A multi-million euro investment in Shannonside's only university has been hailed as good news for the wider region. The Technological University of the Shannon announced today that €12 million has been secured for the Athlone and Limerick based institution through a TU RISE funding call.
TU RISE is co-financed by the Government of Ireland and the EU and is designed to encourage agile research and innovation, increased levels of post-graduate research, and enable cross-cutting research-led teaching. According to TÚS, this funding will be on facilitating innovation strategies, strengthening existing partnerships and forging fresh alliances with local business communities. Speaking to Let's Talk, Dr Liam Brown, Vice-President for Research, Development and Innovation, said it would benefit the midlands and beyond:
