RESEARCHER TRAINING PROGRAMME
The Directorate of Research and Enterprise provides a continuing Professional Development Programme for research and research support staff. For more information contact:
- Dr. Sandra Fisher, Head of Enterprise and Research Development Services,
(Social, Business and Economic Development)
t: +353 1 402 3308
e: sandra.fisher@dit.ie - Administration:
Mary Homan
t: +353 1 402 3403
e: mary.homan@dit.ie
Upcoming Events for DIT Researchers
Previous Events
Developing Networks and Research/Educational Opportunities International Development Conference
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Vincent O'Neill, Director of Policy, Planning and Effectiveness Section, Irish Aid
Date: Thursday, 21 March 2013
Time: 9:30am- 2p.m. (approx)
Venue: On-campus DIT Aungier Street
This conference, which is a DIT and IOTI initiative, will provide an opportunity for staff/postgraduate research students across all disciplines, to network, explore the development of collaborative research projects and engage in discussion around current International Development challenges and future funding opportunities. Advance registration is required. Please email your: title, first name, surname, School/Centre/Institute, and a contact telephone number to mary.homan@dit.ie; For further information/queries contact: Sandra Fisher, Head of Enterprise & Research Development Services (Social, Business & Economic Development), Directorate of Research & Enterprise, sandra.fisher@dit.ie tel. 01 402 3308.
Developing networks and research/educational opportunities - International Development
Presenters: Dr. James Loughman, DIT, Ms. Aoife Phelan FAOI, DIT, Mr. Andrew Brownlee, IOTI.
Date: Friday, 8 February 2013 (12.30-1.30p.m.)
This webinar has been jointly organised by DIT and the Institutes of Technology of Ireland (IOTI) to provide a forum to explore research/educational opportunities of relevance to international development. It will be of interest to staff (and all disciplines). Research Supervisors may wish to nominate postgraduate/postdoctoral students to attend. An example of a current DIT international development project may be found at http://mozeyecare.org/ To participate in the webinar please email your contact details to Mary.homan@dit.ie . Approximately 3 working days in advance of 8 February 2013 final arrangements and the URL will be sent to you. For further information contact either Ms. Aoife Phelan, FAOI, Research Optometrist Mozambique Eye Care Project, DIT (aoife.phelan@dit.ie) or Dr. Sandra Fisher, Directorate of Research & Enterprise (sandra.fisher@dit.ie)
InCites & Research Information System (RIS) Reporting - Information Session
Presenters: Ms. Yvonne Desmond, Senior Librarian and Mr. Paul Kilkenny, Research Performance Analyst.
Date: Wednesday, 7 November 2012
Time: 9.45a.m.-11.30a.m. approx
Venue: DIT Aungier Street Campus
This Information session is open to DIT researchers and support staff who are interested in learning how to generate useful reports about research activity from the InCites and RIS systems. These reports can be used for both analysis of research and for augmentation of research proposals. Regular updating of all research information; biographical details and other outputs on RIS, can enhance the profile of research on InCites and that of your School/Centre/Institute and DIT as a whole.
Registration: Advance registration is required. Please email (i) your first name, surname (ii) School/Centre/Institute (iii) a contact phone number (iv) whether you are DIT staff/postdoctoral researcher to mary.homan@dit.ie
Marie Curie Information Session
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Brennan, Marie Curie National Contact Point, IUA
Date: Tuesday, 2 October 2012 (9.45a.m.-11.30a.m. approx)
Venue: DIT Aungier Street Campus
Marie Curie (MC) Actions under FP7 represent a significant opportunity for researchers at all stages of their career to secure "bottom-up", non-thematic funding, including the opportunity to collaborate with industry or other commercial and non-commercial organisations. The MC Actions fund all areas of research from science, engineering and technology through to social science, humanities and business. This Information Session will summarise the various funding streams under the Marie Curie Actions, helping researchers to identify the best funding for their needs, whether they are a Principal Investigator seeking to build research networks with Europe and the wider world or wishing to attract talented early-career or established researchers to their group, or a researcher interested in an individual fellowship. Looking beyond the last Calls of FP7, the Information Sessions will also provide an overview of the development of the Marie Curie Actions in Horizon 2020.
