Postgraduate prospectus

POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES AT WIT

BUSINESS | EDUCATION | ENGINEERINGHEALTH SCIENCES | HUMANITIES | SCIENCEwww.wit.ie/pg

Postgraduate Opportunities at WIT

WHAT’S INSIDEWelcome 3

Why choose WIT for your postgraduate study? 4

Which mode of postgraduate study is right for you? 5

Taught Postgraduate Programme Table 6

Before you Apply: All you need to know about Reseatch Opportunities 8

Day to Day Responsibilites of Research Postgraduates 10

Money Matters 12

International Postgraduates 13

BUSINESS 14IntroductionResearch Groups/Centres

EDUCATION 19IntroductionResearch Groups/Centres

ENGINEERING 22IntroductionResearch Groups/Centres

HEALTH SCIENCES 27IntroductionResearch Groups/Centres

HUMANITIES 31IntroductionResearch Groups/Centres

SCIENCE 37IntroductionResearch Groups/Centres

Wonderful Waterford 44

Your Questions Answered 46

Main Campus Map & Contacts 47

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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 self-

motivated 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

WELCOME

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WHY CHOOSE WIT FORYOUR POSTGRADUATESTUDY ?

The following check list may help you make this decision:

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

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 otherproviders, you will be well placed to make an informeddecision. If you decide that WIT suits you best, we assure youthat we will do our very best to make your postgraduateexperience worthwhile and rewarding.

Postgraduate Degree Awards

Most WIT Postgraduate awards are made by WIT under theauthority delegated to it by the Higher Education Trainingand Awards Council (HETAC) within the framework of theNational Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI). They aretherefore of the highest quality and are recognised interna-tionally. Doctorates in some areas are offered by HETACdirectly.

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.

There are many factors you will have to take into account when making the importantdecision about which University or Institute will suit you best for your postgraduate study.

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WHICH MODE OFPOSTGRADUATE STUDYIS 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

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

• 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 entryto 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.

Masters by Research

• 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.


The taught postgraduate programmes in WIT are mainly focused on continuing professional development and alsomay provide a means of entry into research degree programmes. Students attend lectures, undertake a dissertationand 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: [email protected]

• 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.

TAUGHT POSTGRADUATEPROGRAMMES

PROGRAMME AWARD TITLE PROGRAMME CONTACT NFQ MODE PERSON LEVEL

Master of Business specialisations in; Master of Business Full-time Dr. Sheila O’Donohoe 9Marketing, Economics & Finance, E: [email protected] orManagement, Corporate Administration, Mr. Paul MorrisseyHuman Resource Management E: [email protected]

Master of Business in Accounting Master of Business Full-time Mr. John Casey 9E: [email protected]

Master of Business in Internationalisation Master of Business Full-time Mr. Declan Cahill 9E: [email protected]

Executive MBA Master of Business Administration Part-time Mr. Tom Egan 9E: [email protected]

Master of Business in the Management Master of Business Part-time Mr. Sean Byrne 9of Change E: [email protected]

Master of Business in Executive Branding Master of Business Part-time Dr. Susan Whelan 9& Reputation E: [email protected]

Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Postgraduate Diploma in Business Part-time Dr. William O’Gorman 9Enterprise Development E: [email protected]

Higher Diploma in Business in Farm Higher Diploma in Business Part-time Mr. Kevin Reidy 8Financial Management E: [email protected]

Higher Diploma in Business in Management Higher Diploma in Business Part-time Mr. Ray Ryan 8E: [email protected]

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Teaching Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Full and Part-time Dr. Anne Jordan 9and Learning in Higher Education E: [email protected]

MA Teaching and Learning in Master of Arts Full and Part-time Dr. Anne Jordan 9Higher Education E: [email protected]

MA in Management in Education Master of Arts Part-time Dr. Orison Carlile 9E: [email protected]

Postgraduate Diploma in Science Education Postgraduate Diploma in Science Part-time Dr. Eleanor Owens 9(Primary Science) E: [email protected]

MSc in Science Education (Primary Science) Master of Science Part-time Dr. Eleanor Owens 9E: [email protected]

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MSc in International Construction Master of Science Full-time Dr. John Wall 9Management (MScICM) E: [email protected]

Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Postgraduate Diploma in Science Part-time Dr. John Wall 9Project Management E: [email protected]

MSc in Construction Project Management Master of Science Full and Part-time Dr. John Wall 9(MScCPM) E: [email protected]

M. Eng in Electronic Engineering Master of Engineering Full and Part-time Mr. Ken Deevy 9E: [email protected]

MA in Sport Psychology Master of Arts Full and Part-time Mr. Gerry Fitzpatrick 9E: [email protected]

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing - specialisations Postgraduate Diploma in Science Part-time Ms. Frances Finn 9in; High Dependency, Rehabilitation and E: [email protected], Medical/Surgical, Maternal and Child Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Disability

MSc in Nursing - specialisations in; Master of Science Part-time Ms. Frances Finn 9High Dependency, Rehabilitation and Habilitation, E: [email protected]/Surgical, Maternal and Child Health,Community Health, Mental Health, Disability

Higher Diploma in Social, Personal & Higher Diploma in Arts Part-time Dr. Paula Carroll 8Health Education (SPHE) E: [email protected]

MA in Social, Personal & Health Education (SPHE) Master of Arts Part-time Dr. Paula Carroll 9E: [email protected]

MA in Second Language Learning & Teaching Master of Arts Part-time Dr. Aine Furlong 9(Part-time) Email: [email protected]

MA in Arts & Heritage Management Master of Arts Full-time Dr. Rachel Finnegan 9E: [email protected]

MA in Social Studies Master of Arts Full-time Mr. Joe Moran 9E: [email protected]

Árd Dioplóma sna hEalaíona í Léiriú Teilifíse/ Árd Dioplóma sna hEalaíona Full-time Ms. Miriam Mulrennan 8Higher Diploma in Arts in Television Production Nemeton, An Rinn,

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MSc in Computing (Communications Software) Master of Science Full and Part-time Mr. Jimmy McGibney 9E: [email protected] or Mr. Richard FrisbyE: [email protected]

MSc in Computing (Information Systems Master of Science Full and Part-time Mr. Liam Doyle or 9Processes) E: [email protected] or

Mr. Peter CarewE: [email protected]

MSc in Computing (Multimedia and eLearning) Master of Science Full and Part-time Mr. Patrick Felicia 9E: [email protected]

Higher Diploma in Applied Computing Higher Diploma in Science Full-time Ms. Ciara Murphy 8E: [email protected]

Higher Diploma in Computing Business Higher Diploma in Science Part-time Ms. Deirdre O’Halloran 8Systems Analysis E: [email protected]

Mr. Chris O’RiordanE: [email protected]

Postgraduate Diploma in Analytical Science Postgraduate Diploma in Science Part-time Dr. Kathleen Grennan 9with Quality Management E: [email protected]

MSc in Analytical Science with Quality Master of Science Part-time Dr. Kathleen Grennan 9Management E: [email protected]

Postgraduate Diploma in Quality Management Postgraduate Diploma in Science Part-time Dr. Helen Hughes 9E: [email protected]

MSc in Quality Management Master of Science Part-time Dr. Helen Hughes 9E: [email protected]


BEFORE YOU APPLY:ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUTRESEARCHOPPORTUNITIES

Candidates for the Degree of Master (Research) will beexpected to acquire a mastery of the principles andtheory underlying their chosen subject and aknowledge and appreciation of the relevant literature.This will be achieved through research and attendanceat courses and/or directed study programmes, wherenecessary.

The normal entry standard for a Master’s degree is anhonours Bachelor Degree (minimum level: 2nd ClassHonours) in a field of study directly related to thesubject matter of the Master’s Degree. In the case of applicants for a research position whohold a 2.2 Honours degree, they may be required toundertake a Postgraduate Diploma or a Taught Mastersdegree.The qualifications of direct applicants from overseas willbe reviewed using the NARIC index. Such applicantsmust also provide evidence of their competence inEnglish, normally IELTS 6.5.WIT will also consider applications in respect ofindividual candidates who meet certain specifiedalternative entry qualifications, subject to the approvalof Academic Council. These include high levelprofessional qualifications, relevant high levelexperience and passing a qualifying examination.

The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy is conferred foradvanced levels of achievement, in which the candidatedemonstrates outstanding scholarship and ability. Thecandidate must demonstrate that he/she has conductedoriginal, independent research and has a broadknowledge of a particular field of study and acomprehensive knowledge of the specialist area uponwhich his/her research is focused.

There are two possible entry pathways for PhDstudents. Candidates normally commence their studieson the Masters Register but can transfer to the PhDRegister after 12 months, subject to the satisfactorycompletion of the transfer process. Alternatively,candidates may be allowed direct entry to the PhDRegister if particular criteria are met.

In exceptional cases, such as the prior completion of aresearch Masters in a cognate area, candidates may beadmitted to the PhD register on a probationary basis.This is at the discretion of WIT Academic Council orHETAC.

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

ACADEMIC YEAR

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

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

Full-time:Research Postgraduates are normally considered as full-time students if they are undertaking fewer than 6 hours per weekpaid 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 mayinclude 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 workon a regular basis during the normal day-time operational hours of WIT i.e. Monday to Friday, 9.15am-5.15pm. Theanticipated completion time for each part-time candidate will be specified at registration and their progress will bemonitored against this. Periods of candidature for part-time candidates can be up to twice those set for full-time candidates.

In the case of a candidate transferring from the Master’s Register to the Doctoral Register, the required and permittedduration shall be measured from the date of admission to the Master’s Register.

• 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 abilityof 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.

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

Normally, the duration of studies leading to the Degreeof Doctor of Philosophy is three academic years fromthe date of admission to the register (full-time) and upto six academic years (part-time) in exceptionalcircumstances, the registration authority may vary therequired and permitted duration of the programme.

