TU Dublin Foundation Report 2021

TU Dublin Foundation
Impact Report 2021

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President’s
Welcome
Dear Friends,
It is a pleasure to share the impact of the generousity of TU Dublin donors and friends in 2021.
As always, I am keenly aware of how your contributions are instrumental in making many success
stories a reality. I want to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support of our University
during another challenging year globally.
Among our proudest moments in 2021 was welcoming students back to in-person learning across
our campuses in Dublin City, Blanchardstown and Tallaght. It was uplifting to experience the energy
return to university life; a spirit that can only be created by having students and colleagues working
and learning together face-to-face. It was also with great excitement that we saw the exceptional
facilities on the Grangegorman Campus come to life as the new home for learning for 10,000
students. Now, teaching in disciplines as diverse as engineering, computing, optometry, music and
drama are delivered side-by-side.
In another significant milestone, the University Executive Team (UET) was announced. Following
a recruitment process that started in November 2020, I am delighted that the Vice-President
and Faculty Dean roles have been filled. The UET came into effect on 1st September 2021, a
momentous occasion in the overall Organisational Design process.
This report highlights the recent achievements of our Transforming Tomorrow Campaign. In 2021,
we entered phase two of this €30 million fundraising initiative, which is underpinned by the three
central themes of Advancing Technology, Igniting Entrepreneurship and Creating Opportunities. We
look forward to developing new partnerships with industry leaders from across the globe, as we
work towards realising a shared ambition to create infinite possibilities for all TU Dublin students.
Thank you to everyone working with us to transform tomorrow for our students.
Best regards,
Professor David FitzPatrick

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TU Dublin
at a Glance
5
campuses
30,000+
students
8,000+
part time students
2,500+
international students
from 140 countries
18%
STEM
% of national provision
14%
business
% of national provision
21%
services
% of national provision
24%
apprenticeships
% of national provision
Award Winning
Staff
1:17
Staff : Student Ratio
Athena SWAN
Bronze Award
8,000+
graduates per year
26%
of undergraduate
new entrants via
access routes
1,000+
academic
collaborations
800+
collaborations with
industry
1,000+
students working
with community
organisations

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Partner in the EUt+
Alliance of 8 European universities
Award Winning
Technology
Transfer Activities
7,000 m 2
of incubation space
100+
start-ups p.a.
(facilitated on campus)
200
entrepreneurs p.a.
(on TU Dublin enterprise
programmes)
+75% in
research award value
(over the past 3 years)
20,000+
citations
(in the past 5 years)
+11M
Open access research
download Arrow@TUDublin
TU Dublin
Fields of
Study
8%
7%
2% 2%
27%
Business, Admin & Law
Engineering
Natural Sci., Maths & Stats
9%
ICT
Arts & Humanities
Services
11%
12%
22%
Health & Welfare
Social Sciences
Other

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Campus
Development
Academic Hub and Library - a Landmark Building at the
Heart of Grangegorman
In 2021, plans for the next
phase of development on the
Grangegorman Campus came to
the fore following the completion
of the first two new buildings on
site. Designed by award-winning
architects, O’Donnell+Toumey, the
Academic Hub and Library will be
visually unique. The plan incorporates
the existing North House building, which
dates from 1854, into a new, modern structure
that will wrap around the historical site –
complementing and enhancing it.
The Academic Hub and Library represents an
investment of approximately €90 million and
will provide 12,600 square metres of new space
over five levels. The current interim library at
Park House (which houses the Arts & Humanities and Sciences collections for students
and staff of Grangegorman) will move to this new, state-of-the-art space, along with the
library at Aungier Street. Upon completion in 2024, the Academic Hub and Library will
be home to a range of student services, including the Career Development Centre, Civic
Engagement, Maths Learning Centre, Disability Support Services, as well as the TU Dublin
People Development Team. It will include a café, event space, and a number of informal
learning spaces throughout.
The Academic Hub will combine historic architecture with contemporary design

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The Grangegorman Development Agency (GDA), which has overall responsibility for
the delivery of the campus in Dublin 7, will continue to play a lead role in this new
development, working closely with TU Dublin’s internal Campus Planning Team. The
work on the Grangegorman project has been recognised nationally as a model of best
practice in bringing health, education and community facilities together.
A public café and exhibition space on the ground floor will be a meeting point for
the University and local communities
Speaking about the Academic
Hub and Library, the CEO of
the GDA, Ger Casey said:
This is a
‘
special project for
Grangegorman, not
only for what it means
for the University, but
as a focal point for
the site and the city.
We look forward to
working closely with
everyone involved to
make it happen. ’
Library space with the feature staircase which will run through the building

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Architect’s drawing of the PPP building on the Blanchardstown Campus
New Developments for Blanchardstown and Tallaght
Campuses through Public Private Partnership
As part of a package of projects being procured by way of Public Private Partnership
(PPP), two new buildings are in development for TU Dublin. On the Blanchardstown
Campus a 4,000 square metre general teaching facility will be constructed adjacent
to the Connect building. Officially opened in 2019, Connect facilitates a ‘one stop
shop’ approach to student administration, co-locating academic management with
student services. The new building is part of the overall campus master plan for our
Blanchardstown Campus and will expand general teaching facilities to support growth
in student numbers across a range of disciplines.
On the Tallaght Campus a
5,200 square metre building
will slot in between the new
Sports, Science and Health
Hub and the existing main
structures. This project includes
a technical development
centre (i.e. practice-based
learning spaces for engineering
and science courses); facilities
for the culinary arts; and new
classrooms and computer labs.
Mediated through the Higher Render of the proposed development on the Tallaght Campus
Education Authority and the
National Development Finance Agency, active engagement with the preferred tenderer
continues as we look towards the sod turning for both projects. Plans are expected to
be finalised by Autumn 2022 with construction to commence immediately thereafter.
The buildings will come on stream in the third quarter of 2024.
We look forward to seeing these exciting developments provide new opportunities for
TU Dublin students.

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Donor
Features
Surpassing our Goal for Food, Drink & Hospitality
As Ireland’s leading centre of education and innovation for the Food, Drink & Hospitality
Sector, TU Dublin is a driving force behind Ireland’s culinary renaissance, having
trained many of Ireland’s leading chefs, food innovators, hoteliers and entrepreneurs.
Our strength in culinary arts and hospitality is complemented by a comprehensive
ecosystem for education, research and product development, encompassing food
science, dietetics and nutraceuticals.
In October 2018, TU Dublin launched a philanthropic campaign to raise €2.5m to
support a Centre of Excellence for Food, Drink & Hospitality, unrivalled in Ireland and
competing with the best globally. Our new campus at Grangegorman was the catalyst
for our ambitions; positioning TU Dublin and Ireland at the leading edge of food, drink
and hospitality globally. Renowned across the country for the quality of our graduates,
diversity of our offerings and history of pushing the boundaries, we recognised the
development of our city-centre campus as a key moment for the future of the industry.
With new products and services changing how we eat, TU Dublin was ideally poised
to lead the way once again.
First-year bread class students, Sinead Doheny (left) and Gemma
Quearney (right)
Professional Cookery students Michelle McCormack (right) and Liviu
Morosan (left) with lecturer George Smith at the Chef Ireland National
Competitions held at CATEX (National Catering Exhibition)
Despite the challenges presented by Covid-19, we
were thrilled to surpass this ambitious financial goal
with the very generous support of industry leaders,
many of whom are TU Dublin alumni and longstanding
friends. We are honoured that our donors
recognised the value of supporting Ireland’s leading
education provider for the Food, Drink & Hospitality
Sector by contributing to the Transforming
Tomorrow Campaign.
Our new facilities have delivered on the promise
of world-class spaces and equipment for our
students, driving collaborative research and product
development across TU Dublin’s diverse areas of
expertise.
The next generation of chefs and food innovators are
central to sustaining Ireland’s reputation for quality,
sustainability and adding value to the agri-food sector.
With support from our strategic partners, we will
continue to serve this dynamic industry by attracting
the most talented students and providing the best
possible education and professional development
opportunities.

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Design + Construct at TU Dublin, Broombridge
We are a leading source of skills and expertise for design, construction,
engineering and the built environment. For more than a century, our graduates
have made a significant contribution to the sector’s development in Ireland and
around the world.
Construction is changing rapidly. Emerging technologies and trends such
as Building Information Modelling (BIM), industrial fabrication and artificial
intelligence are creating new opportunities for innovation. At the same time,
skills availability, sustainability, decarbonisation and energy efficiency targets
present many challenges for the industry. Together with our corporate partners,
TU Dublin is creating a centre for excellence and innovation to address current
challenges and to shape the construction industry’s future.
TU Dublin’s Design + Construct Centre will be the first of its kind in Ireland —
a cutting-edge facility unlocking transformative solutions and increasing
competitiveness for Irish companies in the global marketplace. The centre will
play a pivotal role in delivering on the government’s Project Ireland 2040 plan
and aligns with the objectives of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
It also responds to the Climate Action Plan 2021, and Housing for All, with targets
in built environment for new builds and renovation, sustainable energy and
infrastructure development.
Once repurposed, the existing warehouse at TU Dublin Broombridge will provide
5,490 square metres of high-tech, flexible and adaptable workshop and studio
space. Design + Construct will drive collaborative multidisciplinary learning
for students across all levels and disciplines from apprenticeship to doctoral
research. Located in close proximity to the Grangegorman Campus and in the
heart of a residential neighbourhood, the facility will bring direct benefits to our
students, the sectors we serve and local communities.
TU Dublin is proud to be partnering with leaders in the Construction and Built
Environment Sector to deliver the Design + Construct Centre, which will tackle
some of the most pressing challenges facing the sector and society more broadly.
In 2023, it is anticipated that the design process will
be completed, and the project put out to tender, with
a proposed commencement date for building work in
2024.
The Design +
‘
Construct Centre
will support a
different type
of education,
producing
students who are
technologically
proficient,
ambitious,
inventive and
ready for the
workplace of the
future. ’
Orna Hanly, Project
Lead Design + Construct
The old warehouse at Broombridge which will become the Design + Construct
Centre