Registration: Advance registration is required. Please email (i) your first name , surname (ii) School/Research Centre/Institute (iii) a contact phone number (iv) and whether you are DIT staff//postgraduate/postdoctoral researcher to mary.homan@dit.ie. For further information/queries contact Dr. Sandra Fisher, Head of Enterprise & Research Development Services, Directorate of Research & Enterprise (tel. 01 402 3308).
Writing a Competitive Proposal for Framework 7 and Getting Ready for Horizon 2020
Presenter: Dr Sean McCarthy, Hyperion Ltd
Date: Friday, 6 July 2012
Time: 9.15a.m. (for registration, start @ 9.30a.m., finish by: 4p.m. approx)
Venue: on-campus DIT
To register: email mary.homan@dit.ie with your first name, surname, title, School/Centre/Institute, and a contact phone number.
For further information/queries contact: Dr. Sandra Fisher, Head of Enterprise & Research Development Services (Social, Business and Economic Development), Directorate of Research & Enterprise.
Challenges & Opportunities in the Research Environment
Guest Speaker: Professor Mark Ferguson, Director General, Science Foundation Ireland
Date: Thursday, 10 May 2012
Time: 8:30am-10.15am (approx)
Venue: On-campus DIT Aungier Street
Professor Ferguson's presentation will focus on the challenges and opportunities in the research environment and will be followed by a discussion. The event is open to members of DIT's research community and will be of particular interest to researchers and senior managers with responsibility for the development of research.
Contact: Sandra Fisher, Head of Enterprise & Research Development Services (Social, Business & Economic Development), Directorate of Research & Enterprise, sandra.fisher@dit.ie tel. 01 402 3308.
Dr. Tom Clonan in conversation with Professor Fiona Lyng (winner of Enterprise Ireland 2011 award 'the one to watch')
Date: Wednesday, 25 April 2012 (8.45a.m.-10.15am. approx)
Venue: DIT Aungier Street Campus
Dr. Tom Clonan, School of Media, will interview Professor Fiona Lyng, an ward winning researcher who is Centre Manager of DIT's Radiation & Environmental Sciences Centre about how she has developed her research career. The event is aimed at members of DIT's research community with an interest in or responsibility for researcher career development and is especially relevant to colleagues who recently joined DIT who are engaging in or supporting DIT's research activity. Attendance is by invitation or by nomination by a local manager. Inquiries to Sandra Fisher, Head of Enterprise & Research Development Services, Directorate of Research & Enterprise, email: sandra.fisher@dit.ie; tel. 01 402 3308.
Writing for peer reviewed journals with special reference to submitting articles to natural/formal science/technical journals
Presenter: Professor Declan McCormack, Head of School of Chemical & Pharmaceutical Sciences and Dr. Tony Betts, Head of Enterprise & Research Development Services (New Materials)
Date: Wednesday, 29 February (10a.m.-11.30a.m. approx)
Venue: On-Campus DIT Aungier Street
About this event: The aim of this workshop is to provide guidance on submitting articles for publication in peer reviewed journals. While the workshop will be of general interest to all researchers wishing to enhance their success in submitting to peer reviewed journals, the workshop will focus on submitting articles to journals in the area of natural/formal sciences and applied sciences such as engineering.
Open to: The workshop is open to members of DIT's research community, that is, staff, postdoctoral, postgraduate researchers, interns.
How to register for this event: To attend the workshop please email your (i) first name (ii) surname (iii) name of your School/DIT Centre/Institute (iv) a contact phone number (v) whether you are staff/postgraduate student/ postdoctoral researcher to mary.homan@dit.ie. If you have any queries in respect of this event please contact Sandra Fisher, Head of Enterprise & Research Development Services (Social, Business & Economic Development) sandra.fisher@dit.ie; tel. 01 402 3308.
