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As a partner in the SAFER Interreg project WiSAR Lab is developing several pilot projects. These projects aim to demonstrate potential technological applications in the Seafood Industry. One of these pilots is being developed for MOWI. This project aims to help in digitising the reports that are being generated on the factory floor. This project … Continued

The Wireless Sensor Applied Research Centre is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Research Engineer to undertake research and design work in the development of ultra low-power protocols and RF devices for deployment in body area networks (BANs) and other Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) applications. The lab’s focus is on the design, simulation and implementation … Continued

The Wireless Sensor Applied Research Centre is seeking to recruit an Applications Developer to develop software applications in Internet of Things (IoT), Embedded Systems, Data Analytics etc. The successful applicant will join an experienced and growing team who have been delivering innovative embedded wireless solutions to industry for over 10 years.   Person Specification An … Continued

The Wireless Sensor Applied Research Centre is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Research Engineer to undertake research and design work in the development of embedded wireless systems and other Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) applications such as the Internet of Things. The lab’s focus is on the design, simulation and implementation of embedded wireless systems. … Continued

WiSAR Digital Communications Officer Opportunity (16 month fixed term contract) Salary, €37,415 The Digital Communications Officer will be responsible for the development and management of a communications plan for a trans-national Interreg project in the WiSAR Lab in LYIT. They will work closely with the Principal Investigator of the project to coordinate communications within the … Continued

The Technology Gateway at LYIT Receives Research Equipment Investment from Enterprise Ireland 8th June 2020 Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD recently announced the successful applicants of the Capital Equipment Fund administered by Enterprise Ireland through the Technology Gateway and Technology Centre Programmes. 37 successful applicants from across the Third Level Sector … Continued

Summer Intern Opportunity – Smart Water Summer Intern Opportunity Investigation into the state of the art of water condition monitoring LYIT has an on-going research project called SMART WATER to develop a system to improve the reliability of hand pump boreholes in Uganda through remote monitoring and informed management. The low power monitoring device designed … Continued

Letterkenny Institute of Technology in collaboration with gteic@Gaoth Dobhair are presenting an information event for local entrepreneurs and companies seeking to learn more about Innovation and Design Thinking.   This event will be hosted in the Gweedore Business Park. Agenda: Introduction to Design Thinking: Padraic Lynch (Dept. of Design and Creative Media, LyIT) Computing trends … Continued

A TECHNOLOGY GATEWAY EVENT Beyond the Internet of Things – How to harness the next wave of digital technology and investment Brought to you by Nimbus Research Centre,  this event offers a unique opportunity for multi-nationals, SMEs, start-ups, entrepreneurs and academics to hear what international, battle-tested entrepreneurs, technologists, investors and dedicated researchers expect from the … Continued

LYIT will lead out €1.6 million EU project Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) is delighted to announce that it will lead out a €1.6 million EU project, SMARTrenew, funded by the Northern Periphery Area (NPA) Interreg programme. This successful competitive bid, won under the stewardship of project leader Dr Nick Timmons of the WiSAR Lab … Continued