects relating to the promotion of positive health behaviours at the population level. The Centre brings together researchers with expertise across various disciplines (public health, physiology, psychology, etc) to work together to produce quality output to support and influence national health policy. Prof Adrian Bauman from the School of Public Health at the University of Sydney, who is Associate Professor to the Department, is a core partner and advisor to the Group. The Group works in a collaborative manner to expand the expertise of all those involved and to ensure that the research informs teaching and learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate level within the School of Health Sciences. The Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts are firmly focused on achieving quality research publications and profile, and ensuring that this research remains grounded in practice.

The Centre for Sport and Exercise Psychology (CSEP) was established within the School of Health, Sport and Exercise Science in 2005. The CSEP is a multi and interdisciplinary team of research active academics and sport psychology consultants - representing sport psychology, exercise psychology, sport sociology, social psychology and research methods. The team have begun to establish national recognition for their research and teaching activity. It is an interdisciplinary research unit that serves as a research facility for the masters program in Sport Psychology, research masters and PhDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. It also provides sport psychology consultancy and research for individual and team athletes. Faculty and graduate students within the Centre investigate a wide range of topics concerning enhancing sports performance, exercise psychology, fitness, sports participation and best practice at a variety of age and performance levels.

In the area of physical activity, current and recent research work includes an evaluation of the impact of mass events on population physical activity levels, funded by the Irish Sports Council, the evaluation of several programmes undertaken by the Waterford Sports Partnership, and recently the Centre has been funded by the Population Health Directorate of the HSE to co-ordinate the Irish physical activity action plan and guidelines project. The Centre runs the Activity in Care Training programme (ACT), a physical activity programme for frail older adults, at a national level, in partnership with Age and Opportunity. The Centre has also undertaken health related evaluations for youth organisations like Squashy Couch and Ossory Youth.

The Centre has a national reputation for high-level laboratory and field-based research and consultancy in the area of sport and exercise psychology. This research group is currently involved in active research and envisages conducting applied sport science research at elite performance levels and also in the context of issues concerning exercise, health and sport performance lifestyle. Research and consultancy work is currently linked with the Irish Archery Association, An Garda Siochana Training College, Triathlon Ireland, Irish Wrestling Association, Waterford GAA county teams, Football Association of Ireland, Irish Heart Foundation, Health Services Authority, Golf Union of Ireland, National Governing Bodies of various sports and medical teams (GP Referral Scheme) within Waterford Institute of Technology.

Other research areas include outdoor recreation environmental influences on physical activity, physical education and sociology of sport and leisure, exercise physiology and sports management.

Contact: Dr. Niamh Murphy E: nmurphy@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/chbr

The Centre for Sport and Exercise Psychology is unique as it currently practices and consults with athletes, teams and coaches, through a variety of unique programs and services, to help them reach their full potential by focusing upon and mastering the mental training of sports, exercise, rehabilitation, and competition.

Contacts: Mr. Gerry Fitzpatrick E: gfitzpatrick@wit.ie Ms. Ciara Losty E: closty@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/csep

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Biomedical Research Cluster A biomedical research cluster (BRC) has recently evolved in Waterford Institute of Technology involving staff members in three academic departments (Health, Sport and Exercise Science, Nursing, and Chemical and Life Science) and associated clinicians in Waterford Regional Hospital. The cluster has been engaged in research projects related to cancer, cancer-related fatigue, vascular health, diabetes, and bone health. The group has a number of active collaborations involving the Royal College of Surgeons, University College Cork, Dublin City University and Kings College London. The identification of sensitive blood biomarkers of disease activity is a shared interest across all BRC sub-disciplines. Ongoing basic and applied research aims to identify sensitive blood biomarkers of disease type and progression and to evaluate the efficacy of various pharmacological, nutritional and exercise therapies. The group share a core laboratory facility, analytical expertise, student training opportunities and biomedical contacts. A related group, under the direction of Dr. Graham Roberts E: graham.roberts@hse.ie is undertaking research into diabetes at Waterford Regional Hospital.

Contacts: Dr. Michael Harrison E: mharrison@wit.ie Dr. Martina Gooney E: mgooney@wit.ie Dr. Orla O’Donovan E: oodonovan@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/brc

“Research Postgraduate study has been a rollercoaster of good and very challenging experiences. I have learned a lot and become stronger because of it. I know that when I leave WIT, I will be a much better person because of my time there.” Patrick Delaney, PhD Sport Sociology/Psychology

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HUMANITIES The School of Humanities comprises three Departments: the Department of Applied Arts, the Department of Creative and Performing Arts and the Department of Languages, Tourism and Hospitality. The School has established an excellent research ethos and a distinguished, growing research record through the dedicated efforts of individual staff members, research groups and research students, as well as through the long-term support of management at Departmental, School and Institutional levels. Early in the 1980s, Humanities espoused the importance of scholarship and research among its teaching staff. The School was also the first in the mid-1990s to pioneer developmental centres of excellence in the Institute for research and consultancy purposes. Its centres include for instance locations for Historical Research, Social Studies Research, Legal Research and Music Research. The School is proactive in promoting the diversity of disciplines and creativity and the generation of new ideas and knowledge through academic conferences and publications, creative compositions, exhibitions and performances.