Innovation Vouchers Workshop
Presenter: Dr. Tony Betts, Directorate of Research & Enterprise, Mr. Gareth O'Neill, Fees & Income Unit, Directorate of Finance.
Date: Thursday, 19 January 2012 (9.30a.m.-11a.m. approx)
Venue: On-Campus DIT Aungier Street
About this event: The aim of this workshop is to explore how researchers may maximise the potential of Enterprise Ireland's Innovation Voucher Scheme.
Open to: The workshop is open to senior researchers in DIT and their nominees.
How to register for this event: To attend the Information Session please email your (i) first name (ii) surname (iii) name of your School/DIT Centre/Institute (iv) a contact phone number (v) whether you are staff/postgraduate student/ postdoctoral researcher to mary.homan@dit.ie. Where appropriate please indicate the name of the senior researcher who has requested you attend the workshop. If you have any queries in respect of this event please contact Sandra Fisher, Head of Enterprise & Research Development Services (Social, Business & Economic Development) sandra.fisher@dit.ie; tel. 01 402 3308.
Science Foundation Ireland Information Session
Presenter: Dr Stephen Flinter, Scientific Manager, Science Foundation Ireland
Date: Wednesday, 23 November 2011 (2.30p.m.-4p.m. approx)
Venue: On-Campus DIT Aungier Street
About this event: The aim of this Information Session is to brief DIT's research community on research funding programmes offered by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI). The Information Session will provide information and guidance on SFI schemes such as the Research Professorship Programme, the Starting Investigator Research Grant, the Principal Investigator Programme and the Research Frontiers Programme. The Session will be of interest to researchers (staff) and postgraduate/post doctoral researchers.
How to register for this event: To attend the Information Session please email your (i) first name (ii) surname (iii) name of your School/DIT Centre/Institute (iv) a contact phone number (v) whether you are staff/postgraduate student/ postdoctoral researcher to mary.homan@dit.ie. If you have any queries in respect of this event please contact Sandra Fisher, Head of Enterprise & Research Development Services (Social, Business & Economic Development) sandra.fisher@dit.ie; tel. 01 402 3308.
Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology (IRCSET) Information Session
Presenters: Mr. Justin Synott, Programme Manager, IRCSET and Dr. Steve Jerrams, Centre for Elastomer Research, DIT.
Date: Wednesday, 26 October 2011 (10a.m.-12noon approx)
Venue: DIT Aungier Street Campus
This Information Session will outline IRCSET's postgraduate (Embark) and postdoctoral (Empower) funding schemes as well as its Enterprise Partnership Scheme. The Information Session is open to DIT staff, students and postgraduate/postdoctoral researchers. For more information on IRCSET funding schemes: www.ircset.ie.
Registration: Advance registration is required. Please email (i) your name (ii) School/Research Centre/Institute (iii) a contact phone number (iv) and whether you are DIT staff/student/postgraduate/postdoctoral rresearcher to mary.homan@dit.ie. For further information/queries contact Sandra Fisher, Head of Enterprise & Research Development Services, Directorate of Research & Enterprise (tel. 01 402 3308).
The Fulbright Commission - Information Session
Presenter: Ms. Sonya McGuinness, Programme Manager/Educational Advisory, The Fulbright Commission
Date: Tuesday, 11 October 2011 @ 12.45p.m. (finish: 2.15p.m. approx)
Venue: DIT Aungier Street Campus
Event: Information Session to include:
General Overview of Postgraduate Study/Research in the US: Choosing a degree/programme; timeline for applications;funding options; completing successful applications; selection criteria of US institutions.