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Chadwicks Group: New Partner for Design + Construct Centre
Chadwicks Group is generously donating
€250,000 for the construction of the new
state-of-the-art Design + Construct Centre
at Broombridge. Through this partnership,
the company will contribute to redefining
and revolutionising the teaching and
learning of Architecture, Engineering and
Construction (AEC) in Ireland.
Once complete, Design + Construct will enable us to meet future national AEC education
needs while also helping to reach global green and digital construction targets. It will
produce highly skilled, work-ready graduates and apprentices who have developed through
knowledge sharing, research, and access to cutting edge physical and virtual resources.
Commenting on the
announcement, Patrick
Atkinson, Chief
Executive of Chadwicks
Group said: ‘Chadwicks
Group is delighted to
support TU Dublin’s
Design + Construct
Centre. Training and
development are of the
utmost importance for
our industry at present.
This partnership will
TU Dublin Access to Apprenticeship students from left to right, Chloe
Sweeney, Aideen Hanna, Arron Clifford and Damien Redmond, with assist TU Dublin to meet
Orna Hanley, Design + Construc Project Lead and Patrick Atkinson, CEO
the national demand
Chadwicks Group
for skills, education and
craft apprenticeship by focusing flexible, practice-based learning. Design + Construct
will play a key role in addressing our nation’s skills gap in key sectors by providing a
much-needed space for dynamic learning and we are thrilled to mark the beginning of
this partnership.’
Educational and learning activities at Design + Construct will be led by national and
international experts and students will be supported in developing their sustainable
entrepreneurial and business skills.
James Curtin, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment said:
‘TU Dublin is proud to welcome the Chadwicks Group to our network of partners and
academics, who will work together to accelerate the digital transformation of our sector
and help to meet new international standards of practice in support of climate action.’

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Collen Supports the Future of Architecture, Engineering
and Construction
TU Dublin and the Design +
Construct team is delighted to
welcome Collen Construction,
a family-owned business dating
back to 1810, as supporter of the
Broombridge development. The
partnership will focus on the elements of Design + Construct that will help deliver the
industry’s digital transformation and embed sustainable learning outcomes in programmes
from Apprenticeship to PhD.
The €30 million Design + Construct Centre is TU Dublin’s response, working in
collaboration with supporters like Collen Construction, to the critical skills shortages
and the challenges of embedding both sustainable and digital-first practices across the
industry.
Speaking about the partnership, Neil Collen, Chairman of Collen Construction,
commented: ‘We are delighted to join TU Dublin’s Design + Construct project, a
revolution in Architecture, Engineering and Construction education, which will advance
the transformation required by the sector to deliver sustainable and climate-resilient
infrastructure. With a combined three centuries of experience, Collen Construction and
TU Dublin both have strong legacies in delivering transformative opportunities for our
respective communities.’
President of TU Dublin, Professor David FitzPatrick, said: ‘We are very grateful for
Collen Construction’s generous support of Design + Construct, which will contribute to
the realisation of our ambition for a world-class facility for AEC disciplines, providing
students with practical
experience of working in a
multidisciplinary team on the
entire construction lifecycle.
Design + Construct is just
one strand of an expansive
TU Dublin strategy to develop
a new education model
which embeds sustainability
as a learning outcome
across all programmes and
produces graduates with the
skills required to facilitate
sustainable growth in our
region.’
Tommy Drumm - Managing Director, Collen Construction, Professor David FitzPatrick - TU Dublin
President, Neil Collen - Chairman, Collen Construction, Dr. Peter Collen and Orna Hanly, Design +
Construct Project Lead

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Specsavers Partners with the NOC to Deliver
Excellence in Eye Care for Ireland
The National Optometry Centre (NOC) is part of the Department of Optometry in
TU Dublin and operates as a fully functioning eye care facility, offering excellence in
service to patients alongside clinical education in a dynamic and inclusive environment
for students. As the only facility training optometrists in Ireland, many of the 700+
practicing professionals have come through the doors of the NOC.
In 2021, optometry students were among the first to access the Central Quad in
Grangegorman. In this purpose-built, state-of-the-art new home for the education
of optometrists and dispensing opticians, TU Dublin is able to facilitate an increase in
student numbers, helping to meet the skills shortage in the sector, while welcoming
more patients each year. The NOC will also continue to serve as a national resource
for the community of eye care professionals in the country and a voice for the sector
more broadly.
Transforming Tomorrow @ The NOC
Early in 2021, as part of the Transforming Tomorrow Campaign, the NOC set a target
to raise €1 million in support of optometry education at TU Dublin. The goal for the
NOC is to secure funding to purchase the most up-to-date equipment. Through the
generosity of friends in industry and alumni, the facilities available to NOC students will
match the highest international standards.
Visionary Support from Specsavers Ireland
In 2021, TU Dublin was delighted to have
Specsavers come on board as leading
supporter of the Transforming Tomorrow
Campaign for the NOC. Alongside their
financial contribution, the partnership aims to
empower students to gain practical knowledge
and insight into the optometry industry. It will
also help them develop the necessary skillsets
required to excel in the workplace after their studies. Students will be offered placements
in Specsavers stores across Ireland and access to the company’s recruitment network.
A mentoring programme and a guest lecture series from Specsavers’ employees will
also help future optometrists to gain insight into the optometry industry and plan next
steps in their careers.

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Commenting on the partnership, Darren Connolly, Chairman of the Specsavers greater
Dublin region and a graduate of TU Dublin, said: ‘We are delighted to be establishing
this partnership with TU Dublin. At Specsavers we are passionate about seeing our
colleagues grow and develop. Bringing this to a student level, to support the growth of
their careers, is very exciting for us.’
Head Clinical Optometrist at the National Optometry Centre, TU Dublin, Oona
O’Carroll, commented: ‘TU Dublin’s NOC is proud of our longstanding relationship with
Specsavers. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with Specsavers and
seeing our students grow in their studies, both academically and professionally.’
Thank you, Specsavers for this transformative support.
Generous donors to
the NOC also in 2021
were sector leaders
including:
From left to right: Oona O’Carroll (NOC, Centre Manager); Peter McGrath (Director, Specsavers),
Siobhán Lavelle (student), Daniel Corcoran (student), Jill Campbell (Clinical Engagement Manager,
Specsavers), Saurubh Kalyani (student), Clara Bolan (student), Declan Hovenden (Head of
Optometry, TU Dublin), Professor David FitzPatrick (President, TU Dublin)
Scope Eyecare,
Essilor and
TheaPharma.
Thank you to all
those who are
helping to deliver
excellence in eye
care for Ireland.

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Scholarships
85 Students Recognised Through Scholarships
In 2021, thanks to the generosity of TU Dublin supporters, an amazing €195,916 was
awarded to 85 students via 17 donors in disciplines ranging from engineering and
computer science to creative and culinary arts.
Thanks to the vision of our donors, the hard work of dedicated students is recognised
and new opportunities are created. Many of the scholarship programmes you will read
about, alongside vital financial contributions, also offer students practical experience
to build confidence as they look to their future careers. We are sincerely grateful to
all whose generosity has empowered every one of the 85 students supported in 2021.
TU Dublin Foundation would like to thank all of the donors who
funded scholarships, awards and grants in 2021:
Q Anonymous Donor for the Access Foundation Programme,
Young Person Grant
Q Henderson Park
Q Huawei
Q Intel Ireland
Q John Paul Construction
Q Jones Engineering
Q Lee Hotels
Q Mont Kavanagh
Q Morrisson Family
Q Moy Materials
Q Musgrave Marketplace
Q Panelto Foods
Q Paul Wallace
Q Seamus Barrett
Q Sirus
Q Sodexo Ireland

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Moy Materials Scholarship
The Moy Materials Scholarship for Architectural Technology supports a third-year student
who has demonstrated a combination of steady academic achievement and engagement
with a clear sense of their future role as an Architectural Technologist in practice.
Speaking about the programme, Cathal Quinn, Commercial Director at Moy, said:
‘The Moy scholarship is our way to support future talent and help alleviate some
of the financial hardship students experience, especially in these unprecedented
pandemic times. Alongside this, there will
also be onsite training in specialised roofing
systems with us at Moy. Additionally, we will
look to partner with leading architectural firms
that will mentor the chosen student, providing
invaluable insight to the sector. We really
look forward to developing our affiliation with
TU Dublin, who we have established strong links
with over the past number of years, through
presenting our industry CPDs to students of
architecture and architectural technology’,
Niall Burke, Moy Materials Scholar.
Sirus Scholarship
Frank Caul and James Byrne (a TU Dublin graduate) joined forces in 1989 to establish
the Sirus Group which operates across Ireland and mainland Europe, employing almost
100 people, many of whom are TU Dublin graduates from Building Engineering.
The Sirus Scholarship for Engineering is for passionate and motivated students who will
make their mark on the built environment. Introduced in 2017, it aims to encourage more
students to consider the field of building engineering and to help meet the industry’s
urgent recruitment needs.
‘Winning this scholarship is one of my biggest
academic achievements, so far. The Sirus
Scholarship has given me the bravery to believe
in myself, to have confidence in the engineering
field and has brought enjoyment to my college
experience.’
Muireann Farrell, Sirus Scholar