CONTACTS Head of School: John Ennis, BA, MA, HDE, LL.D., PhD E: jennis@wit.ie School Administrator: Ms. Norah Fogarty

Tel: +353-51-845553

E: nfogarty@wit.ie

School Secretary: Ms. Laura Dunphy

Tel: +353-51-302106

E: ldunphy@wit.ie

Department of Applied Arts Head of Department: Michael Howlett, BSc, BD, STL, ThD, PhD Tel: +353-51-302479 E: mhowlett@wit.ie Department of Languages, Tourism & Hospitality Studies Acting Head of Department: Mr. Ray Cullen, BA Hosp Ed Tel: +353-51-302033 E: rcullen@wit.ie Department of Creative & Performing Arts Acting Head of Department: Rachel Finnegan, BA, PhD Tel: +353-51-302281 E: rfinnegan@wit.ie

“My research study stretches my mind and the postgraduate generic skills training in WIT gives me the chance to meet with other students.” Oritsegbemi Jakpa, Research Masters in Creative Writing

RESEARCH GROUPS/CENTRES Centre for Social and Family Research Mr. Fergus Hogan E: fhogan@wit.ie Centre for Newfoundland and Labrador Studies Dr. John Ennis E: jennis@wit.ie Content and Language Integrated Learning Research Group - CLIL Dr. Áine Furlong E: afurlong@wit.ie Centre for Research, Creativity and Innovation in Tourism Ms. Ann Marie Lally E: amlally@wit.ie Creativity and Culture Research Group Dr. Michael Howlett E: mhowlett@wit.ie Centre for New Music Dr. Eric Sweeney E: esweeney@wit.ie Research in Art and Design Theory and Practice Dr. Peter Jordan E: pjordan@wit.ie

FURTHER RESEARCH AREAS/TOPICS Irish Music; Traditional Music; Manuscript and Printed Sources Dr. Colette Moloney E: cmoloney@wit.ie Historical Musicology; Critical Music Editing; and Music Performance Dr. David Rhodes E: drhodes@wit.ie The Relation of Creativity to Plurilingualism Second Language Acquisition Dr. Aine Furlong E: afurlong@wit.ie Intercultural Studies (Self)-Assessment of Intercultural Competence European Lanugage Portfolio Dr. Fionnuala Kennedy E: fkennedy@wit.ie Post-war German Literature; Literature of the Former German Democratic Republic; German Film Ms. Rosanna Molloy E: rmolloy@wit.ie Colonial and Post-Colonial Studies, World Literatures in French and Women’s Writing Dr. Christine O’Dowd-Smyth E: codowdsmyth@wit.ie

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Centre for Social and Family Research The Centre for Social and Family Research, established in 2003 in the Department of Applied Arts, is a practice minded research centre, committed to the pursuit of social care and social justice. The Centre brings together the teaching and research strengths of a strong multi-disciplinary team and benefits from a range of disciplines including; Sociology; Social Policy, Theology, Social Work, Early Childhood Studies and Psychology. The Centre draws on the Mission Statement of Waterford Institute of Technology which recognises the need to engage in research for the advancement of knowledge, the support of society and the enhancement of teaching. The Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core objective is to conduct applied social research which will critically address current debates in Irish social policy and make a contribution to the development of policy. The Centre has developed very strong research links with key commissioning bodies and has real expertise in winning and publishing nationally commissioned research contributing to the development of public policy and practice. It is committed to enhancing good working relationships between the Institute and a variety of state and voluntary agencies and cultivating links with international academic partners. The Centre has been very successful in attracting funding for postgraduate research, mainly through the Strand 1 process, and have a significant record in the development in winning national recognition. Dissemination of research through the presentation of postgraduate work at key national conferences has been central to this. Staff have displayed a strong commitment to securing postgraduate funding in key areas of strategic research interest and expertise which include racism and ethnicity; changing nature of Irish families, child-centred research, religion, fathering, men and masculinities, parenting and fostering.