Fulbright Awards: About the awards; what the Fulbright Commission offers: Scholar Awards (for professionals and lecturers); Student Awards (for undergraduates thinking of a masters in the US, or PhD students looking to carry out research in the US); Irish language awards; International Science and Technology Award (fully funded PhD in the US); Fulbright Schumann Awards.
Registration: Email your (i) first name (ii) surname (iii) School/Research Centre/Institute (iv) contact phone number and (v) indicate if you are a DIT staff member/postgrad/postdoc researcher to mary.homan@dit.ie. Further information/queries: Sandra Fisher, Head of Enterprise & Research Development Services, Directorate of Research & Enterprise (tel. 01 402 3308).
How to develop your research network through COST
Date: Friday, 7 October 2011 (10a.m.- 12 noon approx)
Venue: DIT Aungier Street Campus
Presenters: Ms. Rita Ward, COST CSO and National Co-ordinator, Enterprise Ireland, Dr. Tony Betts, Directorate of Research and Enterprise, and Dr. Brian O'Neill, College of Arts & Tourism
COST is an intergovernmental framework for European Co-operation in Science and Technology, allowing the co-ordination of nationally-funded research on a European level. COST is appropriate to all disciplines and is an especially important mechanism for researchers to raise their profile and to develop their research network. For information on COST: www.cost.esf.org. This session is open to DIT staff and postgraduate/postdoctoral researchers. Please email your (i) first name (ii) second name (iii) DIT School/Centre/Institute (iv) email and (v) telephone number to mary.homan@dit.ie. Further information: Sandra Fisher, Head of Enterprise & Research Development Services, Directorate of Research & Enterprise (tel. 01 402 3308).
Enterprise Ireland (EI) Briefing Session on EI Commercialisation Fund & Innovation Partnership Programme
Presenters: Ms. Majella Maher & Dr. Tom Bannon, Programme Managers, EI
Date: Friday, 17 June 2011 (11a.m.-12.30p.m. approx)
Venue: DIT Aungier Street Campus
A Briefing Session for DIT's research community on two
EI schemes (the Commericalisation Fund and the
Innovation Partnership Programme). Register by
emailing your (i) first name (ii) second name
(iii) contact email and tel (iv) School/Centre/Institute
to:sandra.fisher@dit.ie.
Practice Session - Competitive Tendering - Tips and Traps to Avoid!
Date: Tuesday, 14 June 2011 (10a.m.-11.30a.m. approx)
Venue: DIT Aungier Street Campus
Presenter: Paul O'Reilly, Head of Research, College of Business
This practice session provides an opportunity for colleagues
to share their interest and experience in preparing tenders
as a supplier in a competitive tendering process. The
session is open to DIT staff, advance booking is required.
Please email: sandra.fisher@dit.ie with your (i) first name
(ii) second name (iii) DIT School/Centre/Institute
(iv) email and (v) telephone number.
Irish Research Council for the Humanities & Social Sciences (IRCHSS) - Research Funding Opportunities
Presenter: Ms. Sorcha Carthy, European Projects Officer, IRCHSS
Date: Monday, 18 April @ 12.45p.m. (finish: 2.15p.m. approx)
Venue: DIT Mountjoy Square Campus
Event: A briefing on international research funding opportunities
Registration: Email your (i) First name (ii) surname (iii) School/Research Centre/Institute (iv) contact phone number and (v) indicate if you are staff member/postgrad/postdoc researcher to Sandra Fisher, Head of Enterprise & Research Development Services, e: sandra.fisher@dit.ie
Writing for peer reviewed journals – tips and pitfalls to avoid!
Presenter: Dr. Anne Murphy, Directorate of Academic Affairs, DIT
Date: Wednesday, 6 April 2011 (11a.m.-12.30p.m. approx)
Venue: DIT Aungier Street Campus
This workshop will be of interest to early stage researchers (staff) and postgraduate/postdoctoral scholars who wish to improve their chances of successfully submitting an article to a peer reviewed journal for publication. The workshop will outline best practice in academic writing for journals, what editors expect and handling feedback from reviewers.