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Lee Hotels Scholarship
Lee Hotels is a family-owned Irish company with two 4 Star Hotels in Ireland; The
Sligo Park Hotel & Leisure Club which opened in 1976 and the Mespil Hotel Dublin,
which opened in 1995. To date, Lee Hotels have supported three students from the BA
Hospitality Level 7 course, in both their second and third years through funding, while
also providing them with invaluable work placements in their Mespil Hotel.
‘Upon receiving the Scholarship, I once again
became excited about the prospect of college
and was honoured to have been given such
an amazing opportunity to do so. The funding
that I received was used to rent an apartment
in Dublin, so that I did not have to commute
from Portlaoise daily and the rest of the funding
will be used to pay my fees for my final year of
college. While working in the Mespil Hotel’s
Lounge Bar I have realised how much I enjoy
bartending and would like to widen my knowledge
and improve my skills in a new environment.’
Jordan Behan, Lee Hotels Scholar
Sir Richard Morrison Scholarship
To mark the end of this scholarship programme, in 2021 the Dublin School of Architecture
awarded a €500 prize for Student Excellence to one recipient in each year of the
Architecture and Architectural Technology programmes, based on academic and
overall course performance.
Selection of some of the 2021 Sir Richard Morrison awardees

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Wallace Family Scholarship
The Wallace Family Fund for Engineering was established in 2016 by engineer Paul
Wallace, a TU Dublin alumnus (Bolton Street, 1958). It was with the financial support
from a generous donor that Paul himself had the opportunity to study engineering at
the then Dublin Institute of Technology. He went on to have a successful career as an
engineer in both industry and academia.
The Wallace family were delighted to continue
his legacy and award the 2021 annual Wallace
Family Scholarship for Engineering to Jennifer
Osemeke (3 rd year Building Engineering).
Jennifer originally studied Chemical Engineering,
but due to unforeseen circumstances had to
pause her education. In 2019, she completed
an internship as a Process Engineer, and this
reignited her passion for the area. Jennifer
achieved exceptional grades, despite working 40
hours a week and balancing lectures, study and
projects. After the adversity she faced, she dedicated herself to helping students from
disadvantaged backgrounds pursue their aspirations in STEM. This inspired her to start
her own tutoring service as well as becoming the lead STEM Mentor at Innumeris
Education, a mentoring and tuition programme tailored towards secondary school
students who aim to attend university.
Sodexo Scholarship
Sodexo has been serving clients with a full range of integrated facilities management
services across Ireland for more than 70 years. As part of the Sodexo Scholarship,
students have the opportunity to complete their industry placement in semester one
of their third year and are invited to take up summer work with Sodexo.
‘Winning this Scholarship was very important to
me. My household did not have enough money
to buy a laptop, therefore I was typing all my
assignments and watching all the school lectures
on my phone, which was slow. The scholarship
funding has enabled me to invest in a laptop and
increase my educational abilities. Throughout
each semester I used the funding to buy new
equipment for better efficiency during classes.’
Samuel Man, Sodexo Scholar

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Seamus Barrett Scholarship
This scholarship programme celebrates the life and achievements of Seamus Barrett as
one of the most successful and highly acclaimed businessmen in the west of Ireland.
Launched in December 2020, it is awarded to three TU Dublin architecture students
who hail from west of the river Shannon.
‘Over the course of the past year, with the aid
of the Seamus Barrett Scholarship, I have grown
and advanced my knowledge of the architectural
profession. Having completed unpaid work
experience last summer, an opportunity which I
was able to pursue thanks to the financial
support from this scholarship, I applied all that I
had learned from this in my design work. As a
result, this year has been just as enriching as
the last, further affirming my belief that I have
chosen the right career path. As my admiration
grew for this subject, I managed to also maintain
good grades and secure a place on Erasmus in Universitat Internacional de Catalunya,
in Barcelona, beginning in September 2022. This scholarship has been life changing
for me, and I would like to express my gratitude for the opportunity that it has provided.’
Elizabeth Volfova, Seamus Barrett Scholar
Jones Engineering Awards Programme
As part of Jones’ strategic partnership with TU Dublin for the Design + Construct
Centre of Excellence in Broombridge, the awards recognise three exceptional final
year students at TU Dublin, studying engineering, music or drama.
‘The Jones Engineering Scholarship was a huge
mental boost and has motivated me further to
achieve as much as I can within my field. The
recognition that comes with the award really
means a lot to me. Being able to write that I
received the award on my applications for
further study has boosted the standard of these
applications and made me look more desirable
as a postgraduate study candidate. Overall,
receiving the scholarship has had such a positive
impact on my confidence going into the future.’
Dylan Donergan, final year BMus in Piano
Performance, Jones Engineering Scholar