Contact: Mr. Fergus Hogan E: fhogan@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/csfr

Centre for Newfoundland and Labrador Studies The Centre for Newfoundland and Labrador Studies was established in 2002 to initiate and sustain a robust and vibrant learning community between Newfoundland, Labrador and Ireland, with particular emphasis on cultural, social, commercial, technological and scientific research projects, publications and exchanges. It assists and advises on all areas of collaborate research across all college disciplines, throughout southeast communities, and nationally. The Centre acts as a gateway and network for linkages between cultural and community groups, businesses and WIT with respect to their counterparts in Newfoundland and Labrador; it develops research and research programmes between Memorial University Newfoundland and WIT; it arranges student and staff exchanges between these institutions; it builds linkages between academic programmes and facilities in the two institutions; and it facilitates publications on Ireland-Newfoundland related topics. Current projects include: advance planning for the ACSI (Association of Canadian Studies in Ireland) Conference, as well as the publication of its proceedings, the Irish dimension of a forthcoming Festival of the Sea Conference and the publication of a major seven-hundred page scholarly project involving the Centre and two North American Universities.

Contact: Dr. John Ennis E: jennis@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/newfoundland

â&#x20AC;&#x153;My postgraduate experience gave me excellent grounding, equipping me with a variety of skills and related expertise that have prepared me to meet any future challenges in a number of disciplines with confidence.â&#x20AC;? Tony Quinlan Research Masters Tourism and Hospitality

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Centre for Research, Creativity and Innovation in Tourism

Content and Language Integrated Learning Group - CLIL Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) enables students to learn language(s) in and through other disciplines, e.g. learning a science subject through French/Italian/German/Spanish/ESL. The Content and Language Integrated Learning group at WIT aims to research learning experiences and to develop teaching and learning materials for the approach. Application of research in an industrial/societal context CLIL has been identified as the approach most likely to create immediate relevance for language learners: students are learning content which corresponds to their academic interests through another language and in a different perspective. Within the context of the European Union, CLIL as well as languages in higher education have been identified as key areas for action (European Commission, November 2005, Framework Strategy for Multilingualism). The strengths of this approach are associated with the reconsideration of how and when certain types of subject matter and language are taught. In this manner: an inter-disciplinary mindset is applied at learner level and at teacher level. Key thematic areas for postgraduate students Research in Content and Language Integrated Learning is needed in light of the variety of CLIL models as well as learning and teaching experiences that exist in Europe. Consequently, research questions should focus on: • Teachers’ experiences with CLIL • Students’ experiences with CLIL • Learners’ cognitive development through CLIL • How CLIL affects student motivation and/or achievement • Teacher motivation • Delivery models and quality of input • Programme models, choice of subjects, choice of language/s • Duration of the experience • Continuity (particularly in light of a modular approach to learning)

Contact: Dr. Áine Furlong E: afurlong@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/clil

The Centre for Research, Creativity and Innovation in Tourism was established in 2007 and was developed in response to a need to redefine and refocus the activities of the pre-existing Tourism and Hospitality Research Group. The Centre seeks to develop and foster collaborative and multidisciplinary scholarly activity in order to contribute towards the strengthening of management capability, creativity and innovation within the tourism sector. Activities The objective of the Centre is to actively support and promote any research or scholarly activity that contributes towards the building of capability, creativity and innovation within the broad tourism sector. The focus of the research activity is interdisciplinary in nature drawing upon existing research activities and expertise in the department it includes, but is not limited to, the following key areas; • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Food Product Development & Culinary Creativity Tourism Market Analysis Tourism Innovation and New Product Development Tourism Destination Management Tourism Experience Management Fostering Innovation & Organisational Creativity Human Resource Development for Hospitality & Tourism Cultural and Heritage Tourism Strategic planning and Change management Tourism & Hospitality Legislation Festival & Event Tourism Eighteenth-Century Travel in Ireland Grand Tour Studies Eco Tourism

Through the definition of these key research areas, the centre is well positioned to contribute to the tourism sector through the full spectrum of research activities from applied and strategic research through to creative projects and consultancy work. Key Thematic Areas for Postgraduate Students The centre welcomes research proposals in any of the broad thematic areas outlined. Examples of Postgraduate projects currently underway include: • Developing Innovative Capability through Enhanced Supply Chain Management • A Framework for Tourism Experience Concept Development • A Stakeholder Approach to the Branding of Urban Tourism Destinations

Contact: Ms. Anne Marie Lally E: amlally@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/crcit 34

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Creativity and Culture Research Group

Centre for New Music

This research group facilitates collaboration between researchers in various areas of the Humanities to investigate the concepts of creativity and culture. The group members examine the theoretical maxims of these concepts and then apply these to the individual disciplines, to provide a more indepth insight into the nature of creativity and culture. In addition, the group considers the interrelationship between creativity in the different disciplines to give a better understanding of how to encourage creative thinking and innovation. It also looks at the role of creativity throughout history and how it helped to shape culture.

Music Composition/20th and 21st Century Music History and Analysis/Music Technology. The research group consists of the following members of staff in the Department of Creative and Performing Arts (Music): Dr. Eric Sweeney, Dr. Marian Ingoldsby, Dr. Hazel Farrell and Mark Graham

The group provides a unique opportunity for a transdisciplinary view of creativity and culture, and it also allows for collaboration between different areas. It therefore has the potential for a particular impact on educational training and society due to its distinctive constitution. Interdisciplinary research between the areas of Literature, Philosophy and Theology, Design, Film Studies, Music and Cultural Studies, though uncommon, propels this group to pursue original and innovative research in a hereto unexplored context. Central to the research initiative is how a more in-depth understanding of creativity and culture in humanity can make for a more fulfilled human life in a better world.

The group’s expertise centres around music from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. Special attention is given to technological developments from the 1950’s onwards and the impact of those developments on composers of today. The position of Irish composers is examined in the context of international developments.

Thematic Areas for Postgraduate Students: Religious Studies, Theology, and Spirituality; Religion and Society (especially in relation to Information and Communicative Technologies), Spirituality and Social Transformation, Theology and Literature, Religion and Identity, Philosophy and Religion, Literature and Film, Design and Identity, and Music Research (centred on traditional music, palaeography and cultural studies).

Key Research Interests Include: Composition, Twentieth century music history and analysis, Contemporary music history and analysis, Contemporary Irish music, Creative Music Technology, Electronic and Electroacoustic music, Sound recording.

The annual Waterford New Music Week provides a platform for the group’s work with the highlighting of performances of postgraduate compositions, analysis of new music, and interdisciplinary projects such as science, film, drama and art with music. ‘Teaching the Unteachable’, proceedings of a conference which focused on the place of composition in education, is published by the Department of Creative and Performing Arts.

Contact: Dr. Eric Sweeney E: esweeney@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/music

Contact: Dr. Michael Howlett E: mhowlett@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/ccrg

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Research in Art and Design Theory and Practice The Group was established by Dr. Peter Jordan in 2004 to encourage research activity in the related fields of art and design. Dr. Jordan was subsequently joined by Dr. Cordula Hansen and Mary Ann Bolger, both of whom have made a significant contribution towards developing research in this domain. Key research interests include: • art and design history and theory • art and design education • inter-disciplinary research in the fields of arts for health and art and archaeology • practice-based research in art and design. A number of postgraduate students have qualified to M.A. and Ph.D level in the above fields, most notably in the area of practice-based research, in which there is a significant practical component to the work. Dr. Jordan is an art historian with a particular research expertise in the field of Art Collecting. He is also interested in the developing field of Arts for Health, and is currently involved in a research project to design a teaching module on arts and humanities for Irish medical courses. Dr. Hansen is a practitioner researcher with interests in art education and art and science.

Contact: Dr. Peter Jordan E: pjordan@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/art

“Some of the best things about postgraduate research are; working on a topic that you are really interested in; presenting your findings at conferences and presentations; working with other postgraduates and improving your writing skills.” Angela Buckley, PhD in Music

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SCIENCE The School of Science, which undertakes tuition and research in laboratory and field sciences and in informatics, is made up of two Departments: the Department of Chemical and Life Sciences and the Department of Computing, Mathematics and Physics. The School of Science in Waterford Institute of Technology is accredited to make its own awards up to PhD level, in recognition of the excellence of its teaching and research. A committed team of lecturers and support staff is available to make the student experience at WIT an enjoyable and rewarding one. The School has a strong research ethos, with internationally recognised research groups working in such fields as environmental science, separation science, genetics, telecommunications software, human factors in computing, e-Learning and automotive software engineering. The Eugene Lawler Graduate School of Computing is respsonsible for postgraduate acitivties in Computing, Maths and Physics in WIT. Prof. Eugene Lawler made fundamental contributions to computer science in scheduling theory, network/matroid theory as well as pioneering the development of polymatroids. He was respected as a visionary teacher at the University of California, Berkeley. The Graduate School implements a structured Industry Focused Doctoral programme that aims to support the creation of sutainable high technology employment in the South East Region. Its associated incubation facilities have a successful track record in creating SMEs with a high technology focus. Twice a year the Graduate School organise a one-week Ph.D. Summer School on Scientific Computing with M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Technical University of Poznan, Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University, National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute” (Ukraine), SaintPetersburg State University, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology.

CONTACTS Head of School: Mr. Paul Barry, BA, MA, DEA (Bordeaux) Tel: +353-51-302027 E: pbarry@wit.ie School Administrator: Ms Fiona Power Tel: +353-51-845575 E: fpower@wit.ie School Secretary: Ms. Eleanor Reade Tel: +353-51-302037 E: ereade@wit.ie School Fax No: +353-51-302679

Department of Chemical & Life Sciences Acting Head of Department: Peter McLoughlin, PhD, FICI Tel: +353-51-302029 E: pmcloughlin@wit.ie Department Secretary: Ms. Nan O’Brien Tel: +353-51-845625 E: nobrien@wit.ie

