News & Events
Innovation Meets Tradition: Belleek Pottery’s Digital Leap with WiSAR, ATU
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
13 March 2025
ATU Launches Innovative VR Project to Enhance Elderly Care
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
12 March 2025
IWD: Mahbloos Khan
Celebrating Engineers Week & International Women’s Day (IWD) – Mahbloos Khan’s Inspiring Journey. As we mark Engineers Week 2025 and International Women’s Day, WiSAR is proud to spotlight Mahbloos Khan, a TU Rise PhD scholar, whose journey embodies resilience, determination, and the power of breaking barriers in STEM. Coming from a small village in … Continued
19 February 2025
WiSAR Lab Selected by Silicon Austria Labs for ESA-Funded CubeSat Communications Project
. Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) has appointed ATU’s WiSAR Lab to a new ESA-funded project, ‘Enhancing CubeSat Communication: Beam Steering Antenna Systems.” The project, coordinated locally by Dr. Tale Saeidi of WiSAR, is focused on advancing CubeSat communication with cutting-edge beam-steering solutions. Dr. Nick Timmons, Director of the WiSAR Lab, highlighted the significance of the … Continued
7 February 2025
Register Now: No Code Big Impact
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
6 February 2025
Job Opportunity: Marketing Executive – Applied-IoT Technology Gateway Cluster
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
21 January 2025
WiSAR 2024 Highlights Video
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
13 January 2025
WiSAR Welcomes Mahbloos Khan to the Team
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
10 December 2024
WiSAR Hosts European Delegates for WeSTEMEU Study Visit on Gender Inclusivity in STEM
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
6 December 2024
WiSAR’s Generative AI Series Expands to France Under ENAIBLER Project
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