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TRANSFER FROM MASTER’S REGISTER TO DOCTORAL REGISTER

HOW TO APPLY

CREDIT TRANSFER

The greatest difference between undertaking yourpostgraduate award by taught or research mode is the levelof responsibility you have to take for your own programme.This is much greater in the case of research students as eachperson is undertaking an individually tailored programme.Here are some examples of the responsibilities of researchpostgraduates.

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 thesupervisor(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.

Formal Training for all Research Postgraduates - Generic Skills Training

Waterford Institute of Technology is committed to graduatingcreative professionals who are capable of developinginnovative solutions to the problems facing society. This willbe achieved in part through the traditional supervisoryprocess, which develops professional and disciplinaryknowledge and technical skills. In addition there are a rangeof skills and attributes, which equip Levels 9 and 10graduates to succeed in a wide range of different tasks andjobs and facilitate their contribution to the society they livein. While many of these skills are learnt as part of thesupervised research process, they are often listed separatelyand referred to as GENERIC AND TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS.

WIT provides a central programme of Generic andTransferrable Skills Training. The research postgraduatestudent and supervisor should undertake a training needsanalysis - what skills are already possessed, what skills needto be developed and how and when this will be done. From2009, when a research postgraduate submits a dissertationthey will be required to submit a log book, signed off by theirsupervisor, showing the Generic and Transferrable Skillsdeveloped and the way in which this development wasachieved.

Many of the Generic and Transferrable Skills Trainingprogrammes are available free of charge. This programme isnot designed to replace the support and developmentprovided by supervisors; it is intended to be complementary.Many students who attend the programme find it also helpsthem to network with other students and develop inter-disciplinary links.

WIT Academic Council has approved a programme, whichmeets the following parameters and is:• based on individual learning plans • mandatory. Any student failing to comply with their agreed

training plan will not be permitted to graduate with the Masters or PhD award.

• monitored as part of the bi-annual review process


DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES OFRESEARCHPOSTGRADUATES

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RepresentationResearch Postgraduate students are represented on theResearch and Development committee of WIT AcademicCouncil. This group is responsible for the development andreview of all policies and procedures for researchpostgraduate study at WIT.

WIT Facilities for Postgraduates

The Library WIT Libraries provide a comprehensive range of informationservices and resources to support student learning andresearch. Facilities include over 1,400 reader spaces in anaward-winning state-of-the-art library building offering avariety of technology-rich learning spaces including wirelessaccess, group study and seminar rooms, a rooftop cafeteriaand bookshop.

In addition to a collection of over 200,000 books, journalsand audio-visual materials, WIT Libraries also provide 24/7access to an array of online journals and research databases,both on and off campus.

Library staff offer friendly, on-demand, help and training toall students in finding and using the information that theyneed to succeed at college and into their future careers. Check out the library website at www.wit.ie/library for moreinformation.

The library contains 86 dedicated study spaces for researchpostgraduate activity. Unfortunately since there are fewerspaces than the total number of research postgraduates, it isnot possible to provide everyone with their own dedicatedspace for the duration of their studies. Priority is given tothose who have no other workplace (e.g. laboratory orstudio) and to those writing up their dissertations or papers.

Computer ServicesThere are spacious, dedicated work-spaces for over 100postgraduate students.

The Computer Services department is responsible for themaintenance and development of Institute IT Facilitiesincluding data and phone networks, e-mail facilities, MIS andgeneral computing facilities for staff & students. In additionto the 600+ terminals in the Walton Building, there areextensive specialised computer facilities associated with theLibrary, research centres and academic departments. The WITnetwork is connected to highspeed broadband.

Laboratories, Workshops and StudiosThese specialised facilities are provided by Departments.Some are shared with undergraduates; others are dedicatedfor postgraduate students and researchers. If you wish toview the research facilities, you are welcome to arrange avisit.

Central Services for Postgraduate StudentsA wide range of supports are provided by WIT for all itsstudents. These include:

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

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

• Health and Counselling The Institute has its own Medical Centre with nursing staff,counsellors and a doctor available by appointment.

• Pastoral CareThe Institute provides chaplaincy support for students. Arrangements can be made for students with special religious needs.

• Recreation / Clubs and SocietiesThere 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 andto run events for themselves.

• CareersThe careers office provides support and guidance for all WIT students and graduates.

• Students UnionPostgraduate students are invited to join the WIT Student’sUnion. This is a good way to make friends, become aware of entitlements and become involved in student life


MONEY MATTERS

Tuition Fees Since these change from year to year a separate schedule isprovided on our website at www.wit.it/pg

Basically there are four categories and you need to ascertainwhich 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 paidwhen the postgraduate enrols.

For the final category, fees must be paid when a place hasbeen offered as this is a requirement for Irish study visas. Ifthe applicant is unsuccessful in getting a visa, fees will berefunded in full.

In the case of research postgraduates taking the programmepart-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.

ComputersThese are not normally provided by the Institute. Theexception is in cases where a very high specificationcomputer is required for the research.

Living Costs and Academic CostsThese vary with the students circumstances. They will includerent and subsistence, travel, entertainment and recreation.All postgraduates are expected to pay for costs incurred indoing their research (unless arrangements are agreed inadvance) and for preparing and presenting the dissertation.

Grants and ScholarshipsIt is the duty of the postgraduate to work out the fundingmechanism 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

- 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 berenewable 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: [email protected]

- 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 mustbe made via the on-line system and forms are available from www.ircset.ie or Email [email protected]

• 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.

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INTERNATIONALPOSTGRADUATESWIT recognises the special needs of itsinternational student community.

The International Office at WIT provides the followingservices:• 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: [email protected]: +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 theInternational Office towards the well being ofinternational students. From my personalexperiences, the International Office has beenmost accommodating, considerate andprofessional. It is providing excellent services tothe international students regardless of nationalityand ethnic background. I am sure thatInternational office will continue to deliver theoutstanding services under dynamic and enduringleadership.”

Maqsood Mustaq, Software Engineer, UnifiedCommunications, Cisco Systems Internetworking (Ireland)Limited and Former WIT International Computing Student

BUSINESSWelcome to the School of Business, a communityof over 100 faculty members and almost 1,900students engaged in many different activities butfocused on just one goal - developing thinkingprofessionals, fit for practice and fit for life.

The School of Business is one of Ireland’s largest andincorporates undergraduate, postgraduate, executive,research and entrepreneurial education. The School ofBusiness has a large and vibrant graduate student population.The students run their own society. This comprises studentspursuing research degrees and taught (structured)programmes of which the School has a full portfolio. Ourtaught postgraduate programmes cover all business andmanagement disciplines so we have one to suit you. Pleasecontact us for detailed information or see our website.

Our research students join our school as creators of newbusiness and organisational knowledge. This activity is carriedout in peer relationships with our staff. Whilst research is anindependent activity, the School provides multipleopportunities for interaction with other students and offersmodules to support research. Business research can beconducted in an action-oriented way with practice or at amore conceptual level and tested in practice. The School ofBusiness has a long tradition in both modes. Many of ourresearch students join the School on a funded researchproject in one of our centres/groups but can also join aresearch stream on a self-financed and part-time basis.

The School of Business is rooted in commitment to yourlearning and development and offers an open access platformfor you to excel. The postgraduate journey is a rewarding andexciting one. You can contact any of the named individuals inthis section or the Course Leader for research in the School,Ms. Mary Mosse ([email protected]).


CONTACTS

Head of School: Thomas O’Toole, BComm, MBS, PhD, FMIIEmail: [email protected]

Course Leader for Research: Ms. Mary Mosse, BA, HDip. Ed, MA (Econ)Email: [email protected]

Graduate Promotions: Ms. Jackie MurphyTel: +353-51-302424 E: [email protected]

School Administrator: Ms. Sandra HaberlinTel: +353-051-302841 E: [email protected]

School Secretary: Ms. Jenny MullenTel: +353-51-302184 E: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Department Secretary: Ms. Sarah KennedyTel: +353-51-302036 E: [email protected]

Department of Management & Organisation

Head of Department: Ms. Joan McDonald, BComm, HDip, ACIS, MATel: +353-51-302483 E: [email protected]

Department Secretary: Ms. Fiona CrossanTel: +353-51-302675 E: [email protected]

Department of Graduate Studies

Head of Department: Denis Harrington, B. Comm, MBA, PhDTel: +353-51-302427 E: [email protected]

Department Secretary: Ms. Joan ManganTel: +353-51-302857 E: [email protected]

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RESEARCH GROUPS/CENTRES FURTHER RESEARCH AREAS/TOPICS

“The main difference between research andtaught. Research is a completely differentexperience as you don’t have a weekly timetablewith classes to attend and deadlines to meet allthe time, but you have to set your own scheduleand discipline yourself to stay on schedule. It hasbeen both exciting and frustrating at times.”

Vasileios Charitsis, Masters by Research in Business

Centre for Enterprise Development and RegionalEconomyDr. William O’Gorman E: [email protected] Mr. Eugene Crehan E: [email protected]

Waterford Crystal Centre for Marketing StudiesDr. Anthony Foley E: [email protected]. Susan Whelan E: [email protected]

Centre for Management Research in Healthcare &Healthcare EconomicsMr. Chris O’Riordan E: [email protected]

Finance Research GroupDr. Sheila O’Donohoe E: [email protected]

Business Education and Teaching Research GroupDr. Pio Fenton E: [email protected] Ms. Margaret Skelly E: [email protected]

Rural Development Studies Cluster - RIKONDr. Mary Holden E: [email protected] Dr. Felicity Kelliher E: [email protected] Dr. Pat Lynch E: [email protected]

Accountancy

Banking

Business Information Systems

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Economics

Human Resource Management

International Business

Management Practice

CONTACTCourse Leader for Research:Ms. Mary Mosse E: [email protected]

Graduate Promotions:Ms. Jackie MurphyTel: +353 - 51 - 302424 E: [email protected]


Centre for EnterpriseDevelopment and RegionalEcomony - CEDRE

Waterford Crystal Centrefor Marketing Studies

The Centre for Enterprise Development and RegionalEconomy (CEDRE) is one of the conduits of WIT’s mission tobe a major contributor to the economic growth anddevelopment of Ireland’s South East region. With extensiveexpertise amongst its academic and research staff, in a widerange of disciplines, WIT is well resourced to be a key force insupporting, promoting and developing entrepreneurship inthe region. CEDRE brings this expertise together in an open,flexible and collegiate manner. It provides a framework andenvironment for entrepreneurs, researchers, academics andpolicy makers/implementers to engage in a mutuallycomplementary manner to support economic growth anddevelopment in the region.

The Centre’s Mission Statement:CEDRE is a driving force in integrating relevant regionalstakeholders to develop the South East as an entrepreneurialregion.

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 ofentrepreneurship education and research. In educating anddeveloping entrepreneurs and business owners, as well aspolicy makers and business advisors, the Centre positionsitself at the forefront of entrepreneurial activity in the region.

Contacts: Dr. William O’Gorman E: [email protected] Mr. Eugene Crehan E: [email protected]: www.wit.ie/cedre

The Waterford Crystal Centre for Marketing Studies bringstogether the marketing expertise of a core team of 23 facultymembers and acts as a research and teaching focus for a totalof 35 postgraduate students in the marketing area. TheCentre provides an environment for marketers, academics,researchers and policy makers to engage with one another tosupport research, enterprise and regional strategy.

Key research interests at the Waterford Crystal Centre forMarketing Studies include marketing strategy, innovation andknowledge transfer, brand and reputation management,consumer behaviour and sports marketing. The Centre’sresearch is applied with several industrial and societalcontexts, including tourism (with Fáilte Ireland), healthcaremanagement (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 aboveresearch interests, including the development of brandcommunities through event marketing, brand management inthe public sector, how to attract customer oriented serviceemployees through the corporate brand, service innovationand brand co-creation, the development of an innovationscale and investigating the process of innovation.

The research centre frequently has funded postgraduatevacancies and welcomes potential candidates to contact usdirectly or visit our website.

Contacts: Dr. Anthony Foley E: [email protected] Dr. Susan Whelan E: [email protected]: www.wit.ie/wccm

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Centre for ManagementResearch in Healthcare andHealthcare Economics

Finance Research Group

The Centre for Management Research in Healthcare andHealthcare Economics is a unique collaborative venture thatstrives to address the need for a well-crafted and effectivehealthcare system in the Irish context. Underlying theformation of the Centre was the belief that helping to dealwith the current healthcare challenges starts with a solidfoundation of research that combines the expertise ofhealthcare professionals and academic researchers.

The Centre is a regional partnership, which brings togetherleading healthcare executives and representatives in the fieldof management and organisation of healthcare. Since itsinception, the Centre has benefited from a collaborativepartnership with the Health Services Executive South East(HSESE), which allows us to leverage the best ideas fromacademia and the field of practice. This is very much amutually beneficial arrangement, whereby researchers fromthe Centre have access to both local and national HSEpersonnel but also where the HSE themselves are providedwith guidance, tuition and the outcomes of focussed researchto assist them in their priority areas. In addition, the Centrecollaborates with other relevant organizations, both nationallyand internationally.

Current research topics include:• Quality Implementation Frameworks in Healthcare • Healthcare Accreditation • Performance Management in Healthcare• Patient and Public Involvement in Healthcare Decision-

Making • Human Resource Development in the Health Services• Reputation Management • Healthcare Economics• GP Management Practices

Contact:Mr. Chris O’Riordan E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/cmr

The Finance group is an emerging one building on the strongtradition of accounting within the School. Its initial aims areto enhance both the subject group capacity and to engage inknowledge transfer, which are central to the Research andKnowledge Transfer Strategy of the School. Key researchinterests include corporate governance, cognitive biases infinance, investor psychology, small firm finance, stock marketanomalies, financial statement disclosure and audit, mergersand acquisitions, financial regulation, ERP systems andmanagement accounting techniques.

A series of initiatives are being undertaken to informteaching, help in the dissemination of research activity toboth students and practitioners and help generate researchfunding. These activities aim to enhance the quality of bothundergraduate and postgraduate learning; provide supportfor publication through seminars and conferences whilstassisting in the transfer of knowledge into the region andacross national networks also. The projects serve to buildcritical mass and to enhance scholarship whilst acting as afoundation for the development of specialist themes acrossthe finance discipline.

Contact:Dr. Sheila O’Donohoe E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/frg


Business Education andTeaching Research Group -BETR

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

The BETR group is focused on research oriented investigatingimproved 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 hasa number of opportunities for any motivated researcher.

Contacts: Dr. Pio Fenton E: [email protected] Ms.Margaret Skelly E: [email protected]: www.wit.ie/betr

The Group was established in the Spring of 2007 by Dr. MaryT. Holden, Dr. Felicity Kelliher and Dr. Patrick Lynch. TheRIKON Group is interdisciplinary, representing several streamsof academic thought. Currently, the group’s memberssupervise twelve funded research Masters’ students and threePhD candidates.

The main interest of the RIKON Group is to assist firms toachieve managerial capabilities in innovation and knowledge(which includes its transfer as well as organisational/management learning); as such, project member’s workclosely with Enterprise Ireland, Fáilte Ireland South East, andfirms located in the south-east region.

RIKON also has a special focus in research, which aidsbusiness development within small rural communities. Thegroup 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, industrialand government levels that current and future competitionmust be based on knowledge; hence innovation, knowledgeand an organisation’s networks are the bases of RIKON’sresearch activities. The group is vigorous in theirdissemination activities - having published a number ofacademic articles in their areas of interest.

Contacts: Dr. Mary Holden E: [email protected] Dr. Felicity Kelliher E: [email protected]. Pat Lynch E: [email protected]: www.wit.ie/rikon

“There has been an obvious step up in level fromundergraduate to postgraduate, it has been agreat learning experience for me and I know I willreap the benefits. I would highly recommend theexperience to anyone.”

Michael McNamara, Masters of Business (Economics & Finance)

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EDUCATION &PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENTThe School of Education and ProfessionalDevelopment offers an exciting and diverse rangeof courses at postgraduate level includingMasters and PhD programmes.

These include specialist courses in Education Management,Social Personal and Health Education, Primary ScienceEducation, and Teaching and Learning in Further and HigherEducation. These courses provide progression routes forgraduates of undergraduate courses in Education, CommunityEducation and Development, Adult Education and AdultLiteracy and to practising teachers seeking accreditedcontinuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.Furthermore, the School of Education and ProfessionalDevelopment offers an extensive part-time adult educationportfolio.

The School of Education and Professional Development is alsoa leading research centre, with an extensive range of nationaland international partnerships and plays a key role in debateson education policy and practice in Ireland. Many of theSchool’s staff are actively engaged with international partnersin Europe, China, Newfoundland and Russia.

The School of Education and Professional Development offersa vibrant, stimulating environment where national andinternational students contribute to the intellectualcommunity of the School.

CONTACTS

Acting Head of School: John Wall, BE, MSc, MBA, MA, PhD, CEng, MIEI, MICETel: +353-51-302237 E: [email protected]

School Administrator: Ms. Fiona MurphyTel: +353-51-302706 E: [email protected]

Department of Adult & Continuing Education

Head of Department:Ms. Mary Fenton, BSc (Hons) Mgmt, MA, MBSTel: +353-51-845584 E: [email protected]

Assistant Head of Department:Mr. Richard MoodyTel: +353-51-302720 E: [email protected]

Postgraduate Administrator:Ms. Martina MullallyTel: +353-51-302225 E: [email protected]

RESEARCH GROUPS/CENTRES

“Some of the best things about postgraduatestudy in WIT, is the style of teaching, it is acomfortable and free environment.”

Juan He, Masters in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education


Continuing Professional Development of TeachersMs. Mary Fenton E: [email protected]

Literacy Development CentreMs. Geraldine Mernagh E: [email protected]

FURTHER RESEARCH AREAS/TOPICS

Adult GuidanceDr. Anne Jordan E: [email protected]. Lucy Hearne E: [email protected]

Education ManagementDr. Orison Carlile E: [email protected]

E-LearningMr. John Wall E: [email protected]

Entrepreneurship EducationMs. Mary Fenton E: [email protected]. John O’Connor E: [email protected]

Innovative Models of Course DeliveryMs. Helen Murphy E: [email protected]

International EducationMs.Karen Bunyan E: [email protected]

Problem Based LearningDr. Orison Carlile E: [email protected]. Siobhán Drohan E: [email protected]

Recognition of Prior LearningMs. Maeve O’Grady Tel: +353-51-845691

Philosophy of EducationMr. Sean Moran E: [email protected]

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Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment of Teachers

Literacy DevelopmentCentre

The School of Education and Professional Development is tothe fore in the provision of postgraduate courses to educatorsacross the spectrum of education to meet their CPD needsincluding:

• 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 andother outreach centres and some are delivered in blendedmode i.e., using a combination of traditional face-to-face and e-learning methodologies. The PostgraduateDiploma/Masters in Teaching and Learning in Further andHigher Education is also delivered in full-time mode andcaters for both national and international students.

As part of these courses, students are required to undertakeresearch, which contributes to their own professional practiceand to the field of education research.

Contact:Ms. Mary Fenton E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/adulted

The key research areas within the Literacy DevelopmentCentre 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 Centrehas had a number of on-going funded and in-house researchprojects addressing the above areas.