Department of Computing, Mathematics & Physics Head of Department: Mícheál Ó hÉigeartaigh, M.Mgt.Sc., PhD Tel: +353-51-845626 E: moheigeartaigh@wit.ie Department Secretary: Ms. Mary Ryan Tel: +353-51-302482 E: mryan@wit.ie

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“I have a great interest in my research area and enjoy both the practical and the literature-based side of the project. I have had the opportunity to collaborate with two universities in the UK and travel to Japan for an international conference while at the same time enjoying a pleasant working environment due to the large number of postgraduates here in WIT.” Larry Fitzhenry, Research Masters in Science

RESEARCH GROUPS/CENTRES Telecommunications Software and Systems Group TSSG Mr. Mícheál Ó Foghlú E: mofoghlu@tssg.org Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre - PMBRC Dr. Peter McLoughlin E: pmcloughlin@wit.ie Dr. June Frisby E: jfrisby@wit.ie Eco-Innovation Research Centre - EIRC Dr. Peter McLoughlin E: pmcloughlin@wit.ie Dr. Brian Murphy E: bmurphy@wit.ie Health Informatics Research Group - HIRG Dr. John Wells E: jwells@wit.ie Mr. T.J. McDonald E: tmcdonald@wit.ie Macular Pigment Research Group - MPRG Dr. Stephen Beatty E: sbeatty@wit.ie Dr. John Nolan E: jnolan@wit.ie Optics Research Group - ORG Dr. John Houlihan E: jhoulihan@wit.ie Automotive Control Group Mr. Brendan Jackman E: bjackman@wit.ie eLearning Technologies Research Group - WeLearnT Ms. Mary Barry E: mbarry@wit.ie Ms. Mary Power E: mpower@wit.ie Ms. Catherine Fitzpatrick E: cfitzpatrick@wit.ie Centre for Information Systems and Technoculture INSYTE Dr. Larry Stapleton E: lstapleton@wit.ie Mr. Liam Doyle E: ldoyle@wit.ie Centre for Scientific Computing - CSC Dr. Noreen Quinn E: nquinn@wit.ie

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FURTHER RESEARCH AREAS/TOPICS Mathematics Dr. Micheál Ó hEigeartaigh E: moheigeartaigh@wit.ie Multimedia Mr. Patrick Felicia

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Telecommunications Software & Systems Group - TSSG

Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre - PMBRC

The Telecommunications Software & Systems Group (TSSG) was founded in1996. Since then, it has grown from 3 to around 160 members of staff and students comprising WIT faculty, full-time principal and senior investigators, centre managers, researchers - including programmers and engineers - research students and support staff. All the funding for the TSSG has been won in competitive tenders for national and international research funding. The TSSG’s main area of research is communications software services encompassing emerging architectures for management of complex telecommunications and Internet systems as well as next generation service development and deployment. Perhaps the best short description of this is the Future Internet Infrastructure & Services. The TSSG has strong expertise in the areas of distributed systems and service oriented architectures, particularly when applied to the communications and telecommunications domain.

The PMBRC is comprised of a research team with proven expertise in chemical, pharmaceutical and biomedical research and links to international experts and specialists in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical & biotechnology sector. The 700m2 state-of-the-art research facility is located on the main WIT campus.

The TSSG has two primary divisions - the Research Division and the Commercial Division. Each of the divisions is composed of centres, each with its own thematic focus. Together the TSSG encompasses a balanced portfolio of active research projects reflecting a synergistic mix of basic research (strategically oriented), applied research, pre-product development, and commercial spin-off activities. Thus the TSSG sees itself as an exemplar of a new vision of research in Ireland that is both trans-disciplinary (combining mainly engineering, computing and business) and pursues a combination of academic and commercial excellence. With 36 current active funded research projects in Jan 2009 (primarily Irish and European funding), and a history of 80 funded projects (of which the TSSG has been the lead partner in 70%), and a total of over €53 Million 1996-2009, the TSSG is the largest group in Ireland engaged in such a critical mass of activity relating to communications software services, and indeed is one of the most successful integrated research clusters in any academic domain in Ireland.

• Novel sensor technologies based on plasmonic nanostructures

The TSSG is located in the ArcLabs Research and Innovation Centre on the Carriganore West Campus of WIT. PROJECT FutureComm SFI SRC FAME 16 Projects 16 Projects 2 Projects

Contact: Mr. Mícheál Ó Foghlú Website: www.tssg.org

Our major research activities include: • Polymeric drug delivery technologies (incorporating ophthalmic, oral and respiratory drug delivery) • Novel process technologies (analytical & catalytic applications) • Separation Science • Molecular Biotechnology (biotransformations & therapeutic molecules) • Nanotechnology

