Techrete, Ireland's largest architectural precast concrete facade specialist, has launched an innovative range of sustainable concrete products, targeting a 50% reduction in embodied carbon. This pioneering product line positions Techrete at the forefront of innovation in green construction materials as the company approaches its 40th anniversary.

A significant player in the UK, Techrete exports approximately 80% of its products to the UK. Serving construction industry giants such as Kier, Mace, McAleer & Rushe, Multiplex, RG Group, Sir Robert McAlpine, Sisk, Vinci, and Wates, the company has become known for its high-performance, sustainable solutions.

The development of this new lower-carbon concrete range was the result of a strategic R&D programme, funded by Enterprise Ireland. Techrete's research explored the potential of alternative cement blends and novel materials to dramatically cut carbon emissions.

As part of this innovation push, Techrete embraced the opportunities provided by a revised UK concrete standard (BS 8500 1&2 2023), allowing for the incorporation of lower-carbon materials such as limestone filler, fly ash, silica fume, ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) and others.

Techrete currently employs 350 people across Ireland and the UK, with 174 employed at its base in Balbriggan, Co Dublin.

State-of-the-Art Batching Plant Investment to Drive Scale

To bring this innovative product to market and meet growing industry demand, Techrete recognized the need to upgrade its facilities. With support from Enterprise Ireland, the company has invested in a cutting-edge batching plant capable of producing high-performance concrete blends with strengths of up to 100N/mm. This investment ensures Techrete's ability to scale production of the new mixes, securing its position as a competitive exporter of sustainable building materials.

Marcus Sweeney, Non-Executive Chair of Techrete, commented:

"Sustainability is no longer an afterthought in construction; it's a driving force behind procurement decisions. Every project now factors in the carbon load of materials, and our new concrete range addresses this demand. Our focus is twofold: reduce the amount of concrete used through the enhanced performance of high-strength mixes, and integrate substantial amounts of cement replacement materials to lower the carbon footprint.

Thanks to the support from Enterprise Ireland, we've made significant strides in both areas. We are on track to achieving a 50% reduction in embodied carbon by 2025, setting the stage for our ultimate goal of net-zero by 2030."

Tom Kelly, Divisional Manager for Industrial & Life Sciences at Enterprise Ireland said:

"Enterprise Ireland is proud to support Techrete in its innovative approach to reducing the carbon footprint of construction materials, from R&D support to the capital support to allow real world deployment. The development of lower carbon concrete products is critical as the industry strives to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions.

Techrete's commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility reflects the kind of forward-thinking leadership that will keep Ireland at the forefront of global green construction. We are delighted to have played a part in helping the company bring these groundbreaking products to market."

Techrete's Path to Net-Zero by 2030

Beyond product innovation, Techrete has implemented a robust sustainability strategy to reduce operational emissions. Long-standing initiatives such as rainwater harvesting, effluent neutralization, and energy generation through solar and thermal systems, as well as planting thousands of trees, contribute to their ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2030.

As Techrete continues to lead the charge toward greener construction, their partnership with Enterprise Ireland serves as a blueprint for industry-wide transformation.

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has today published its National Energy Projections 2024 report which explores future trends for energy use in Ireland. The results provide an assessment of how we are likely to perform against our national Climate Action Plan and EU climate and energy targets, accounting for factors such as economic growth and Government energy policies.

The report finds that there are significant projected gaps to all legally binding targets including national carbon budgets and sectoral emissions ceilings, and EU obligations on renewable energy, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions.

The report identifies a severe risk of delayed achievement of the majority of Climate Action Plan targets, including for renewable electricity, biomethane, electric vehicles, district heating, heat pumps and building energy efficiency upgrades. If even some of these risks materialise it would result in certain target failure, increased energy demand, less renewable energy, and higher greenhouse gas emissions.

The report notes that even with a massively scaled effort for technology deployment across all sectors, it is now likely too late to meet our legally binding 2030 obligations at EU and national levels. As a result, unprecedented technology change must be combined with strong policies and measures to limit growth in energy demand and disincentivise behaviours and practices that incur wasteful energy use in all parts of society.

SEAI CEO, William Walsh said:

"SEAI's latest Energy Projections report finds projected gaps still remain in our legally binding national and EU climate action obligations for 2030. While we have made some good progress on energy-related emissions, we are far from being on track for success.

Even if we achieve the most optimistic scenario detailed in this report, and hit all Climate Action Plan targets, it is likely that gaps to our energy and climate obligations will remain. A significant expansion of incentives, information and regulation is required to enable us to comply with legally binding climate and energy obligations to 2030 and beyond."

"We must begin to embrace measures that will allow us to meet our personal and societal needs at reduced rates of energy consumption. We need to invest in infrastructure and services that support people to live more energy efficient lifestyles, building a policy environment that paves the way for sustainable circular economy goods and services.?We must also be prepared to disincentivise wasteful business and consumer behaviours."

SEAI delivers the National Energy Projections annually, in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).

A team of Aston University researchers has been awarded a prestigious £500,000 grant to lessen the environmental impact of cooling - one of the UK's fastest-growing energy needs.

They will be exploring new methods of using renewable energy to power clean cooling technologies to alleviate the increasing stress on national energy supplies.

The new network, which will be led by Aston University, is called Renewable Energy Access for Future UK Net-Zero Cooling (Reef-UKC). It is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and supports a consortium of Aston University experts led by Dr Ahmed Rezk.

Dr Rezk said: "There's an urgent need across various sectors, both in the UK and globally, to reduce carbon footprints and adopt more sustainable practices for cooling. However, the cooling industry, which plays a critical role in sectors like food and beverage, data centres, steel, cement, pharmaceuticals, supermarkets, hospitals, and district cooling hasn't received the same attention in terms of sustainable innovation.

Reef-UKC is an impact-driven network designed to address this important gap.

"Reef-UKC offers a collaborative platform for academia and industry to come together and explore sustainable cooling solutions, particularly focusing on technologies that harness waste heat and other forms of renewables. It also aims to expand the project's outreach to regions like India, China, Africa, and the Middle East, where cooling is a critical requirement in many industries."

A 2023 study shows that cooling already accounts for 10-20% of the UK's total energy consumption, and demand is expected to multiply in the years ahead causing more heat waves and stressing the national grid. The Aston University research team believes that the issue is further compounded by the growing cooling requirements of emerging industries like hydrogen production, where ammonia production alone demands 2.8 gigajoules of cooling per ton.

The Reef-UKC network will also focus on circular economy business models, policies, and regulations. As a first step, the research team has announced a £100K seed funding call to support eight to 10 new research seed-funding projects which lead to larger, multidisciplinary, and impact-driven projects.

Professor Patricia Thornley is the director of Aston University's Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI), which was founded to explore sustainable resources to deliver an affordable, resilient, and low-carbon energy future. She said: "Through this project, Aston University reaffirms its commitment to leadership in renewable energy innovation.

Reef-UKC represents a vital step toward a net-zero cooling solution that not only supports environmental goals but also aligns with the UK's economic, societal, and policy landscape."

The network aims to bring together a community and develop a research agenda that will provide an opportunity to drive forward research and secure UK leadership as part of the engineering net zero mission-inspired priority to discover and develop the next generation of renewable energy technologies.

Aston University will be working with researchers from London South Bank University, the University of Oxford, the University of Birmingham, the University of Warwick, the University of Glasgow, the University of Edinburgh, Brunel University London, Ulster University, Imperial College and the University of Cranfield.

They will also be collaborating with several industrial partners including Star Refrigeration, Phase Change Materials Products Ltd, Tyseley Energy Park, PAK Engineering, Birmingham City Council, and Belfast City Council.

Aston University's history has been intertwined with the history of Birmingham, a remarkable city that once was the heartland of the Industrial Revolution and the manufacturing powerhouse of the world.

Born out of the First Industrial Revolution, Aston University has a proud and distinct heritage dating back to its formation as the School of Met...

Setting up a business for the first time is not easy and setting up a tech business with no tech experience for the first time is even harder. One person who has done this is Jerome Forde the CEO and founder of HR Duo. I recently spoke to Jerome Forde.

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HR Duo was established by Jerome Forde, their CEO, who has over 30 years of experience in human resources. Jerome was motivated by a desire to advance HR practices through technology, which he felt were not keeping pace with other workplace advancements.

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Irish Distillers and Maynooth University Ireland are partnering on a pilot research project to develop an autonomous regenerative agriculture platform through robotics and sensing solutions, to improve the sustainability of cereal crop production.

Through a two-year bursary, Irish Distillers will support a research team at Maynooth University on a journey to develop an efficient and economically viable solution, using robotics, to support regenerative agriculture and improve the environmental impact of cereal crop production.

The project will use mobile farming robots, sensing solutions, and vertical solar panels to monitor and manage cereal cultivation, to optimise grain yields and resource utilisation while delivering a resilient ecosystem that nurtures soil health, biodiversity, and long-term environmental vitality.

Maynooth University is a leader in pioneering theoretical and experimental research into field and service robotics and associated technologies, with a particular focus on applications where robots and humans collaborate to solve problems. The University Campus is home to a 1-hectare Robot Farm and a Sustainability Research Station.

As part of this research project, test plots at the Maynooth University Robot Farm were planted this Spring with a variety of crops and monitored regularly throughout the summer with 3D cameras and soil testing before being harvested in Autumn. The robotics team has developed new imaging techniques that use both the shape and colour of the plant's leaves to automatically determine plant health.

Graham Caulwell, Head of Sustainability & Compliance, Irish Distillers commented, "We are immensely proud to invest in the next generation to research and develop innovative solutions to address one of the biggest challenges of our time. With the integration of robotics, this pioneering project aims to support regenerative agriculture while enhancing efficiency. This partnership is more than a commercial alliance; it is the fusion of shared visions for a sustainable future."

Professor Rachel Msetfi, Vice President of Research and Innovation said, "Maynooth University welcomes this partnership with industry in supporting the development of sustainable agriculture. This important collaboration aligns with Maynooth University's focus on sustainability as one of our key beacon research areas under the University's Strategic Plan. I would like to thank Irish Distillers for this funding and research opportunity."

Maynooth University hosted a workshop on 31 October for Industry, Government, and Research stakeholders titled: "New Approaches in Sustainable Agriculture" discussing new approaches and collaborations in sustainable agriculture and energy production. Speakers included Dr. Jim McBride, CTO Otherlab USA, Karl Walsh from DAFM, Researchers across Biology, Robotics AI, and Business as well as panelists from Wakeup Capital, 2050 Accelerator, industry, and farming groups.

After 16 years of grassroots efforts, local communities in northern Puerto Rico are celebrating the creation of a new marine protected area (MPA) - Jardines Submarinos de Vega Baja y Manatí.

The newly-established MPA encompasses 202.7 km (77 square miles) of coastal coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds home to more than 14 endangered species, including the Greater Caribbean Manatee. The area also hosts vibrant small-scale fisheries and a local ecotourism industry, and communities hope that new efforts to formally co-manage Jardines as an MPA will allow its waters to remain a source of food and income for local families for generations.

"This is a victory for the people," said Ricardo Laureano, leading member of Vegabajeños Impulsando Desarrollo Ambiental Sustentable (VIDAS). "These ecosystems nourish us and sustain our quality of life. It took 16 years of hard work, starting in 2007, to get here. Over the years, we rallied neighbors, knocked on doors, and engaged local and national leaders to highlight the critical need to protect this Reserve."

VIDAS community environmental collective was founded in 2006 in response to excessive and poorly planned coastal development, which displaces vulnerable and marginalized coastal communities (traditionally underserved communities). VIDAS serves as a link between the academy and entities that provide pro bono scientific, legal, and sociological advisory services.

Since its foundation, it has carried out ecological reef rehabilitation work focused on the restoration of coral reefs with an educational component that covers everything from presentations to youth in local schools and communities to training volunteers in the disciplines of coral restoration and sustainable development.

The conservation movement for Jardines was led by a coalition of several local groups spearheaded by VIDAS, including Puerto Rico Sea Grant, Sociedad de Ambiente Marino, Surfrider Puerto Rico, Para la Naturaleza, and supported by international partners like the Wildlife Conservation Society, WCS. The Jardines MPA represents a critical point of connectivity within the greater Caribbean.

Since 2018, WCS has joined forces with the Caribbean Biological Corridor (CBC) - an intergovernmental platform that brings together the countries of the Greater Antilles - to advance and scale up marine conservation in the region. As part of this initiative, WCS supported local partners in Puerto Rico that worked with VIDAS to strengthen the Jardines MPA proposal and bring it across the finish line.

"This milestone was achieved thanks to the unwavering efforts of a grassroots community coalition," said Pamela Castillo, WCS Marine 3030 Director. "WCS is honored to provide technical support that helps locally-led efforts like this one reach the national level, contributing to the successful designation of the Jardines MPA.

We celebrate our partnership with the Caribbean Biological Corridor in advancing science-based, effective, and inclusive marine conservation, which brings us closer to the coalition of community groups in Puerto Rico, led by VIDAS."

The next step will be the development of a co-management plan for the MPA.

"Our dream is for Jardines to be co-managed by the people who know it best - the local communities," said Mariela Declet-Perez, leader of Descendants United for Nature, Adaptation, and Sustainability (DUNAS). "We aim to create co-management agreements that balance sustainable resource use, conservation, research, and eco-tourism. This will take time, but we are committed to supporting VIDAS and our local partners to ensure long-term success."

As the coalition looks ahead, securing funding and scientific support for designing a participatory management process is crucial. A formal legal framework, co-management agreements with local agencies, and a recurring budget will be essential for the project's longevity.

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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O'Donovan TD has today announced €27.5m in funding for 290 projects under the Government of Ireland postgraduate scholarship and postdoctoral fellowship programmes.

The Government of Ireland schemes support exceptional early-career researchers to pursue cutting-edge research with world-class potential in any discipline across the sciences, engineering, arts and humanities.

Minister O'Donovan TD said, "Following the establishment of Research Ireland earlier this year, I am delighted to announce this very significant investment in top research talent."

"Ireland has a strong reputation for research and innovation and it is vital that we continue to invest in future research leaders who, together, can play a key role in addressing the many challenges we face and the opportunities open to us."

"The ability to attract and retain excellent researchers within Ireland is key to the success of our knowledge economy for the long-term, and the Government of Ireland programme supports this aim. I wish the many researchers supported under the 2024 programme every success with their projects."

The highly competitive programme enables the development of high-level skills and knowledge for current and future challenges across a variety of settings, including industry, the public sector, civil society and academia.

All awardees are based in Ireland's higher education and research-performing organisations. The scheme is a unique facet of the Research Ireland portfolio, facilitating early-career researchers to lead on the development and implementation of their research ideas. The investment this year will fund 210 postgraduate scholars and 80 postdoctoral fellows.

Celine FitzGerald, Interim CEO of Research Ireland said, "Research Ireland is delighted to be making this major investment in new research talent. A diverse range of early-career researchers working across a spectrum of disciplines will benefit from this funding, including awardees funded by the programme's valued partners."

"The 290 awardees have demonstrated through rigorous international assessment the quality of their projects and the capacity to contribute new insights and solutions to technological, scientific, environmental, social and cultural challenges."

Successful Awardees

Some of the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme awardees include:

Niamh Clarke, of University College Dublin, whose award will investigate the potential of a specific chemical compound to protect brain cells from damage and reduce seizures in temporal lobe epilepsy, the most common form of the condition.

Ronan Farrell, of Technological University of the Shannon, whose project will look at novel manufacturing techniques that will aid the fabrication of antimicrobial surfaces on reusable food packaging.

Stephanie Thompson, of Maynooth University, whose law-based project will conduct a feasibility study on the introduction of a specialised domestic violence court in Ireland.

Ana Oliveira Buckley from University College Cork, whose project will look at the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the development of individualised speech and language therapy for young children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).

Tadgh Farrell of Trinity College Dublin, whose project, 'Environments of Conflict' will study warfare and climate change in late medieval Ireland, from 1300 to 1530.

Dermot Wildes, from RCSI University of Medical and Health Sciences, who will investigate the serious condition of acute kidney injury (AKI) in neonatal intensive care.

Some of the Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme awardees:

Jizhong Meng, of Teagasc, will investigate innovative bipolar membrane electrodialysis for organic fertiliser production as a means to empower organic farming.

Tom Spalding, of Dublin City University, will undertake a study of the social history of street furniture in Munster, its ...

Equal1, one of the world's leading silicon quantum computing companies, has announced the launch of its inaugural student competition, The Quantum Solutions for the Environment Challenge, in honor of the 60th anniversary of John Stewart Bell's groundbreaking work on Bell's Inequality.

The competition invites students across the entire island of Ireland to explore the transformative potential of quantum technologies to address environmental challenges.

About the competition:

As a tribute to Bell, a Belfast-born physicist whose work fundamentally reshaped our understanding of quantum mechanics, this competition aims to inspire the next generation of Irish scientists, engineers and software developers to build on his legacy.

Third-level students from any science, engineering or software course are invited to investigate how quantum principles can be applied to benefit the environment.

From optimising renewable energy systems to innovating sustainable materials and conservation solutions, students are encouraged to explore how quantum science can address pressing environmental issues.

Why Bell's legacy matters today:

Bell's 1964 paper on quantum entanglement and Bell's Inequality became a foundation for quantum science, which has since led to the development of quantum computing and quantum technologies with vast potential to shape our future.

As we mark the 60th anniversary of this iconic breakthrough, students will have a unique opportunity to connect Bell's theoretical work to practical applications, demonstrating how quantum science can address global environmental challenges.

Competition guidelines:

1.

Select an environmental issue: Choose a specific environmental issue that can benefit from quantum applications. Examples include quantum simulations for climate modelling, using quantum algorithms for optimising renewable energy systems, or exploring quantum chemistry for sustainable material design.

2.

Demonstrate quantum potential: Describe how quantum technologies could address the issue, either by reducing environmental impact, enhancing existing processes, or proposing a novel solution. This can be theoretical or simulated, demonstrating an understanding of quantum principles.

3.

Showcase practical benefits: Explain the potential benefits and impacts on the environment, outlining a roadmap to bring the concept closer to real-world application.

Eligibility:

Open to all third-level students on the island of Ireland enrolled in any third-level STEM course. Teams may consist of up to four members. Further details will be available on November 20, 2024, via Equal1's website.

Awards:

Winning teams will receive cash prizes, with a total of €10,000 across teams and individuals. This cash award is made possible due to Equal1's success in the Institute of Physics qBIG prize earlier in 2024.

As well as cash prizes, the winners will receive mentorship opportunities with leaders in quantum and environmental science, and a chance to present their solutions at a symposium dedicated to Bell's anniversary. Top projects may be featured in both quantum and environmental publications.

Judging Criteria:

Projects will be assessed on:

Innovation: Originality of the idea and application of quantum concepts.

Environmental Impact: Potential to positively impact environmental challenges.

Feasibility: Practicality and clarity in explaining how the solution could be implemented.

Presentation: Clarity, organization, and effectiveness in communicating ideas.

Celebrate John Stewart Bell's transformative contributions to science and join the Quantum Solutions for the Environment Challenge to continue his legacy by shaping a sustainable future through quantum innovation!

Prof. Chris Exton, Professor of Computer Science and Director of UL's Immersive Software Engineering programme commented:

"Bell's work was foundational and ambitious. Quantum computing is the future. Our students need to be exposed to quantum from the very start of their education to m...

Irish businesses are increasing their focus on sustainability according to the latest EY Ireland's State of Sustainability report, as an increased understanding of sustainability, its impact on the bottom line, and a desire to create a more sustainable business approach becomes embedded across the economy.

At a time of growing scrutiny around transparency and authenticity of sustainability credentials, business leaders are also reporting a rise in concern around accusations of greenwashing, as well as increased prioritisation of sustainable practices by investors in the capital markets, directly linking ESG performance with financial opportunity.

The report, which surveyed 200 senior sustainability decision-makers across the public and private sector in Ireland, reveals that 81% of respondents report a heightened focus on sustainability over the past year, a 19% increase from the last survey in 2022. This is the largest percentage increase noted in the study, indicating that Irish businesses are now making a significant commitment to sustainability.

The findings suggest progress is being made by Irish businesses when it comes to sustainability, as 74% of respondents rate their efforts on sustainability as 'established or better', a rise from 61% in 2022, and 15% consider their efforts 'industry leading', doubling from 7% in 2022. However, 35% of respondents feel their organisation is not doing enough, a notable rise from 17% in 2022, showing that there is still more to do.

Meanwhile, awareness of the negative impact and reputational risks of misleading sustainability claims is growing as 35% of respondents indicate that fear of greenwashing influences their communication strategies, a significant increase from 13% in 2022.

Key sustainability motivations

Increased stakeholder interest, regulations, and perceived bottom-line benefits are key motivating factors driving sustainability in organisations. Almost two thirds (65%) of businesses reported wider stakeholder enquiries about sustainability impact, up from 49% in 2022.

More than half (58%) believe demonstrating a greater commitment to sustainability is necessary for them to get access to capital and 36% of businesses are looking to improve their position on sustainability by merging with or acquiring another company. Interestingly, almost a third (30%) indicated they are increasingly assessing the sustainability status of target companies when considering a merger or acquisition.

Derarca Dennis, EY Ireland Partner and Sustainability Services Lead says: "It's very encouraging to see a shift amongst Irish businesses towards a better understanding of sustainability, its impact on the bottom line, and a real desire to create a more sustainable business approach across all sectors.

The findings show the link between sustainability and profitability is increasingly influencing the corporate strategies of Irish organisations, including how they approach mergers and acquisitions. As companies embrace this agenda, it's vital they engage with all stakeholders to create a more resilient and sustainable business."

Regulatory concerns

Negotiating a path through complex new and existing EU regulations is the leading sustainability-related concern for organisations with the EU Emissions Trading System cited as a cause for concern by almost two-thirds (65%). That is followed by supply chain due diligence (62%), likely driven by the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

More than half (54%) of respondents were concerned about the EU Deforestation Regulation, which has far-reaching implications for what can and cannot be produced or sold within the EU, and plastic packaging-related measures were cited by 46%, relating to the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

The regulation which is of the least concern is the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), cited by just 15%. This is likely because many organisations believe they are prepared to meet CS...

CeADAR, Ireland's National Centre for AI, has launched its call for applications for its 2024/25 Work-Ready Graduate Programme (WRGP).

It is calling on companies across the country to apply for the 12-month industry placement initiative before the end of November.

This 12-month industry placement initiative, part-funded by Enterprise Ireland, is designed to help Irish businesses explore and implement AI-driven technologies while minimising risk.

It places skilled graduates directly into host companies to work on cutting-edge projects while receiving ongoing technical support from CeADAR's experts and access to innovative R&D resources. The projects are delivered using innovation Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Analytics.

Since launching in 2018/19, the programme has placed Masters-level graduates in over 32 companies spanning a range of sectors including companies working in fintech, wind energy, legal, asset management, and drone development. Host companies include high-potential startups, SMEs, and multinational corporations (MNCs).

With the backing of CeADAR's extensive R&D resources, host companies have access to technology demonstrators, proofs of concept, and industry-ready AI solutions, while also benefiting from ecosystem networking, funding support, and training.

Graduates gain invaluable, real-world experience under the guidance of a CeADAR mentor, ensuring they are well-equipped with the skills needed to integrate AI into the industry.

Managed by a dedicated Programme Manager, the initiative ensures seamless onboarding, training coordination, and placement support, acting as the bridge between graduates, mentors, and industry partners.

Companies interested in hosting a graduate are invited to apply through CeADAR's website. For further information on CeADAR WRGP, visit https://ceadar.ie/services/wrgp/

WRGP Principal Investigator, Dr Arsalan Shahid said:

"At CeADAR, we are committed to making AI more accessible to all sectors of the economy. Our Work-Ready Graduate Programme bridges the gap between academic knowledge and practical industry application, giving companies a unique opportunity to explore AI, ML, and data-driven projects with reduced risk. Graduates receive hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful projects that drive innovation and efficiency."

CeADAR's CEO, Dr John Lonsdale said:

"The Work-Ready Graduate Programme gives companies a great opportunity to innovate their products and processes, working with talented graduates who are supported by CeADAR expertise. I would encourage any company looking to get ahead in their AI development to apply to this programme."

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