An examination of Workplace Literacy training inorganisations has been underway since early 2007 and thisresearch is attempting to identify and quantify the benefits ofthe provision of Workplace Literacy programmes in anorganisational setting. The context for this research is theNational Skills for Work initiative and the strategy set out bythe Expert Future Skills Group.

An in-house action-research project has also taken place toexamine the practice of literacy tutors, their understanding ofliteracy and how this impacted on their work. Themesexplored included to what extent tutors feel consulted aboutissues such as definitions of learner progress, the voices thatcount, the value base underpinning the national literacyservice and the ownership of literacy.

Contacts:Ms. Geraldine Mernagh E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/ldc


ENGINEERINGThe School of Engineering is one of six academicschools within Waterford Institute of Technologyand comprises the departments of Architecture,Engineering Technology, Construction & CivilEngineering and Trade Studies. There are over100 faculty members in the school serving some1100 full time students and 750 part-time craftapprentices.

The Engineering School is committed to the pursuit of thebest practice in learning and teaching across the wide rangeof disciplines in the school and to the development ofinnovative part-time programmes that will serve the needs ofpracticing professionals in Irish industry.

For the past decade the school has been pursuing a strongresearch agenda linked to local and regional industries.Undergraduate project work is grounded in real life problemsexperienced by companies with which the school staff hascontacts while postgraduate work, both in taught andresearch programmes is growing and is recognised as vital tothe school’s future development.

Well qualified staff and the student centred approach toeducation that permeates the school makes for an enjoyablestudent experience, while the facilities of a modern campusand the resources of the city and the south-east region allserve to meet the social and developmental needs of ourstudents.

CONTACTS

Head of School: Mr. Denis Moran, DipEng, MSc, CEng, FIEITel: +353-51-302022 E: [email protected]

School Administrator: Ms. Claire FitzpatrickTel: +353-051-306160 E: [email protected]

School Secretary: Ms. Geraldine HallisseyTel: +353-51-845568 E: [email protected]

School Fax No: +353-51-302666

Department of Engineering Technology

Head of Department: Mr. Albert Byrne, BSc, MScTel: +353-51-302032 E: [email protected]

Department Secretary: Ms. Catriona CarrollTel: +353-51-302613 E: [email protected]

Department of Architecture

Head of Department: Ms. Maire Henry, BArch (Hons), MBA, MRIAITel: +353-51-306190 Email: [email protected]

Department Secretary: Ms. Jenny CoadeTel: +353-51-302035 E: [email protected]

Department of Construction & Civil Engineering

Head of Department: Ken Thomas, BE, MA, PhD, CEng, MIEITel: +353-51-302028 E: [email protected]

Department Secretary: Ms. Alison RyanTel: +353-51-845512 E: [email protected]

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“Postgraduate study is a life changing experience,shared with a number of like-minded individuals,interested in challenging our learning boundariesand reaping the benefits of our individualcommitment.”

Fiona McHardy, MSc in Construction Project Management

Materials Characterisation Processing Group Dr. John O’Dwyer E: [email protected]

South Eastern Applied Materials Research Centre- SEAMDr. Ramesh Raghavendra E: [email protected]

Wireless Communications & Large ScaleSimulation GroupDr. Paul O’Leary E: [email protected]

Nanotechnology Research GroupDr. Joe O’Mahony E: [email protected]

Advanced Automotive Electronics Control GroupMr. Henry Acheson E: [email protected] Mr. John Manning E: [email protected]

Advanced Manufacturing Technology Research GroupMr. Joe Phelan E: [email protected]

Microelectrics & Systems Research GroupMr. Ken Deevy E: [email protected]

Construction Industry Research & KnowledgeGroup - CIRKDr. Ken Thomas E: [email protected]

Nanopositioning & NanomeasurementMr. Joe Phelan E: [email protected]

Semiconductor and Solid State ResearchMr. Philip Walsh E: [email protected]


Materials Characterisation &Processing Group - MCP and South Eastern Applied MaterialsResearch Centre - SEAM

Wireless Communications& Large Scale SimulationGroup

The Materials Characterisation and Processing Group (MCP)is a transdisciplinary research group and currently involvesacademic staff from the Schools of Engineering and Scienceat the Institute. The Group has secured funding to establishthe South Eastern Applied Materials Research Centre (SEAM)under the Enterprise Ireland Applied Research Enhancementprogramme. The combined MCP Group and SEAM ResearchCentre, is now one of the established research clusters at theInstitute. Their strategy is to create a strong applied researchbase by promoting and establishing industry-academiccollaborations.

The MCP Group has been engaged in National, EC-fundedand other International collaborative research in the followingareas.• Bulk Metallic Glass Composites

• Nanostructured Materials

• Metallic Foams

• X-ray Microtomography

• Polymer Composites

• Microwave Processing and Remediation

• Structural Health Monitoring of Polymeric Composites

• Magnetically Targeted Nanoparticles

These research activities are expected to make a usefulcontribution to key industrial sectors including medicaldevices, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and waste remediation.

Contacts: Dr. John O’Dwyer E: [email protected] Dr. Ramesh Raghavendra E: [email protected]: www.wit.ie/mcp

www.wit.ie/seam

This research group was formed in 2002 with the aim ofresearching into the Radio Frequency (RF) air interface with aparticular emphasis upon the measurement and simulation ofthe characteristics of the wireless communications’ channelfor cellular, indoor and satellite wireless communications. Research carried out primarily includes applied research forinnovation in modulation, coding and related embeddedprocessing. Recent innovations in the electronic system-on-chip (SOC) area, which combined Radio Frequency (RF)capability with the SOCs, are also being exploited. Thispermits extensive research in wireless sensing and control.

Contact: Dr. Paul O’Leary E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/wireless

This Nanotechnology Research Group offers state-of-the-artlaboratory facilities located within the Pharmaceutical andMolecular Biology Research Centre (PMBRC) and the Schoolof Engineering. The group provides an interdisciplinaryresearch environment for graduates of Engineering andScience.

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 E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/nano

NanotechnologyResearch Group

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Advanced AutomotiveElectronic ControlGroup

Advanced ManufacturingTechnology Group

The Advanced Automotive Electronic Control Group wasestablished in 2000 at Waterford Institute of Technology tocarry out research, consultancy and training in software andelectronic systems applicable to automotive applications. Thegroup’s three principal researchers bring togethercomplementary skills from the automotive and electronicareas. The group aims is to provide researchers with thepractical skills that will enable them to secure employment asresearch and development engineers in the automotiveindustry and to provide a consultancy service to companies inthe automotive area. The group has recently been involved ina project to conduct a general test on the usability and safetyof the New T0105 System 05 satellite navigation system as itappears on a compact SUV (sport utility Vehicle) .This projectwas initiated by an Italian company DHS Milan and involved27 researchers in 6 countries including Ireland (WIT, TCD andUL), Japan (NIME), Finland (UIH), Italy (Politech University inMilan).

The group members have provided training courses onAutomotive Networks (CAN, LIN, MOST, FLEXRAY) andAutomotive Diagnostics (EOBD, OBDI, OBDII) to theAutomotive Industry and to other Educational Institutions.We also develop automotive training products and testequipment.

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

Contacts: Mr. Henry Acheson E: [email protected] Mr. John Manning E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/aaecg

Research in the AMT area is carried out at Masters and PhDlevel. Arising out of active links with Industry funding hascome through partnerships with local and national industry aswell as through the national competitive research grantsystem. The AMT Research Group is the longest establishedresearch grouping in WIT and has a long list of successes interms of graduates, funding and sustainable technicaldevelopment.

The AMT research focus in the past has been in the generalarea of Automated Systems and specifically the following:Automation; FMS/FMAS & ASRS; Manufacturing ProcessDevelopment; Component Feeding. Flexibility and low costproduction through automation were key objectives of thiswork and real skills have been developed in this area.

Over the past six years the above Automation research focushas been towards the area of precision engineering withcurrent 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.

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

Contact: Mr. Joe Phelan E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/amt

“A Research Masters has more flexibility than following a set syllabus in a taughtpostgraduate course. It lets me concentrate on the areas that are of particularinterest to me and pick up skills which will be appropriate to the area I plan onworking in. During my postgraduate research I have expanded on many skillslearned in my degree and learned many more. Postgraduate Study has certainlybeen a challenge, but I really enjoy the work I am doing.”

Brian Somers, Masters by Research in Engineering


Microelectronics & SystemsResearch Group

The Microelectronics & Systems Research Group (MSR) wasestablished in 1996 at the Waterford Institute of Technologyunder the leadership of Ken Deevy. The main activity of thegroup is the research and design of signal conditioningelectronics, programmable mixed signal systems and precisionsensor interface design. The group also specialises in thedesign of custom ASIC solutions for niche applications.Emphasis is on the solution to real world signal processingproblems employing programmable system-on-chiptechnology. The group has significant experience in the areasof data conversion, analogue signal processing andcapacitance touch and proximity sensor design.

Contact: Mr. Ken Deevy E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/microelectronics

A key driver in the development of disciplines in theconstruction industry in the coming years will be the creationand distribution of knowledge. Research relevant to the Irishconstruction industry has been limited to date, particularly inrelation to people, processes and technology.

The Department of Construction & Civil Engineering at WITestablished the CIRK Centre in 2005 and this is the focalpoint for WIT research activities relevant to stakeholders inthe current and future Irish construction industry and theretention of related knowledge.

Much of this research has to date been carried out inpartnership with other national/ international education andresearch organisations. Our strong links with professionalorganisations and industry have also been utilised in thecourse of our research work.