• Organic electronics Collaborations EirGen Pharma Ltd, Genzyme Ireland Ltd, Bausch & Lomb Ireland, TEVA and Merck, Sharp & Dohme (Ireland) Ltd. Funding Funding secured from Enterprise Ireland’s (EI) Applied Research Enhancement Initiative, EI’s Innovation Partnership with Genzyme Ireland Ltd, The Technological Sector Research Initiatives (Strand I & Strand III), HEA Research Facilities Enhancement Scheme 2008 and HEA and EI Infrastructure grants. Contacts: Dr. Peter McLoughlin E: pmcloughlin@wit.ie Dr. June Frisby E: jfrisby@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/pmbrc

FUNDING IE HEA PRTLI Cycle 4 IE SFI Enterprise Ireland EU FP6/FP7 EU/EI EUREKA CELTIC

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Eco-Innovation Research Centre - EIRC

‘Eco-Innovation’ is a term commonly used to describe new products, technologies, services and processes that contribute to sustainable development. With vast commercial potential, Eco-Innovation is identified by WIT as a key research Centre of Excellence (CoE), characterised by international reputation, strong links with industry & the international academic community, and is prioritised for development under the WIT Strategic Plan 2007-2010. These strategies support the creation of a knowledge society by establishing sustainable centres of research, development and innovation, which are world leaders, capable of attracting resources and investment from the national and international arena.

The Health Informatics Research Group (HIRG) was set up in 2007 by a group of researchers in the Dept. of Computing, Mathematics and Physics and the Dept. of Nursing. Health Informatics is the intersection of information science, computer science and health science. The departments of CMP and Nursing have an ideal research and teaching mix to take advantage of this growing sector in RTD. The research centre encompasses expertise in ICT, Data Security, Databases, eLearning, Multiple Intelligence approaches, Hospital-at-home care delivery, and education.

Research activities at the EIRC focus on the innovative development of ‘high value-added technologies/products/ processes from natural resources’ and ‘low environmental impact processing/growth methods’. Sustainable solutions for the future development of industries such as the marine, agriculture and forestry sectors, and ‘green’ chemistry for pharmaceutical synthesis, require a collaborative crossdisciplinary approach. Eco-Innovation research at WIT is supported across a wide range of areas:

• ICT support for health service personnel

EIRC Estuarine Research Group (ERG)

Forestry Research Group (FRG)

Molecular Ecology Research Group (MERG)

Sustainable Agriculture Research Group (SARG)

Key Research Interests • ERG - Bioremediation of toxic heavy metals using seaweed biomass; Environmental biomonitoring; Isolation of bioactive compounds from sustainable marine sources • FRG - Wood energy; Vegetation management; Invasive species management; Traditional & novel control methods, including biological control • MERG - Development of DNA identification techniques for mammals; Population analysis of Pine Martins in Ireland • SARG - Biofuel research; Agri-environmental management

Contacts: Dr. Peter McLoughlin E: pmcloughlin@wit.ie Dr. Brian Murphy E: bmurphy@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/eirc

Health Informatics Research Group - HIRG

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Key Research Interests: • Digital portals for healthcare services and delivery • The use of online informatics to deliver education to healthcare personnel • Data mining and security • Use of ICT for health promotion Application of research in an industry/societal context: One of the aims of the HIRG is to extend the profile of health informatics at WIT into the region, and to form partnerships with health services and local industry. Many of the research areas we wish to develop have a potential commercial profile that would be attractive to both the public and private sector. e.g. the creation of digital portals to access health advice and services.

Contacts: Mr. T.J. McDonald E: tmcdonald@wit.ie Dr. John Wells E: jswells@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/hirg

Macular Pigment Research Group - MPRG

The macular pigment research group (MPRG) was established in 2001. The MPRG is a multidisciplinary research group made up of biochemists, ophthalmologists, nutrition scientists, vision scientists, clinicians and statisticians. The goal of the MPRG is to investigate potential ways of preventing, or delaying, the onset of the world’s leading cause of blindness age-related macular degeneration (AMD), with emphasis on the putative protective role of macular pigment in the prevention, delay, or modification of this disease, and also, its role in visual performance. The MPRG currently employs 13 researchers: 5 part-time and 8 full-time. AMD is a disease of the macula, the central part of the retina, which results in loss of central vision. It is the leading cause of age-related blindness in the western world, and it is estimated that this disease affects approximately 80,000 people in the Republic of Ireland, and that a further 30,000 people may suffer unknowingly from it. The increasing worldwide prevalence of AMD is largely attributable to increasing longevity and lifestyle changes associated with western society. People with AMD lose their ability to read, recognise faces, watch television, drive, and therefore lose their independence and quality of life. It is predicted that the current AMD prevalence figures will double by 2020. In addition, the cost of vision loss and visual impairment to society and to health care providers continues to rise, with significant economic implications. Current topics of research underway at the MPRG include: • Nutrition and age-related macular degeneration • Macular pigment and its association with risk factors for AMD • Macular pigment and its association with known risk genes for age-related macular degeneration • Macular pigment and its association with foveal architecture • Macular pigment and its association with serum lipoprotein profile • Macular pigment and its association with weight loss • Macular pigment and its role in visual performance (COMPASS) • Clinical trials involving macular carotenoid supplements in normal subjects and AMD patients (CARMA, COMPASS and MOST trials) • Longitudinal investigation into macular pigment levels in an elderly Irish population (TILDA)

