Author: Maria Gallagher

Belleek Pottery, one of Ireland’s most historic and renowned pottery manufacturers, has successfully completed a groundbreaking digital transformation project in collaboration with WiSAR Lab, Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal. This initiative, funded by the InterTradeIreland Innovation Boost programme, has not only enhanced Belleek’s operational efficiency but also strengthened cross-border industry-academic collaboration. Leveraging ATU Donegal’s expertise … Continued

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and residential care group Riada Care Ltd. have unveiled an innovative new project that uses Virtual Reality (VR) technology to enhance the quality of life for elderly residents. Supported by the Data2Sustain European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH), the initiative introduces 360° VR videos to convalescent care homes, offering residents immersive experiences … Continued

Following the overwhelming success of previous ChatGPT workshops, WiSAR Lab presents another interactive AI session as part of Local Enterprise Week 2025. Explore how AI can enhance workflows, improve decision-making, and boost efficiency—all without requiring coding expertise. This latest session will take a deeper dive into multi-step reasoning, brainstorming, data summarisation, and workflow optimisation, demonstrating … Continued

Join the Applied-IoT Cluster, part of the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network, working with companies to develop cutting-edge Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Through six Technology Gateways, the cluster connects businesses with over 150 research engineers and experts in software, hardware, communications, data analytics, control, UI/UX, and product trialling. About the Role As a Marketing … Continued

2024 was an exceptional year for the WiSAR Lab, marked by a record-breaking number of engagements, projects, publications, and funding achievements. We’re thrilled to share some of our 2024 highlights and extend our thanks to everyone who engaged with and supported us along the way. Over the past year, we forged new partnerships, strengthened existing … Continued

We are pleased to welcome Mahbloos Khan to the WiSAR Lab. Mahbloos joins us through the TU Research and Innovation Supporting Enterprise (TU RISE) scheme. Originally from Pakistan, Mahbloos earned her Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Institute of Space Technology (IST) in Islamabad in 2022. She then pursued a Master’s in Advanced Communication … Continued

The Interreg Europe WeSTEMEU project, aimed at advancing gender inclusivity in STEM fields across Europe, recently completed a two-day study visit in Letterkenny, coordinated by the WiSAR Lab at ATU Donegal. Held on October 23-24, the event brought together leading stakeholders from academia, industry, and government to foster dialogue, share best practices, and strengthen interregional … Continued

After the success of WiSAR’s ChatGPT: Large Language Models for Small to Medium Enterprises series, the initiative was adapted for a French audience under the ENAIBLER project. Victor Vila, Data & AI Project Manager at ARNia, Agence Régionale du Numérique et de l’intelligence artificielle and a key stakeholder in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region, were inspired by … Continued