Registration: Advance registration is required. Please email (i) your name (ii) School/Research Centre/Institute (iii) a contact phone number (iv) whether you DIT staff/postgraduate/postdoctoral scholar to Sandra.fisher@dit.ie.
Tyndall National Institute - Presentation on National Access Programme
Presenter: Paul Roseingrave, National Access Programme Co-ordinator, Tyndall National Institute
Date: Wednesday, 30 March 2011 (1p.m.-2.15p.m.)
Venue: On-campus, Focas Institute, DIT.
Under the National Access Programme, the Tyndall Institute, provides access to researchers to state- of-the art research facilities and equipment. To learn more about Tyndall's National Access Programme a presentation will take place in DIT on 30 March 2011. To register your attendance please email sandra.fisher@dit.ie.
Challenges & Opportunities in the Research Environment
Guest Speaker: Martin Shanahan, Chief Executive, Forfas
Date: Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Time: 8:30am-11:00am
Venue: On-campus DIT Aungier Street
Martin’s presentation will focus on the challenges and opportunities in the research environment and will
be followed by a discussion. The event is of particular interest to researchers and senior managers with
responsibility for the development of research. Attendance: by invitation.
Contact: sandra.fisher@dit.ie.
Making Money from Research
Presenter: Tom Flanagan, Head of Commercialisation, Hothouse, DIT
Date: Wednesday, 2 February 2011
Venue: On-campus, DIT, Aungier Street
New to writing competitive applications for research funding? Want to understanding the process and how applications are evaluated?
Presenter: Dr. Anthony Betts, Research & Enterprise
Date: Tuesday, 14 December 2010
This workshop will be of interest to early stage researchers (staff) and postgraduate/postdoctoral scholars.
Venue: On-campus, DIT, Rathmines (College).
COST Workshop
Workshop on Establishing a European Research Network ('Action') or Joining an Existing European Research Network ('Action') as a Partner under the European Co-Operation in the field of Science & Technology programme (COST)
Date: Thursday, 11 November 2010 (morning)
Venue: DIT Mount St *** Note change of venue
Welcome/Induction (recently joined academics/research support personnel)
Date: Thursday, 14 October 2010 (early morning)
Venue: on-campus, DIT
(Attendance by invitation)
Research Management Practice Forum
Date: Tuesday, 6 July 2010
The Research Manager Practice Forum will brief and update colleagues in respect of policies and procedures in areas such as human resources, finance, IT, procurement and provide an opportunity for colleagues to share practice around operational activities. The event is for managers of designated Centres, Focas, EHSI and Gradcam and attendance is by invitation.
How to Write a Competitive Proposal for Framework 7. Read more ....
Presenter: Dr Sean McCarthy, Hyperion Ltd
Date: Thursday, 24 June 2010
The event: A half day Workshop led by Dr Sean McCarthy on how to write a competitive proposal for Framework 7
Planning Workshop - Follow Up
Date: Thursday, 13 May 2010 (full day)
Follow up (full day) planning workshop for designated R & D Centres/Institutes (Participation by invitation)
Library Services & Directorate of Research & Enterprise
DIT Library Services - Support for Researchers ... Read more
Presenters:
Ann McSweeney & Colleagues, DIT Library Services
Date: Wednesday, 12 May 2010
This briefing will provide an introduction to the services provided by library staff to support the work of researchers: accessing databases, using Endnote, FAQs, and publicising research via Arrow.
European Research Funding Opportunities-Information Session (open to DIT staff researchers and postdoctoral students) ... Read more
Presenter: Dr John Donovan, Head of Research, Directorate of Research & Enterprise
Date: Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Venue : Board Room, DIT Linenhall, Dublin 1
Peer Reviewed Journals - Thinking about submitting an article?