Optics Research Group ORG

The Optics Research Group (ORG) is a multi-disciplinary, multi-school group, based in the Department of Computing, Maths and Physics. Since its inception in 1994, it has played a significant role in the development of a broad research capability in WIT, contributing primarily in the area of optical science, with particular emphasis on telecommunications and sensing applications. Initially, the research focus of the group was the development of interferometric techniques for the optical characterisation of transparent materials and interrogation of fiber Bragg gratings and other fiber optic components. In the years since, the skills base of the group has broadened to include many different branches of optical science; current projects range from discrete device fabrication, characterisation and analysis, to the design and testing of novel fibre optic systems. Key Research Interests include: • Solid-state photonic devices • Nanophotonics & Biosensing • Structural Health Monitoring • Lasers and Spectroscopy • Applied Mathematics For additional information on group activities, recent publications, and positions vacant, visit our website or contact by email.

Contact: Dr. John Houlihan E: jhoulihan@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/org/

Contacts: Dr. John Nolan E: jnolan@wit.ie Mr. Stephen Beatty E: sbeatty@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/mprg

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Automotive Control Group

The Automotive Control Group carries out research at Masters postgraduate level, with the current emphasis on the following topics: • Distributed automotive control systems • Vehicle Networks • Diagnostics • Telematics This research is geared towards results with direct industrial application (applied research). Our primary aim is to provide our researchers with the real world skills that will enable them to secure employment as research and development engineers in the automotive industry. The main method for achieving this aim is to research relevant topics for current and future automotive applications. Many research ideas originate from our partners in the international automotive industry. A number of undergraduate projects are also sponsored each year with the aim of supporting our primary research and discovering new areas of investigation.

Contact: Mr. Brendan Jackman E: bjackman@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/automotive

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eLearning Technologies Research Group WeLearnT WeLearnT undertakes research into eLearning technologies, and the human computer interaction that takes place in an eLearning environment. Members of the group have also been responsible for developing the current WIT taught masters programme, Masters in Multimedia and eLearning, and are actively involved in the delivery of that programme. Postgraduate students in WeLearnT, at research Masters and PhD level, participate in research seminars and present their work at national and international conferences on eLearning. The interdisciplinary and interdepartmental aspects of our research experiences encompass the following aspects: Key Research Interests • ELearning Technologies and the online learning context • Instructional Systems Design and the learning process • The application of modern web technologies in support of learning, e.g., the study of the effectiveness of weblogs in an educational setting, support for the learning of mathematics and science, web support for learning disabilities • The assessment of learning and reflection in the web-based context Key thematic areas for postgraduate students • ELearning and educational technology • Multimedia applications in learning and eLearning • Online learning standards, interoperability and standards bodies • The use of ontologies and Topic Maps as representational structures in a web-based environment.

Contacts: Ms. Mary Power E: mpower@wit.ie Ms. Catherine Fitzpatrick E: cfitzpatrick@wit.ie Ms. Mary Barry E: mbarry@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/welearnt

“My time as a postgrad at WIT has really broadened my horizons, not just in terms of the knowledge and skills I’ve gained but in terms of the places I’ve gotten to visit, the friends I’ve made and the wonderful experience I’ve had along the way.” Ray Caroll, PhD in Computing TSSG Research Group

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Centre for Information Systems and Technoculture - INSYTE The INSYTE Centre was established in 2001 and has a welldeveloped postgraduate programme at both Masters and PhD level. The centre also underpins a highly successful taught MSc programme in Information Systems Processes. The centre is concerned with making information systems useful and appropriate for modern organisations and enabling technology-driven change. INSYTE conducts research into a range of areas including: • System Security • Technology Leadership • e-Privacy • Cultural Issues in the Internet • Suppy Chain Systems • IT Education Graduates have secured positions in academia and in the private sector, both in Ireland and abroad. Our researchers have included information systems professionals, senior managers as well as more traditional graduates of IT and business-related university-level programmes. INSYTE focuses upon generating high quality publishable work and disseminates papers regularly in the leading international journals and conferences. INSYTE works with researchers across the world including the Europe Union, Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Asia, and North America.