Research proposals are invited from individuals andorganisations that have an interest in improving the Irishconstruction industry, particularly in relation to the followingtopics:• 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: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/cirk

Construction IndustryResearch & Knowledge - CIRK

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HEALTH SCIENCESThe School of Health Sciences of Waterford Instituteof Technology was established in 2003 to cover thegrowing and very popular areas of Nursing,Recreation and Leisure, Sport, Health Promotion andExercise and Fitness.

It is located in a new building provided by the Department ofHealth and Children for Nursing Education and also in the newTourism and Leisure Building. The school approaches itseducational work in a student-centred way. In its dealings with itsmembers and stakeholders, the school aims to be open andcommunicative and to value their needs and contributions.

In addition to its role of providing undergraduate courses, theschool 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 thebenefit 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 activitiesand there is a growing postgraduate community which is wellsupported and encouraged.

CONTACTS

Head of School: Eric Martin, BA, PhD, CChem, MRSC, BScTel: +353-51-302024 E: [email protected]

School Administrator: Ms. Alison GallowayTel: +353-51-302774 E: [email protected]

School Secretary: Ms. Laura CarrTel: +353-51-305554 E: [email protected]

Department of Nursing

Head of Department: John Wells, PhD, MSc, BA (Hons), PG Dip (Ed), RNT, RNPTel: +353-51-845552 E: [email protected]

Department Secretary: Ms. Fionnuala SmithTel: +353-51-302806 E: [email protected]

Department Secretary: Ms. Breda WalshTel: +353-51-845567 E: [email protected]

Department of Health, Sport & Exercise Science

Head of Department: Ms. Teresa Hurley, MA, BA (Hons),NCEFT, ITECTel: +353-51-845628 E: [email protected]

Department Secretary: Ms. Louise McDonaldTel:+353-51-845593 E: [email protected]

Department Secretary: Ms. Elaine SykesTel: +353-51-306162 E: [email protected]

RESEARCH GROUPS/CENTRES

FURTHER RESEARCH AREAS/TOPICS

“I am glad I chose WIT to pursue my postgraduatequalification. The support and encouragement Ireceived from colleagues in the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences was invaluable and very much appreciated. Postgraduate Research is toprogress from merely learning knowledge to activelycontributing to the body of knowledge in your area of research.”

Louise Murphy, Research Masters in Nursing (Cancer Fatigue)


Vascular HealthDr. Michael Harrison E: [email protected]

Bone and Dietary Health Dr. Lorna Doyle E: [email protected]

Dietary Policy and Public Health ProjectsDr. Kieran O’ Connor E: [email protected]

Environmental Influences on Physical ActivityDr. Elaine Mullan E: [email protected]

Population Health and Physical ActivityDr. Niamh Murphy E: [email protected]

Performance Analysis in SportMr. Gerry Fitzpatrick E: [email protected]

Physical Education and Sociology of Sport andLeisureDr. Sean Connor E: [email protected]. Jean McArdle E: [email protected]. Lynne Brennan E: [email protected]

Exercise PhysiologyDr. Maria Murphy Griffin E: [email protected]

Sports Management and Marketing Ms. Teresa Hurley E: [email protected]

Outdoor RecreationMr. Jack Bergin E: [email protected]

Bone Health and SPHEMs. Rosie Donnelly E: [email protected]

Substance AbuseMs. Marie-Claire Van Hout E: [email protected]

Centre for Health Behaviour Research

Dr. Niamh Murphy E: [email protected]

Centre for Sport & Exercise Psychology

Mr. Gerry Fitzpatrick E: [email protected]. Ciara Losty E: [email protected]

Biomedical Research Cluster

Dr. Michael Harrison E: [email protected]. Martina Gooney E: [email protected]. Orla O’Donovan E: [email protected]

General Nursing: Elderly CareContact: Dr. Paula Lane E: [email protected]

Oncology Contact: Dr. Martina Gooney E: [email protected]

Mental Health and Social IntegrationContact: Dr. John Wells E: [email protected]

Multiple Intelligence Approaches in Education

Contact: Dr. Margaret Denny E: [email protected]

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Centre for HealthBehaviour Research

Centre for Sport andExercise Psychology

The Centre for Health Behaviour Research undertakes avariety of projects relating to the promotion of positive healthbehaviours at the population level. The Centre bringstogether researchers with expertise across various disciplines(public health, physiology, psychology, etc) to work togetherto produce quality output to support and influence nationalhealth policy. Prof Adrian Bauman from the School of PublicHealth at the University of Sydney, who is Associate Professorto the Department, is a core partner and advisor to theGroup. The Group works in a collaborative manner to expandthe expertise of all those involved and to ensure that theresearch informs teaching and learning at both undergraduateand postgraduate level within the School of Health Sciences.The Group’s efforts are firmly focused on achieving qualityresearch publications and profile, and ensuring that thisresearch remains grounded in practice.

In the area of physical activity, current and recent researchwork includes an evaluation of the impact of mass events onpopulation physical activity levels, funded by the Irish SportsCouncil, the evaluation of several programmes undertaken bythe Waterford Sports Partnership, and recently the Centre hasbeen funded by the Population Health Directorate of the HSEto co-ordinate the Irish physical activity action plan andguidelines project. The Centre runs the Activity in CareTraining programme (ACT), a physical activity programme forfrail older adults, at a national level, in partnership with Ageand Opportunity. The Centre has also undertaken healthrelated evaluations for youth organisations like SquashyCouch and Ossory Youth.

Other research areas include outdoor recreationenvironmental influences on physical activity, physicaleducation and sociology of sport and leisure, exercisephysiology and sports management.

Contact:Dr. Niamh Murphy E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/chbr

The Centre for Sport and Exercise Psychology (CSEP) wasestablished within the School of Health, Sport and ExerciseScience in 2005. The CSEP is a multi and interdisciplinaryteam of research active academics and sport psychologyconsultants - representing sport psychology, exercisepsychology, sport sociology, social psychology and researchmethods. The team have begun to establish nationalrecognition for their research and teaching activity. It is aninterdisciplinary research unit that serves as a research facilityfor the masters program in Sport Psychology, researchmasters and PhD’s. It also provides sport psychologyconsultancy and research for individual and team athletes.Faculty and graduate students within the Centre investigate awide range of topics concerning enhancing sportsperformance, exercise psychology, fitness, sports participationand best practice at a variety of age and performance levels.

The Centre has a national reputation for high-level laboratoryand field-based research and consultancy in the area of sportand exercise psychology. This research group is currentlyinvolved in active research and envisages conducting appliedsport science research at elite performance levels and also inthe context of issues concerning exercise, health and sportperformance lifestyle. Research and consultancy work iscurrently linked with the Irish Archery Association, An GardaSiochana Training College, Triathlon Ireland, Irish WrestlingAssociation, Waterford GAA county teams, FootballAssociation of Ireland, Irish Heart Foundation, Health ServicesAuthority, Golf Union of Ireland, National Governing Bodiesof various sports and medical teams (GP Referral Scheme)within Waterford Institute of Technology.

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

Contacts:Mr. Gerry Fitzpatrick E: [email protected] Ms. Ciara Losty E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/csep


Biomedical Research Cluster

A biomedical research cluster (BRC) has recently evolved inWaterford Institute of Technology involving staff members inthree academic departments (Health, Sport and ExerciseScience, Nursing, and Chemical and Life Science) andassociated clinicians in Waterford Regional Hospital. Thecluster has been engaged in research projects related tocancer, cancer-related fatigue, vascular health, diabetes, andbone health. The group has a number of activecollaborations involving the Royal College of Surgeons,University College Cork, Dublin City University and KingsCollege London. The identification of sensitive bloodbiomarkers of disease activity is a shared interest across allBRC sub-disciplines. Ongoing basic and applied researchaims to identify sensitive blood biomarkers of disease typeand progression and to evaluate the efficacy of various phar-macological, nutritional and exercise therapies. The groupshare a core laboratory facility, analytical expertise, studenttraining opportunities and biomedical contacts.

A related group, under the direction of Dr. Graham Roberts E: [email protected] is undertaking research intodiabetes at Waterford Regional Hospital.

Contacts:Dr. Michael Harrison E: [email protected] Dr. Martina Gooney E: [email protected] Dr. Orla O’Donovan E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/brc

“Research Postgraduate study has been arollercoaster of good and very challengingexperiences. I have learned a lot andbecome stronger because of it. I knowthat when I leave WIT, I will be a muchbetter person because of my time there.”

Patrick Delaney, PhD SportSociology/Psychology

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HUMANITIESThe School of Humanities comprisesthree Departments: the Departmentof Applied Arts, the Department ofCreative and Performing Arts andthe Department of Languages,Tourism and Hospitality.

The School has established an excellentresearch ethos and a distinguished, growingresearch record through the dedicated effortsof individual staff members, research groupsand research students, as well as through thelong-term support of management atDepartmental, School and Institutional levels.

Early in the 1980s, Humanities espoused theimportance of scholarship and researchamong its teaching staff. The School wasalso the first in the mid-1990s to pioneerdevelopmental centres of excellence in theInstitute for research and consultancypurposes. Its centres include for instancelocations for Historical Research, SocialStudies Research, Legal Research and MusicResearch. The School is proactive inpromoting the diversity of disciplines andcreativity and the generation of new ideasand knowledge through academicconferences and publications, creativecompositions, exhibitions and performances.

CONTACTS

Head of School: John Ennis, BA, MA, HDE, LL.D., PhDE: [email protected]

School Administrator:Ms. Norah Fogarty Tel: +353-51-845553 E: [email protected]

School Secretary:Ms. Laura Dunphy Tel: +353-51-302106 E: [email protected]

Department of Applied Arts

Head of Department: Michael Howlett, BSc, BD, STL, ThD, PhDTel: +353-51-302479 E: [email protected]

Department of Languages, Tourism & Hospitality Studies

Acting Head of Department: Mr. Ray Cullen, BA Hosp EdTel: +353-51-302033 E: [email protected]

Department of Creative & Performing Arts

Acting Head of Department: Rachel Finnegan, BA, PhDTel: +353-51-302281 E: [email protected]



“My research study stretches my mind and thepostgraduate generic skills training in WIT givesme the chance to meet with other students.”