Practical tips ... and traps to avoid! ... Read more
Date: Thursday, 22 April 2010
Venue: Theatre G6, DIT Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1
European Research Funding Opportunities-Information Session (open to DIT staff researchers and postdoctoral students) ... Read more
Presenter: Dr John Donovan, Head of Research, Directorate of Research & Enteprise
Date: Monday, 19 April 2010
Venue: The Blue Room, DIT Kevin Street
How to make Money from your Research ... Read more
Presenter: Tom Flanagan, Head of Commercialisation, Hothouse DIT
Date: Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Topics include: Research outputs; Market Research; Patents; Commercialisation routes; Collaborative research agreements.
Information Session on the Fulbright Commission - Overview and Opportunities for Research and Internationalisation
... Read more
Presenter: Colleen Dube, Executive Director, The Fulbright Commission
Date: Thursday, 15 April 2010
The primary function of the Ireland – United States [Fulbright] Commission for Educational Exchange is to administer the Fulbright Program which was established in Ireland in 1957 to provide scholarships to Irish citizens to lecture, research or study in the United States and for the US citizens to lecture, research or study in Ireland.
Invitation to a mixed methods research seminar from The School of Social Sciences and Law in association with the Centre of Social and Educational Research DIT ... Read more
Presenter: Professor Nigel Fielding, Professor of Sociology at the University of Surrey
Date: Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Topic: Mixed Methods Research: Methodological Muddle, Alternative Research Design or the Beginning of a New Research Era?
How to Get a Book Published ... Read more
Presenters: Brian O'Kane, Managing Director, Oaktree Press and Dr Tom Cooney, Director, Institute for Minority Entrepreneurship, DIT
Date: Wednesday, 10 March 2010
An informal briefing around: How to find and approach a publisher, What publishers expect from authors, Tips on successful publishing, Contractual issues.
Research Ethics Workshop
Facilitators: Centre for Professional Ethics, University of Keele
Date: Friday 29 January 2010
One day workshop in research ethics for Reviewers, Heads of designated R & D Centres, Heads of Research. As the number of places available on the workshop are limited participation is by invitation.
Thinking about publishing for the first time?
Practical tips . . . and traps to avoid! Read more
Presenter: Dr Anne Murphy, Academic Affairs, DIT
Date: Wednesday, 2 December 2009
This workshop will be of interest to staff who wish to develop the knowledge and skills required to write and submit articles to peer reviewed academic journals.
Research Internet Tools - Benefits and Pitfalls ...Read more
Presenters:
Dr Kevin O'Rourke, Head of eLearning Support & Development
Brian Gillespie, Faculty Librarian, Tourism & Food
Date: Thursday, 26 November 2009
This event will outline and critique some of the research tools available on the internet. The presenters will share their thoughts and experiences of using them, and attendees will be encouraged to discuss their own experiences of internet-based research.
Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology (IRCSET) ...Read more
Information Session Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Scholarships/Fellowships
Presenter: Justin Synnott, Programme Manager, IRCSET
Date: Thursday, 15 October 2009
Information session to outline IRCSET's Postgraduate(EMBARK) and Postdoctoral (EMPOWER and INSPIRE) Scholarships / Fellowships.
Seminar - 'Quality Issues in Mix Methods Research'...Read more
Presenter: Professor Alan Bryman, Professor of Organisational and Social Research at the University of Leicester
Date: Tuesday, 6 October 2009
Invitation to seminar from the School of Social Sciences and Law in association with the Centre of Social and Educational Research (CSER) DIT
Workshop for Researchers Applying to Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Frontiers Programme. Read more ...
CALL CLOSING 28 September 2009
Facilitator: Dr Tony Betts, Head of Enterprise & Research Development Services, DRE
Date: Wednesday, 2 September 2009
The SFI Research Frontiers Programme (RFP) supports research in framework and/or integrative fields of science, engineering and mathematics that impacts diverse fields and that contributes educ\ation benefit that will advance national scientific progress. RFP awards may be up to €220,000 (total direct costs) and are of 4 years duration.