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Intel Scholarships
Since 2018, this programme has supported seven students each year. Alongside financial
support, the scholarship awardees are connected to a mentor from Intel, helping them
to build strong industry relationships and insights into the world of work. The Intel
Scholarships are open to students on relevant courses on our Blanchardstown and
Tallaght Campuses.
‘I’m very grateful to be one of the selected few
for the Intel scholarship. It has helped me out
financially and the opportunity of having a
mentor has been a great support in helping me
understand and guiding me in what I want out
of my future career. It has given me a sense of
confidence and belief in myself and my work. I
would like to thank Intel for acknowledging my
work and for their continued support.’,
Olivia Brosnan, Game Design, Intel Scholar

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Dr. Susan McKeever, senior lecturer in TU Dublin’s School of Computer Science, and Tony Yangxu, CEO of Huawei Ireland, with TU Dublin students
Ralph Olowojaiye, Lovely Fernandez and Sean Mc Gregor
Huawei Ireland ‘Seeds for the Future’ & TECH 4 HER
Huawei Ireland awarded an amazing €250,000 in academic scholarships to fifty thirdlevel
STEM students through its 2021 ‘Seeds for the Future’ ICT talent nurturing initiative.
One of the largest scholarship programmes for STEM students in Ireland, individual
funding of €5,000 was awarded to 12 students from TU Dublin, with a total of 50
awards given to students from universities across Ireland.
A global Huawei initiative, ‘Seeds for the Future’ aims to develop skilled, local ICT talent
and bridge communication between countries and cultures.
‘Huawei is delighted to award
Irish STEM students with a €5,000
scholarship to help them continue
to develop their skills and
knowledge. We are committed to
investing in Ireland’s ICT future,
including its talent.’,
Tony Yangxu, CEO of Huawei Ireland.

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Seeds for the Future follows Huawei’s existing relationship with TU Dublin in the Tech4Her
Scholarship Programme, which has reached 16 students since 2020. Female students
who are passionate about being role models for women in tech receive funding and the
opportunity to engage in a group masterclass programme delivered by female leaders
in Huawei.
‘The Tech4Her scholarship helped me in a way that I am truly grateful for. The funding
was used to pay part of my tuition fees. I have been living in Dublin for four years now
and I have always studied and worked part-time. My parents recognised my effort
and decided to pay for my tuition fees, so the scholarship was my way of contributing
financially and I do not think there was a better way of spending it. The masterclass
was truly inspiring. I related to Julia Schmalenberg a lot, since I also studied Law and
decided to change to STEM. I am sure her story motivated many of people!’,
Isadora Barbosa Valentini, 2021 Tech4Her recipient.
2021 Huawei Scholars on a masterclass with Olga Havel from Huawei

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Philanthropy
in Action
3DAssist Bringing Free Prosthetics to Children in Ireland
TU Dublin launched 3DAssist in December 2015 with the primary objective to design
and manufacture free prosthetic, educational and assistive devices for children who
need them.
Approximately one in 10,000 children in Ireland are born with the condition Amniotic
Band Syndrome (ABS), which may result in a limb difference. Up to their mid-teens, there
are few prosthetic options for children. Owing to how fast children grow, expensive
commercial prosthetics are not a viable option for children and their families.
In addition, prosthetics for children are often cumbersome and draw unwanted attention
to children who just want to play and have fun with their friends. 3DAssist, a registered
charity based in TU Dublin (Tallaght Campus), is on a mission to address this dilemma
and raise public awareness about limb difference in children.
The charity uses 3D design and printing technologies to manufacture free, child-themed
prosthetics for children. 3DAssist has access to the skills required and a large pool of
volunteer engineers and student engineers to design and manufacture prosthetics for
children free of charge.
As of May 2022, over 60 hands and arms have been made for children with ABS.

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TU Dublin student, Kelly Evans meets Tristan Clarke, who received support from the 3D
Assist Programme
TU Dublin student, Kelly Evans meets Tristan Clarke, who received support from the 3D Assist Programme
More recently, 3DAssist has collaborated on several projects with LauraLynn
Children’s Hospice. Last October, a wheelchair costume design event was organised
for the children resident in the hospice. TU Dublin volunteer students from digital
media captured the process in a heart-warming video.
3DAssist has a long-standing relationship with Child Vision and has designed and 3D
printed braille based educational devices for visually impaired children.
Thank you to all the volunteers who make this lifechanging
project possible.