Oritsegbemi Jakpa, Research Masters in Creative Writing

Centre for Social and Family ResearchMr. Fergus Hogan E: [email protected]

Centre for Newfoundland and Labrador StudiesDr. John Ennis E: [email protected]

Content and Language Integrated Learning ResearchGroup - CLILDr. Áine Furlong E: [email protected]

Centre for Research, Creativity and Innovation inTourismMs. Ann Marie Lally E: [email protected]

Creativity and Culture Research GroupDr. Michael Howlett E: [email protected]

Centre for New MusicDr. Eric Sweeney E: [email protected]

Research in Art and Design Theory and PracticeDr. Peter Jordan E: [email protected]

Irish Music; Traditional Music; Manuscript andPrinted SourcesDr. Colette Moloney E: [email protected]

Historical Musicology; Critical Music Editing; andMusic PerformanceDr. David Rhodes E: [email protected]

The Relation of Creativity to PlurilingualismSecond Language AcquisitionDr. Aine Furlong E: [email protected]

Intercultural Studies (Self)-Assessment ofIntercultural CompetenceEuropean Lanugage PortfolioDr. Fionnuala Kennedy E: [email protected]

Post-war German Literature; Literature of the FormerGerman Democratic Republic; German FilmMs. Rosanna Molloy E: [email protected]

Colonial and Post-Colonial Studies, WorldLiteratures in French and Women’s WritingDr. Christine O’Dowd-SmythE: [email protected]

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Centre for Social and Family Research

Centre for Newfoundlandand Labrador Studies

The Centre for Social and Family Research, established in2003 in the Department of Applied Arts, is a practice mindedresearch centre, committed to the pursuit of social care andsocial justice. The Centre brings together the teaching andresearch strengths of a strong multi-disciplinary team andbenefits from a range of disciplines including; Sociology;Social Policy, Theology, Social Work, Early Childhood Studiesand Psychology. The Centre draws on the Mission Statementof Waterford Institute of Technology which recognises theneed to engage in research for the advancement ofknowledge, the support of society and the enhancement ofteaching. The Centre’s core objective is to conduct appliedsocial research which will critically address current debates inIrish social policy and make a contribution to thedevelopment of policy.

The Centre has developed very strong research links with keycommissioning bodies and has real expertise in winning andpublishing nationally commissioned research contributing tothe development of public policy and practice. It is committedto enhancing good working relationships between theInstitute and a variety of state and voluntary agencies andcultivating links with international academic partners.

The Centre has been very successful in attracting funding forpostgraduate research, mainly through the Strand 1 process,and have a significant record in the development in winningnational recognition. Dissemination of research through thepresentation of postgraduate work at key nationalconferences has been central to this. Staff have displayed astrong commitment to securing postgraduate funding in keyareas of strategic research interest and expertise whichinclude racism and ethnicity; changing nature of Irish families,child-centred research, religion, fathering, men andmasculinities, parenting and fostering.

Contact:Mr. Fergus Hogan E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/csfr

The Centre for Newfoundland and Labrador Studies wasestablished in 2002 to initiate and sustain a robust andvibrant learning community between Newfoundland,Labrador and Ireland, with particular emphasis on cultural,social, commercial, technological and scientific researchprojects, publications and exchanges. It assists and advises onall areas of collaborate research across all college disciplines,throughout southeast communities, and nationally.

The Centre acts as a gateway and network for linkagesbetween cultural and community groups, businesses and WIT with respect to their counterparts in Newfoundland andLabrador; it develops research and research programmesbetween Memorial University Newfoundland and WIT; itarranges student and staff exchanges between theseinstitutions; it builds linkages between academic programmesand facilities in the two institutions; and it facilitatespublications on Ireland-Newfoundland related topics.

Current projects include: advance planning for the ACSI(Association of Canadian Studies in Ireland) Conference, aswell as the publication of its proceedings, the Irish dimensionof a forthcoming Festival of the Sea Conference and thepublication of a major seven-hundred page scholarly projectinvolving the Centre and two North American Universities.

Contact:Dr. John Ennis E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/newfoundland

“My postgraduate experience gave meexcellent grounding, equipping me with avariety of skills and related expertise that haveprepared me to meet any future challenges ina number of disciplines with confidence.”

Tony QuinlanResearch MastersTourism and Hospitality


Content and LanguageIntegrated LearningGroup - CLIL

Centre for Research,Creativity and Innovationin Tourism

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) enablesstudents to learn language(s) in and through other disciplines,e.g. learning a science subject throughFrench/Italian/German/Spanish/ESL. The Content andLanguage Integrated Learning group at WIT aims to researchlearning experiences and to develop teaching and learningmaterials for the approach.

Application of research in an industrial/societal contextCLIL has been identified as the approach most likely to createimmediate relevance for language learners: students arelearning content which corresponds to their academicinterests through another language and in a differentperspective. Within the context of the European Union, CLILas well as languages in higher education have been identifiedas key areas for action (European Commission, November2005, Framework Strategy for Multilingualism).The strengths of this approach are associated with the recon-sideration of how and when certain types of subject matterand language are taught. In this manner: an inter-disciplinarymindset is applied at learner level and at teacher level.

Key thematic areas for postgraduate studentsResearch in Content and Language Integrated Learning isneeded in light of the variety of CLIL models as well aslearning 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: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/clil

The Centre for Research, Creativity and Innovation in Tourismwas established in 2007 and was developed in response to aneed to redefine and refocus the activities of the pre-existingTourism and Hospitality Research Group. The Centre seeks todevelop and foster collaborative and multidisciplinaryscholarly activity in order to contribute towards thestrengthening of management capability, creativity andinnovation within the tourism sector.

Activities The objective of the Centre is to actively support andpromote any research or scholarly activity that contributestowards the building of capability, creativity and innovationwithin the broad tourism sector. The focus of the researchactivity is interdisciplinary in nature drawing upon existingresearch 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 centreis well positioned to contribute to the tourism sector throughthe full spectrum of research activities from applied andstrategic research through to creative projects andconsultancy work.

Key Thematic Areas for Postgraduate StudentsThe centre welcomes research proposals in any of the broadthematic areas outlined. Examples of Postgraduate projectscurrently 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: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/crcit

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Creativity and CultureResearch Group

Centre for New Music

This research group facilitates collaboration betweenresearchers in various areas of the Humanities to investigatethe concepts of creativity and culture. The group membersexamine the theoretical maxims of these concepts and thenapply these to the individual disciplines, to provide a more in-depth insight into the nature of creativity and culture. Inaddition, the group considers the interrelationship betweencreativity in the different disciplines to give a betterunderstanding of how to encourage creative thinking andinnovation. It also looks at the role of creativity throughouthistory and how it helped to shape culture.

The group provides a unique opportunity for a trans-disciplinary view of creativity and culture, and it also allowsfor collaboration between different areas. It therefore has thepotential for a particular impact on educational training andsociety due to its distinctive constitution. Interdisciplinaryresearch between the areas of Literature, Philosophy andTheology, Design, Film Studies, Music and Cultural Studies,though uncommon, propels this group to pursue original andinnovative research in a hereto unexplored context. Centralto the research initiative is how a more in-depthunderstanding of creativity and culture in humanity can makefor a more fulfilled human life in a better world.

Thematic Areas for Postgraduate Students:Religious Studies, Theology, and Spirituality; Religion andSociety (especially in relation to Information andCommunicative Technologies), Spirituality and SocialTransformation, Theology and Literature, Religion andIdentity, Philosophy and Religion, Literature and Film, Designand Identity, and Music Research (centred on traditionalmusic, palaeography and cultural studies).

Contact:Dr. Michael Howlett E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/ccrg

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

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

The group’s expertise centres around music from thebeginning of the 20th century to the present day. Specialattention is given to technological developments from the1950’s onwards and the impact of those developments oncomposers of today. The position of Irish composers isexamined in the context of international developments.

The annual Waterford New Music Week provides a platformfor the group’s work with the highlighting of performances ofpostgraduate compositions, analysis of new music, and inter-disciplinary projects such as science, film, drama and art withmusic. ‘Teaching the Unteachable’, proceedings of aconference which focused on the place of composition ineducation, is published by the Department of Creative andPerforming Arts.

Contact:Dr. Eric Sweeney E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/music


Research in Art andDesign Theory andPractice

The Group was established by Dr. Peter Jordan in 2004 toencourage research activity in the related fields of art anddesign. Dr. Jordan was subsequently joined by Dr. Cordula Hansen and Mary Ann Bolger, both of whomhave made a significant contribution towards developingresearch 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 areaof practice-based research, in which there is a significantpractical component to the work.

Dr. Jordan is an art historian with a particular researchexpertise in the field of Art Collecting. He is also interested inthe developing field of Arts for Health, and is currentlyinvolved in a research project to design a teaching module onarts and humanities for Irish medical courses. Dr. Hansen is apractitioner researcher with interests in art education and artand science.

Contact:Dr. Peter Jordan E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/art

“Some of the best things about postgraduateresearch are; working on a topic that you are reallyinterested in; presenting your findings atconferences and presentations; working with otherpostgraduates and improving your writing skills.”

Angela Buckley, PhD in Music

SCIENCEThe School of Science, which undertakes tuition andresearch in laboratory and field sciences and ininformatics, is made up of two Departments: theDepartment of Chemical and Life Sciences and theDepartment of Computing, Mathematics and Physics.

The School of Science in Waterford Institute of Technology isaccredited to make its own awards up to PhD level, in recognition ofthe excellence of its teaching and research. A committed team oflecturers and support staff is available to make the student experienceat WIT an enjoyable and rewarding one. The School has a strongresearch ethos, with internationally recognised research groupsworking 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 forpostgraduate acitivties in Computing, Maths and Physics in WIT. Prof.Eugene Lawler made fundamental contributions to computer sciencein scheduling theory, network/matroid theory as well as pioneeringthe development of polymatroids. He was respected as a visionaryteacher at the University of California, Berkeley.

The Graduate School implements a structured Industry FocusedDoctoral programme that aims to support the creation of sutainablehigh technology employment in the South East Region. Its associatedincubation facilities have a successful track record in creating SMEswith a high technology focus. Twice a year the Graduate Schoolorganise a one-week Ph.D. Summer School on Scientific Computingwith M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Technical Universityof Poznan, Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University, NationalTechnical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute” (Ukraine), Saint-Petersburg State University, Nanjing University of Information Scienceand Technology.

CONTACTS

Head of School: Mr. Paul Barry, BA, MA, DEA(Bordeaux)Tel: +353-51-302027 E: [email protected]

School Administrator: Ms Fiona PowerTel: +353-51-845575 E: [email protected]

School Secretary: Ms. Eleanor ReadeTel: +353-51-302037 E: [email protected]

School Fax No: +353-51-302679

Department of Chemical & Life Sciences

Acting Head of Department:Peter McLoughlin, PhD, FICITel: +353-51-302029 E: [email protected]

Department Secretary: Ms. Nan O’BrienTel: +353-51-845625 E: [email protected]

Department of Computing, Mathematics & Physics

Head of Department: Mícheál Ó hÉigeartaigh, M.Mgt.Sc., PhDTel: +353-51-845626 E: [email protected]

Department Secretary: Ms. Mary RyanTel: +353-51-302482 E: [email protected]

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“I have a great interest in my research area andenjoy both the practical and the literature-basedside of the project. I have had the opportunity tocollaborate with two universities in the UK andtravel to Japan for an international conferencewhile at the same time enjoying a pleasantworking environment due to the large number ofpostgraduates here in WIT.”

Larry Fitzhenry, Research Masters in Science

Telecommunications Software and Systems Group -TSSGMr. Mícheál Ó Foghlú E: [email protected]

Pharmaceutical and Molecular BiotechnologyResearch Centre - PMBRCDr. Peter McLoughlin E: [email protected] Dr. June Frisby E: [email protected]

Eco-Innovation Research Centre - EIRC Dr. Peter McLoughlin E: [email protected]. Brian Murphy E: [email protected]

Health Informatics Research Group - HIRGDr. John Wells E: [email protected]. T.J. McDonald E: [email protected]

Macular Pigment Research Group - MPRGDr. Stephen Beatty E: [email protected] Dr. John Nolan E: [email protected]

Optics Research Group - ORGDr. John Houlihan E: [email protected]

Automotive Control GroupMr. Brendan Jackman E: [email protected]

eLearning Technologies Research Group - WeLearnTMs. Mary Barry E: [email protected]. Mary Power E: [email protected]. Catherine Fitzpatrick E: [email protected]

Centre for Information Systems and Technoculture -INSYTEDr. Larry Stapleton E: [email protected]. Liam Doyle E: [email protected]

Centre for Scientific Computing - CSCDr. Noreen Quinn E: [email protected]

MathematicsDr. Micheál Ó hEigeartaigh E: [email protected]

Multimedia Mr. Patrick Felicia E: [email protected]

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TelecommunicationsSoftware & Systems Group - TSSG

Pharmaceutical andMolecular BiotechnologyResearch Centre - PMBRC

The Telecommunications Software & Systems Group (TSSG)was founded in1996. Since then, it has grown from 3 toaround 160 members of staff and students comprising WITfaculty, full-time principal and senior investigators, centremanagers, researchers - including programmers and engineers- research students and support staff. All the funding for theTSSG has been won in competitive tenders for national andinternational research funding. The TSSG’s main area ofresearch is communications software services encompassingemerging architectures for management of complex telecom-munications and Internet systems as well as next generationservice development and deployment. Perhaps the best shortdescription of this is the Future Internet Infrastructure &Services. The TSSG has strong expertise in the areas ofdistributed systems and service oriented architectures,particularly when applied to the communications andtelecommunications domain.

The TSSG has two primary divisions - the Research Divisionand the Commercial Division. Each of the divisions iscomposed of centres, each with its own thematic focus.Together the TSSG encompasses a balanced portfolio ofactive research projects reflecting a synergistic mix of basicresearch (strategically oriented), applied research, pre-productdevelopment, and commercial spin-off activities. Thus theTSSG sees itself as an exemplar of a new vision of research inIreland that is both trans-disciplinary (combining mainlyengineering, computing and business) and pursues acombination of academic and commercial excellence. With 36current active funded research projects in Jan 2009 (primarilyIrish and European funding), and a history of 80 fundedprojects (of which the TSSG has been the lead partner in70%), and a total of over €53 Million 1996-2009, the TSSGis the largest group in Ireland engaged in such a critical massof activity relating to communications software services, andindeed is one of the most successful integrated researchclusters in any academic domain in Ireland.

The TSSG is located in the ArcLabs Research and InnovationCentre on the Carriganore West Campus of WIT.

PROJECT FUNDINGFutureComm IE HEA PRTLI Cycle 4SFI SRC FAME IE SFI16 Projects Enterprise Ireland16 Projects EU FP6/FP72 Projects EU/EI EUREKA CELTIC

Contact:Mr. Mícheál Ó Foghlú E: [email protected] Website: www.tssg.org

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

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 & therapeuticmolecules)

• Nanotechnology

• Novel sensor technologies based on plasmonic nanostructures

• Organic electronics

CollaborationsEirGen Pharma Ltd, Genzyme Ireland Ltd, Bausch & LombIreland, TEVA and Merck, Sharp & Dohme (Ireland) Ltd.

FundingFunding secured from Enterprise Ireland’s (EI) AppliedResearch Enhancement Initiative, EI’s Innovation Partnershipwith Genzyme Ireland Ltd, The Technological Sector ResearchInitiatives (Strand I & Strand III), HEA Research FacilitiesEnhancement Scheme 2008 and HEA and EI Infrastructuregrants.

Contacts:Dr. Peter McLoughlin E: [email protected] Dr. June Frisby E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/pmbrc


Eco-Innovation Research Centre - EIRC

Health InformaticsResearch Group - HIRG

‘Eco-Innovation’ is a term commonly used to describe newproducts, technologies, services and processes that contributeto sustainable development. With vast commercial potential,Eco-Innovation is identified by WIT as a key research Centreof Excellence (CoE), characterised by international reputation,strong links with industry & the international academiccommunity, and is prioritised for development under the WITStrategic Plan 2007-2010. These strategies support thecreation of a knowledge society by establishing sustainablecentres of research, development and innovation, which areworld leaders, capable of attracting resources and investmentfrom the national and international arena.

Research activities at the EIRC focus on the innovativedevelopment of ‘high value-added technologies/products/processes from natural resources’ and ‘low environmentalimpact processing/growth methods’. Sustainable solutions forthe future development of industries such as the marine,agriculture and forestry sectors, and ‘green’ chemistry forpharmaceutical synthesis, require a collaborative cross-disciplinary approach. Eco-Innovation research at WIT issupported across a wide range of areas:

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: [email protected]. Brian Murphy E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/eirc

The Health Informatics Research Group (HIRG) was set up in2007 by a group of researchers in the Dept. of Computing,Mathematics and Physics and the Dept. of Nursing. HealthInformatics is the intersection of information science,computer science and health science. The departments ofCMP and Nursing have an ideal research and teaching mix totake advantage of this growing sector in RTD. The researchcentre encompasses expertise in ICT, Data Security,Databases, eLearning, Multiple Intelligence approaches,Hospital-at-home care delivery, and education.

Key Research Interests:• Digital portals for healthcare services and delivery

• ICT support for health service personnel

• 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 ofhealth informatics at WIT into the region, and to formpartnerships with health services and local industry. Many ofthe research areas we wish to develop have a potentialcommercial profile that would be attractive to both the publicand private sector. e.g. the creation of digital portals to accesshealth advice and services.

Contacts:Mr. T.J. McDonald E: [email protected] Dr. John Wells E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/hirg

EIRC

ForestryResearch

Group (FRG)

EstuarineResearch

Group (ERG)

SustainableAgricultureResearch

Group(SARG)

MolecularEcologyResearch

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Macular Pigment Research Group - MPRG

Optics Research Group -ORG

The macular pigment research group (MPRG) was establishedin 2001. The MPRG is a multidisciplinary research groupmade up of biochemists, ophthalmologists, nutritionscientists, vision scientists, clinicians and statisticians. The goalof the MPRG is to investigate potential ways of preventing,or delaying, the onset of the world’s leading cause ofblindness age-related macular degeneration (AMD), withemphasis on the putative protective role of macular pigmentin the prevention, delay, or modification of this disease, andalso, its role in visual performance. The MPRG currentlyemploys 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 ofage-related blindness in the western world, and it isestimated that this disease affects approximately 80,000people in the Republic of Ireland, and that a further 30,000people may suffer unknowingly from it. The increasingworldwide prevalence of AMD is largely attributable toincreasing longevity and lifestyle changes associated withwestern society. People with AMD lose their ability to read,recognise faces, watch television, drive, and therefore losetheir independence and quality of life. It is predicted that thecurrent AMD prevalence figures will double by 2020. Inaddition, the cost of vision loss and visual impairment tosociety and to health care providers continues to rise, withsignificant 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 anelderly Irish population (TILDA)

Contacts: Dr. John Nolan E: [email protected] Mr. Stephen Beatty E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/mprg

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 playeda significant role in the development of a broad researchcapability in WIT, contributing primarily in the area of opticalscience, with particular emphasis on telecommunications andsensing applications.