Centre for Scientific Computing - CSC

The Centre for Scientific Computing is a multi-disciplinary, multi-school research centre facilitating computationallydriven research, throughout the sciences and engineering. This is achieved by the sharing of expertise in computational methods and algorithms, encouraging the cross-fertilisation of ideas between researchers in the various disciplines, and enabling access to high-performance computing resources. Key Research Interests: • Algorithm design, with particular reference to grid computing • Combinatorics • Algorithms for Bioinformatics • Algorithms for Financial Mathematics • Computational Chemistry and Physics Application of research in an industry/societal context: One of the main aims of the CSC is the creation of sustainable high technology employment in the South East Region. It is engaged with local industry in a number of applied research projects. It is cooperating with universities in Ireland and internationally in running a one-week PhD Summer School twice a year in Scientific Computing.

Contact: Dr. Noreen Quinn E: nquinn@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/csc

If you are a graduate who has studied information systems at either bachelors or masters level, and you are interested in pursuing a research qualification in information systems please contact us.

Contacts: Dr. Larry Stapleton E: lstapleton@wit.ie Mr. Liam Doyle E: ldoyle@wit.ie Website: www.wit.ie/insyte

“WIT has given me a wonderful opportunity to pursue research studies to doctorate level. Compared to undergraduate study, postgraduate study allows a greater focus on a specific topic and so is more challenging while also being enjoyable.” Qendresa Osmani, PhD in Science

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WONDERFUL WATERFORD Waterford, the oldest city in Ireland, is a wonderful mix of the old and the new, history, culture and innovation. It is a city of colour and excitement. A rapidly developing and progressive city, Waterford has many attractions - its Gallery and Museums, its busy streets full of fascinating shops, small lanes to stroll through with 1,000 years of history meeting you on virtually every street corner, choice cuisine to suit every taste and every pocket, lively pubs and friendly smiles.

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If you are looking for the craic, then Waterford’s the place for you. It’s a unique place full of Déise men, blaas, crystal, hurlers, surfing...... A unique mix but a great mix all the same. It’s just a nice place to be, a nice place to hang out. Why don’t you come along and see for yourself?

Waterford has a great variety of pubs and nightclubs and a long theatrical and musical tradition. The local arts centre, Garter Lane, holds many exhibitions of art, design and photography and it runs regular workshops where young people can participate in drama, dance and other artistic activities. Garter Lane also has a modern theatre where the acclaimed Red Kettle theatre company stages most of its productions. The Theatre Royal hosts the Waterford International Light Opera festival each year along with a variety of other productions. College Hall on WIT’s campus is now the centre of choice for large-scale musical events.

The Sporting Life Sport is a major part of everyday life in The Déise, be it participating or merely shouting on your team. Hurling is the first thing that springs to mind but the story doesn’t just end there. Waterford is surrounded by water, both rivers and sea. There are lots of beaches in the county, with buses every hour to nearby Tramore, where students can take part in swimming, sailing, surfing and kite surfing. Waterford also has great facilities for horse riding, golf, GAA, walking trails, tag rugby, badminton and running. The list truly is endless. The Regional Sports Centre and the Waterford Crystal Swimming Pool are both within five minutes walk of the main campus at WIT.

Waterford has become a haven for good food at reasonable prices. Gourmet, vegetarian, ethnic, pizza and pub grub..... there’s something to suit every taste.

Shopping Waterford offers a choice to shoppers ranging from sophisticated fashion shops, craft shops, modern malls including City Square to superb delicatessens and colourful traditional, family owned shops. As the South East’s shopping capital, the shops open seven days and late nights. If you want something a little less high-street, there are many exquisite and imaginative hand-crafted products produced in the city and county.

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WIT RESEARCH SUPPORT UNIT (RSU)

This unit, within the Development Office, provides a wide range of central supports for postgraduates.

The Research Support Unit (RSU) within the Office of Research and Innovation provides postgraduate students on funded research projects with specialised support and guidance for their research. In addition to identifying and providing information about sources of funding for research, the RSU provides an abundance of resources to support your learning.

These include: • co-ordinating the marketing and promotion of postgraduate opportunities at WIT; • co-ordinating a general college induction for postgraduates; • managing central facilities for postgraduates, including use of library spaces and the postgraduate training room; • managing access to facilities and general maintenance through the estates office; • managing prizes and awards e.g. the advanced scholars awards and the supervisor awards; • liaising with postgraduates on day-to-day concerns about resources and facilities;

Many of the research programmes involve both national and international partnerships with industry, academia, commerce or the community and carry substantial grants. Such partnerships ensure that the course of study is related to the world of work. The RSU has developed a comprehensive web-based Step-by-Step Guide to ensure that you can easily follow all WIT research funding policies and procedures and it contains all the forms necessary to get you started. See www.wit.ie/research

• co-ordinating Institute-wide training courses for postgraduates and supervisors; • disseminating information about conferences, funding opportunities and event to postgraduate applicants; • providing guidance for prospective external applicants; • preparing an annual report on research postgraduate studies for Academic Council and Governing Body. • assisting Schools and Departments in the dissemination of research results and ensure that successes in the field of research are acknowledged widely and publicly. • providing a link to other WIT central services.

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