Science Foundation Ireland Information Session on Research Funding Schemes
Presenter: Dr Annie Curtis, Scientific Programme Manager, Science Foundation Ireland
Date: Wednesday, 1 July 2009
Information session covering:
1. NEW (Launched on 12/6/2009) Technology and Innovation Development Award (TIDA)
2. President of Ireland Young Researcher Award (PIYRA)
3. Research Frontiers Programme (RFP)
4. Principal investigator Programme (PI)
5. Starting Research Grants Programme (SIRG)
New Technologies in Qualitative Inquiry - Strengthening Research Practice
Presenter: Professor Dan Kaczynski, Department of Educational Leadership, Central Michigan UniversityDate: Tuesday, 16 June 2009
Topic: Dissertation supervisors, teaching staff and researchers increasingly utilise qualitative research and mixed methodologies. This seminar will discuss the impact of new developments in technology upon the field of qualitative research. Participants will explore strategies to strengthen their understanding of qualitative methodologies and the role of technology in shaping high quality practices.
Science Foundation Ireland - Live Webcast - Powering the Smart Economy
Seminar: via Live webcast from Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Cambridge, Boston, MADate: Thursday, 28 May 2009
This seminar via live webcast from Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Cambridge, Boston MA, will highlight a cross section of research being carried out by some of the SFI funded researchers, who are the drivers to achieving the strategic objectives of SFI.
The seminar will also provide an insight into the dynamic and collaborative nature of the Irish research landscape.
Health Research Board Information Session - Research Funding Schemes
Presenter: Dr Annalisa Montesanti, Research Programme Manager, Health Research Board
Date: Thursday, 7 May 2009
Funding Schemes covered: Health Research Awards; Post-doctoral Research Fellowships; Marie Curie/HRB Post-doctoral Mobility fellowships; National Cancer Institute Summer Curriculum in Cancer Prevention; Summer Student Scholarship
Writing for Peer Reviewed Academic Journals
Presenters: Dr Kevin O'Rourke, Head of eLearning Support & Development and Professor Jim McGovern, Head of School of Mechanical & Transport Engineering
Date: Wednesday, 1 April 2009
Aimed at staff interested in submitting articles for publication in academic journals
Making Money from Research
Presenter: Tom Flanagan, Head of Commercialisation, Hothouse, DIT
Date: Wednesday, 25 March 2009
This event will cover commercialisation and technology transfer issues.
DIT Research Ethics - Policy and Procedures
Presenter: Dr Kevin Lalor, Acting Chair, DIT Research Ethics Committee
Date: Tuesday, 10 March 2009
The briefing will provide an overview of good ethical practice and brief participants on policy and procedures governing research in DIT.
Enterprise Ireland Information Session on Research Funding Schemes
Presenter: Monica Flanagan, Programme Manager, Innovation Partnerships, Enterprise Ireland
Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2009
Information on all of Enterprise Ireland's research funding schemes.
Research Project Management
Presenters: Steve Jerrams, Head of Research DRE; Dr John Donovan, Head of Enterprise & Research Development Services; Catherine McGarvey, Research Accountant; Dr Charlie Pritchard, Centre Manager, Digital Media Centre
Date: Thursday, 26 February 2009
Topics to include, funding, management and adminstration of research projects and budgets.
Thinking about publishing for the first time?
Practical tips . . . and traps to avoid! Read more
Presenter: Dr Anne Murphy, Academic Affairs, DIT
Date: Wednesday, 2 December 2009
This workshop will be of interest to staff who wish to develop the knowledge and skills required to write and submit articles to peer reviewed academic journals.
Thinking about publishing for the first time?
Practical tips . . . and traps to avoid! Read more
Presenter: Dr Anne Murphy, Academic Affairs, DIT
Date: Wednesday, 2 December 2009
This workshop will be of interest to staff who wish to develop the knowledge and skills required to write and submit articles to peer reviewed academic journals.