Initially, the research focus of the group was the developmentof interferometric techniques for the optical characterisationof transparent materials and interrogation of fiber Bragggratings and other fiber optic components. In the years since,the skills base of the group has broadened to include manydifferent branches of optical science; current projects rangefrom 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, recentpublications, and positions vacant, visit our website orcontact by email.

Contact: Dr. John Houlihan E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/org/


Automotive Control Group eLearning TechnologiesResearch Group -WeLearnT

The Automotive Control Group carries out research atMasters postgraduate level, with the current emphasis on thefollowing topics:

• Distributed automotive control systems

• Vehicle Networks

• Diagnostics

• Telematics

This research is geared towards results with direct industrialapplication (applied research). Our primary aim is to provideour researchers with the real world skills that will enable themto secure employment as research and developmentengineers in the automotive industry. The main method forachieving this aim is to research relevant topics for currentand future automotive applications. Many research ideasoriginate from our partners in the international automotiveindustry.

A number of undergraduate projects are also sponsored eachyear with the aim of supporting our primary research anddiscovering new areas of investigation.

Contact:Mr. Brendan Jackman E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/automotive

Contact:Email: Website:

WeLearnT undertakes research into eLearning technologies,and the human computer interaction that takes place in aneLearning environment. Members of the group have alsobeen responsible for developing the current WIT taughtmasters programme, Masters in Multimedia and eLearning,and are actively involved in the delivery of that programme.Postgraduate students in WeLearnT, at research Masters andPhD level, participate in research seminars and present theirwork at national and international conferences on eLearning.The interdisciplinary and interdepartmental aspects of ourresearch 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-basedcontext

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: [email protected] Ms. Catherine Fitzpatrick E: [email protected] Ms. Mary Barry E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/welearnt

“My time as a postgrad at WIT has really broadenedmy horizons, not just in terms of the knowledge andskills I’ve gained but in terms of the places I’ve gottento visit, the friends I’ve made and the wonderfulexperience I’ve had along the way.”

Ray Caroll, PhD in Computing TSSG Research Group

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Centre for InformationSystems and Technoculture- INSYTE

Centre for ScientificComputing - CSC

The INSYTE Centre was established in 2001 and has a well-developed postgraduate programme at both Masters andPhD level. The centre also underpins a highly successfultaught MSc programme in Information Systems Processes.

The centre is concerned with making information systemsuseful and appropriate for modern organisations and enablingtechnology-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 theprivate sector, both in Ireland and abroad. Our researchershave included information systems professionals, seniormanagers as well as more traditional graduates of IT andbusiness-related university-level programmes.

INSYTE focuses upon generating high quality publishablework and disseminates papers regularly in the leadinginternational journals and conferences. INSYTE works withresearchers across the world including the Europe Union,Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Asia, and North America.

If you are a graduate who has studied information systems ateither bachelors or masters level, and you are interested inpursuing a research qualification in information systemsplease contact us.

Contacts: Dr. Larry Stapleton E: [email protected] Mr. Liam Doyle E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/insyte

The Centre for Scientific Computing is a multi-disciplinary,multi-school research centre facilitating computationally-driven research, throughout the sciences and engineering.This is achieved by the sharing of expertise in computationalmethods and algorithms, encouraging the cross-fertilisation ofideas between researchers in the various disciplines, andenabling 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 ofsustainable high technology employment in the South EastRegion. It is engaged with local industry in a number ofapplied research projects. It is cooperating with universities inIreland and internationally in running a one-week PhDSummer School twice a year in Scientific Computing.

Contact: Dr. Noreen Quinn E: [email protected] Website: www.wit.ie/csc

“WIT has given me a wonderful opportunity to pursueresearch studies to doctorate level. Compared toundergraduate study, postgraduate study allows agreater focus on a specific topic and so is morechallenging while also being enjoyable.” Qendresa Osmani, PhD in Science

Galway Dublin

Cork

Waterford


WONDERFULWATERFORDWaterford, the oldest city in Ireland, is a wonderfulmix of the old and the new, history, culture andinnovation. It is a city of colour and excitement. Arapidly developing and progressive city, Waterford hasmany attractions - its Gallery and Museums, its busystreets full of fascinating shops, small lanes to strollthrough with 1,000 years of history meeting you onvirtually every street corner, choice cuisine to suit everytaste and every pocket, lively pubs and friendly smiles.

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Craic, Spraoi agus SportIf you are looking for the craic, then Waterford’s the place foryou. 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 niceplace to be, a nice place to hang out. Why don’t you comealong and see for yourself?

The Sporting LifeSport is a major part of everyday life in The Déise, be itparticipating or merely shouting on your team. Hurling is thefirst thing that springs to mind but the story doesn’t just endthere.

Waterford is surrounded by water, both rivers and sea. Thereare lots of beaches in the county, with buses every hour tonearby Tramore, where students can take part in swimming,sailing, surfing and kite surfing. Waterford also has greatfacilities for horse riding, golf, GAA, walking trails, tag rugby,badminton and running. The list truly is endless.

The Regional Sports Centre and the Waterford CrystalSwimming Pool are both within five minutes walk of the maincampus at WIT.

NightlifeWaterford has a great variety of pubs and nightclubs and along theatrical and musical tradition. The local arts centre,Garter Lane, holds many exhibitions of art, design andphotography and it runs regular workshops where youngpeople can participate in drama, dance and other artisticactivities. Garter Lane also has a modern theatre where theacclaimed Red Kettle theatre company stages most of itsproductions. The Theatre Royal hosts the WaterfordInternational Light Opera festival each year along with avariety of other productions. College Hall on WIT’s campus isnow the centre of choice for large-scale musical events.

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

ShoppingWaterford offers a choice to shoppers ranging fromsophisticated fashion shops, craft shops, modern mallsincluding City Square to superb delicatessens and colourfultraditional, family owned shops. As the South East’s shoppingcapital, the shops open seven days and late nights. If youwant something a little less high-street, there are manyexquisite and imaginative hand-crafted products produced inthe city and county.

“It’s just a nice place to be,a nice place to hang out.”


YOUR QUESTIONSANSWERED

WIT POSTGRADUATE SUPPORT UNIT (PSU)

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

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 generalmaintenance 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;

• 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.

E: [email protected]: +353 51 845627Website: www.wit.ie/pg

WIT RESEARCH SUPPORT UNIT (RSU)

The Research Support Unit (RSU) within the Office ofResearch and Innovation provides postgraduatestudents on funded research projects with specialisedsupport and guidance for their research. In addition toidentifying and providing information about sources offunding for research, the RSU provides an abundanceof resources to support your learning.

Many of the research programmes involve bothnational and international partnerships with industry,academia, commerce or the community and carrysubstantial grants. Such partnerships ensure that thecourse of study is related to the world of work.

The RSU has developed a comprehensive web-basedStep-by-Step Guide to ensure that you can easily followall WIT research funding policies and procedures and itcontains all the forms necessary to get you started. Seewww.wit.ie/research

E: [email protected] Telephone: +353 51 306260Website: www.wit.ie/research

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MainCampusMap

ContactsGeneral EnquiriesTel: +353 (0) 51 302000Email: [email protected]

Registrar’s OfficeAdministrator: +353 (0) 51 845535Secretary: +353 (0) 51 302041Admissions: +353 (0) 51 302603/302087Postgraduate Admissions: +353 (0) 51 302670Examinations: +353 (0) 51 302043Grants: +353 (0) 51 302088

International OfficeAdministrator: +353 (0) 51 845506Chinese Co-coordinator: +353 (0) 51 302039

Student SupportCHART: +353 (0) 51 845513Disability Support Service: +353 (0) 51 302871Medical Centre: +353 (0) 51 302873Counsellors: +353 (0) 51 302878/302475

School of Business+353 (0) 51 302841 or +353 (0) 51 302184

School of Education+353 (0) 51 302040 or +353 (0) 51 302225

School of Engineering+353 (0) 51 302035 or +353 (0) 51 845568

School of Health Sciences+353 (0) 51 302774 or +353 (0) 51 845554

School of Humanities+353 (0) 51 845553 or +353 (0) 51 845546/302846

School of Science+353 (0) 51 845575 or +353 (0) 51 302037

Other ServicesAccommodation Service: +353 (0) 51 302615Careers Office: +353 (0) 51 302038Fitness Suite: +353 (0) 51 302484College Chaplain: +353 (0) 51 302617Sports Hall: +353 (0) 51 302484Student Secretarial Services: +353 (0) 51 302220Student Union: +353 (0) 51 378390Clubs & Societies: +353 (0) 51 302238

1 Engineering & Science Building

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3 Student Services Building

4 College Apartments

5 Medical Centre

6 Multi Purpose (Sports) Hall

7 Dome Student Social Centre

8 Lecture & Tutorial Rooms

9 Architectural Studies Building

10 CHART and Staff Offices

11 Luke Wadding Building

12 Walton IT Building

13 Gallery Student Restaurant

14 Nursing & Health Sciences Building

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National/EU Applicants

Research Programmes Taught ProgrammesResearch Postgraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions,Registrar’s Office, Registrar’s Office,Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford Institute of Technology,Waterford, Ireland. Waterford, Ireland.Tel: +353-51-302883 Tel: +353-51-302670E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

International Applicants

Research & Taught ProgrammesInternational Education OfficeCork Road Campus,Waterford Institute of Technology,Waterford, Ireland.Tel: +353-51-306124E: [email protected]

Postgraduate Support UnitDevelopment Office, WIT

Tel: +353-51-845627E: [email protected]

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Documents

Postgraduate prospectus