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Walton Institute is a cornerstone of ICT research and development activity in Ireland since 1996. Based in SETUs West Campus at Carriganore, Walton undertakes cutting edge research blending fundamental science with real world applications.
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Jim Prendergast from the ICS Technology Gateway Team at Walton explains what attendees can expect at the upcoming 'Accelerate your Digital Transformation with EDIHs and Applied IoT Technology Gateway Cluster' event on 26th November in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown. Book now bit.ly/4nBuXbu
November 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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A massive congratulations to our PhD and Masters graduates who were conferred this week Muhammad Zawish, Cheryl Baldwin, Thakshila Wedage, and Samitha Somathilaka 🎓

Your hard work and perseverance have led to this great achievement 👏

#WaltonInstitute #SETU #ClassOf2025
October 31, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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This FREE in-person event is a unique opportunity to engage with the experts and understand how to access practical support and funding for technology adoption and digital transformation 🚀

Spaces are limited. Book your place today ➡️
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October 28, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Are you curious about the future of Extended Reality (XR) for industry and society? In this FREE webinar Walton's XR Lab Manager at SETU Stephen Barnes will demystify XR and highlight how it’s transforming the way organisations work.

Book your place now ➡️ bit.ly/47iQWhm

#WaltonInstitute #SETU #XR
October 24, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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☀️ The Shed the Light project concluded with two exciting hands-on public workshops on solar energy circuits. One session focused on hands-on experimentation with solar kits. The second explored sustainable crafting with solar energy and e-textiles, integrating circuits into textiles 🧵
October 7, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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The rain did not stop the fun at Waterford Chamber's Toys4Engineers yesterday at SETU Arena. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to meet with the Walton Institute at SETU team to learn more about the important work of our researchers 🙌

#Toys4Engineers #Research #Innovation #Engineering
October 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Last week Walton Institute and South East Technological University hosted representatives from Edutus University, Budapest. SETU recently signed a new Erasmus Agreement with Edutus University and this visit was an opportunity to strengthen this exciting partnership 🙌
September 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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All set up and ready to go for the Waterford Chamber Business After Hours this evening hosted by Walton Institute, SETU Xcelerate Centre and Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers programme 🙌

#BusinessAfterHours #Euinmyregion #Innovation
September 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Walton Institute’s Aileen Drohan was delighted to bring a Microgreens workshop to the New Community Women’s Group, at Central Library last week, where the group learned the basics of growing microgreens - young, edible, nutritious plants - at home 🪴

#MicroGreens #Workshop #Sustainability
September 16, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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The ICS Technology Gateway and ENTIRE EDIH team at Walton Institute enjoyed taking part in the Unitec IT Solutions Cyber Security Business event yesterday where attendees learned how to protect their business from a cyber-attack 🙌

#euinmyregion #TechnologyGateway #ENTIRE #EDIH #Cybersecurity
September 12, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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🔋 FREE E-Textile Workshop: Dive into electronic textiles and solar energy for a sustainable crafting experience.
👥 Ages: Adults (18+)
💸 Cost: Free
📅 Starts: Saturday 27th September
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Ferrybank Men's Shed

Book Now ➡️ www.eventbrite.com/e/e-textile-...
September 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Walton Institute’s Aileen Drohan was delighted to work with Ferrybank Men’s Shed on ‘Shed the Light’, a Walton Institute (South East Technological University) project supported under Creative Communities by Creative Ireland & Kilkenny County Council 🙌

#CreativeCommunities #IrishMensSheds
July 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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A big thank you to our guest speakers today Sean Lyons, Walton Institute & SAtComm Project Lead and Prof. Ricardo Guerrero Lemus, CEO, EnergyRIS Energy Research & Intelligence Solutions for their compelling presentations at our 'Powering Communities: Ireland’s Smart Energy Future' session 👏
June 25, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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💡 There is still time to register for the FREE 'Powering Communities: Ireland’s Smart Energy Future' session taking place this Wednesday 25th June at SETU Xcelerate Centre, West Campus in Waterford ➡️ bit.ly/4nf9XZg

#SmartEnergy #EnergyCommunities #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #EUinmyRegion
June 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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The VendorR project is focused on the use of innovative tools in the care of endometriosis pain and symptom management. We're hosting a short online stakeholder mapping online workshop on June 17th to identify key voices, perspectives, and priorities in this area. Sign up to take part today 🙌
June 13, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Walton Institute and a snapshot of our 50+ active research projects is featured in the latest issue of Waterford Chamber Network Magazine. Turn to page 28 - 29 to read the full article to learn more about their work and how they are advancing ICT for the benefit of humanity 🙌

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June 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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⭐ ⭐ ⭐ There are still a few spots remaining on our upcoming E-Textiles Summer Camps ⭐⭐⭐ An exciting opportunity for your child/teen to learn more about e-Textiles and sewing from the experts at Walton Institute and Fashion Connect Ireland.

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June 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Researchers from Walton Institute and the South East Technological University Department of Nursing and Health Care are presenting their #VR research at the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) Congress in Helsinki this week.

Stay tuned for a full update from #EAPC2025 next week!
May 30, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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💻The next in the Walton Webinar series focuses on AI for Business. This FREE webinar will help you understand practical applications of AI for your organisation and key steps to take before introducing AI to your operation.

Register today to secure your place ➡️
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May 29, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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We were delighted to welcome Guilherme A. Barucke Marcondes, Vice-Director/Pro-Director for BsC Courses, and Prof Renzo Mesquita, Coordinator of Software Engineering and Computer Engineering Courses at Instituto Nacional de Telecomunicações - Inatel, Brazil, to Walton Institute this week 🙌
May 1, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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#JobOpening We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Business Development Executive to join the ICS Technology Gateway team at Walton Institute 🙌

Closing Date: 25 April 2025
For the full job spec and to apply visit: setu.ie/vacancies

#NowHiring #BusinessDevelopmentExecutive #EUinmyRegion
April 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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This year’s Waterford Chamber Business Expo saw an exciting new addition with the debut of the Innovation Zone, hosted by the Walton Institute at South East Technological University (SETU).

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#Innovation #Research #EuinmyRegion
April 9, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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The latest edition of Waterford Chamber Network Magazine brings to the fore Waterford's opportunity to optimise renewable energy and empower innovative solutions.
Hear from @kevindoolin.bsky.social on p6 & 7, and Hazel Peavoy on p28 & 29.

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March 18, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Walton Institute, ENTIRE EDIH Ireland and EU FET OPEN PRIME were delighted to take part in SETU's Women in Technology event today. Over 1,200 students from across the South East attended the event to learn more about the variety of career opportunities available for women in STEM 🩷
March 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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SAVE THE DATE 📣 Synergy Days - the most important conference for connecting digital innovators in the European agrifood sector - will return this October 21 & 22 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands 🙌

Stay tuned for more details!

#ENTIRE #EDIH #DigitalTransformation
February 13, 2025 at 2:29 PM