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The Access to Apprenticeship Programme
to Broaden National Reach
TU Dublin is Ireland’s largest provider of craft apprenticeship education. In 2017, the
Access to Apprenticeship Programme (ATA) was established to promote access,
diversity and inclusion. In ATA, young people aged 16 to 24 from socio-economically
disadvantaged backgrounds are supported to find full-time apprenticeships, leading to
careers in skilled employment.
Alongside exposure to a wide-range of modules in TU Dublin, a crucial element of
ATA is personal and professional development actvities. Through structured learning,
students are empowered to build their employability skills in preparation for entry into
the labour market.
Also key to its success is ATA’s engagement with an industry network of more than 40
companies from across the construction, engineering, electrical, motor and aviation
sectors. A range of industry-led activities help students to build their confidence and
interact positively with employers.
Over the last five years, 90 talented young people have secured apprenticeship
contracts, including 14 female students. ATA has been generously funded by the Higher
Education Authority (HEA), J.P. Morgan, ESB and Rethink Ireland.
Jonathan Kenny from Sirus, delivers a ‘toolbox talk’ to ATA students

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A plan to achieve impact across Ireland
In 2021, TU Dublin established a partnership with TU of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest
to develop the National Access to Apprenticeship Programme. This exciting partnership
will build the foundations to deliver ATA across Ireland. Starting in 2022, young people
excluded from education or career pathways in the Limerick and Mid-West region will
have the chance to find meaningful opportunities through a supported route into
apprenticeship.
Narrowing the apprenticeship gender gap
National averages show that females account for only 6% of the total population of
apprentices. Narrowing the gender gap in the area has been a key focus of ATA. Year
on year, more talented women who want to explore craft apprenticeships are applying
to the programme, with female participation growing from 4% in 2018 to 29% in 2021.
Hear from Ellen Kellegher in this video on her experience of the ATA programme in 2021.
2021 ATA graduate, Ellen Kellegher
TU Dublin apprenticeship and construction students attend a
‘Women Building the Future Network’ Lunch

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‘Learning Together’ on
TU Dublin’s Blanchardstown
Campus
Running since 2009, the Learning Together
Programme is a partnership between Avista
Disability Support Services and TU Dublin.
This inclusive programme sees students
who have an intellectual disability studying
on the Blanchardstown campus for two years to complete a number of modules at QQI
Level 3. The programme is based on a belief that everyone can live a full life where they
contribute to their community and have opportunities for learning and development.
In Learning Together, students engage in a module in personal development where they
are supported to explore employability skills and the world of work. Students discover
their interests and strengths and link these to employment and other life goals. Each
participant is given the opportunity to complete a work placement in the community
in an area of interest to them. Through links with businesses built over the course of
the programme, students gain experience in retail, hospitality, educational and officebased
settings.
Students also take a range of modules which are on offer on the Blanchardstown
Campus, including Creative Arts, Therapeutic Horticulture and Health and Fitness.
Participants learn alongside undergraduate students, where friendships and teamwork
develop naturally. Here, the benefits of the programme extend beyond the target
group with TU Dublin Social Care, Community Development & Youth Work, Horticulture
and Sports Management students discovering the positive aspects of being part of a
diverse and inclusive classroom experience.
Participants have been active members of clubs and societies across campus and have
taken up work experience in the library, canteen, gym and with the TU Dublin Estates team.
We look to the future with hope as the Learning Together Programme continues to
evolve and provide meaningful opportunities for all individuals to learn and work together.
Learning Together students at the horticulture programme garden on TU Dublin Blanchardstown campus

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2021 Student Support Fund
The Student Support Fund was set up in 2020 in response to Covid-19. In November
2021, the fund was made available for a second year, providing grants to four deserving
programmes that addressed the social, emotional, financial and educational challenges
which continued to be experienced due to the pandemic. Read about the funded
projects here.
With the lifting of restrictions and a return to in-person tuition, we are delighted to direct
the Student Support Fund into what will now become the Exceptional Circumstances
Fund. This fund will help TU Dublin students who cannot access traditional funding
supports and provide assistance to those experiencing extreme and immediate
financial difficulty. The Exceptional Circumstances Fund is open to all, including our
international students, across TU Dublin’s three campuses.
We would like to thank
our community of staff,
alumni and friends for
their overwhelming
generosity, enabling TU
Dublin students in need.
Fionn Collins represented the student voice on the Student Support Fund review panel

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TU Dublin
Alumni
Increased Engagement with the Graduate Network
With nearly 150,000 alumni and over 35,000 registered members of the TU Dublin
Graduate Network, we are better connected with our past students than ever before.
The Graduate Network is open to those who studied at all three of the University’s
founding institutions throughout their histories and anyone who has graduated since
the establishment of TU Dublin. The forum engages with members through newsletters,
regular updates and school activities, including events and reunions. In 2021, as the
ongoing Covid-19 pandemic meant continued restrictions, our online engagement with
alumni went from strength to strength. We also provided regular updates to the 26,500
graduates connected with us through social media channels, a community we look
forward to growing.
Graduates Mentoring Students
2021 saw the establishment of a new student-graduate mentorship programme centred
around our built environment programmes. Supported by the Growth Hub, a project
promoting growth thinking and entrepreneurial behaviour, the initiative was structured
around three main themes:
1. Building your Professional Network
2. Teamwork and Digital Collaboration
3. Sustainability in the Workplace
The programme culminated with a session delivered by TU Dublin graduate Angela
Brady OBE. There was such a positive response to this event, held in December 2021,
we intend to make this an annual initiative.
2021 Graduations and Graduate Shows
Each year, TU Dublin celebrates the graduation of over 8,000 students. The Covid-19
pandemic meant that online conferring ceremonies continued through 2021, with an
ambition to ensure 2022 events would happen in person.
Despite graduations taking place virtually, the final year work by students of the Schools
of Media, Creative Arts, Mechanical and Design Engineering and Architecture was
showcased both in-person and online. In particular, the work of over 200 graduates
was spotlighted through alumni social media channels from which there was a hugely
positive response resulting in our Instagram follower numbers more than doubling. We
look forward to highlighting the work of our creative arts students again each summer.

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TU Dublin graduates
continue to make their
mark on the world
Graduates from across TU
Dublin continue to contribute to
society globally. We are proud
to present a selection of some
of our graduate achievements in
2021.
Adrian Lawlor (BSc Marketing and
Management, Class of 2001) was appointed
Group Chief Marketing Officer at Kepak
in July 2021. This role in addition to his
previous responsibilities overseeing insight,
innovation, marketing and business planning
for Kepak’s Foods Division, sees Adrian
assuming responsibility for leading the
marketing function of the meat division at
Kepak.
Jessica McCarthy (MSc Computer
Science, Class of 2009) was appointed
Senior Director of Engineering-Network
Infrastructure (SRE) at Google in February
2021 and now leads the 700-strong team
of engineers at Google in Ireland. The
author of several scientific papers, Jessica
holds several patents in the field of IoT,
service orchestration and information
centric networking. She also leads the
Google Generation Scholarship, which
was established to help aspiring computer
scientists excel in technology. She chairs
the Irish chapter of Women in Big Data
(WiBD).
Ellen Keane (BSc in Culinary
Entrepreneurship, Class of 2018) paralympic
champion, is pictured here after winning the
gold medal in the SB8 100m Breaststroke
final at the Tokyo Paralympics. Previously
winning bronze in the same event in Rio five
years ago, this was Ellen’s fourth Games
appearance since making her debut as
Ireland’s youngest ever athlete when she
swam in Beijing in 2008. At just 13 years
old she competed impressively, placing
sixth in the 100-metre breaststroke. In 2013,
Keane progressed to reach her first major
international podium when she claimed
two bronze medals at the IPC World
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Caitriona Balfe (Drama Graduate, Class
of 1998) received widespread critical
acclaim for her role in Kenneth Branagh’s
film ‘Belfast’ in 2021. Receiving numerous
individual award nominations, including
Golden Globe, BAFTA and IFTA nominations
for Best Supporting Actress, she also picked
up a Hollywood Critics Association Award
for Best Ensemble Cast.
Ahmet Dede (Higher Cert. in Professional
Cookery, Class of 2012), Owner and Chef
at Dede in Baltimore, Co. Cork, received a
Michelin star in January 2021. Ahmet was
awarded his first Michelin star at Mews.
Previously, he worked at some of Ireland
and Europe’s top restaurants, including
Chapter One, Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud,
and Moshik, and with Mickael Viljanen at
The Greenhouse and Norway’s Maaemo.
Gary Rogers (BA in Culinary Arts,
Professional Culinary Practice, Class of
1995) was appointed Executive Chef of
Carton House in July 2021. Gary joined
Carton House from the five-star Conrad
Hotel in Dublin’s city centre where he was
Executive Chef for the last two and a half
years.
A Dublin native, Gary has worked in a wide
variety of different food operations since
graduating – including a stint in Australia
where he worked as Executive Chef at the
five-star Skycity in Darwin, and in Kilkenny,
Ireland as Executive Chef at five-star Lyrath
Estate.
Clodagh Lavelle (Fine Art Graduate, Class
of 2003) pictured with Array Collective, a
group of activist artists from Belfast, after
winning the Turner Prize in December
2021. The jury awarded Array Collective
for the way they ‘were able to translate
their activism and values into the gallery
environment, creating a welcoming,
immersive and surprising exhibition.’
Working together since 2016 and motivated
by the growing anger around human rights
issues in Northern Ireland and beyond, the
group was founded to reclaim and review
the dominant ideas about religio-ethnic
identity in Northern Ireland.

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Jehangir Faisal (BET in Civil Engineering,
Class of 2016) pictured receiving the Medal
of Bravery from the Honourable Ralph E.
Goodale, High Commissioner for Canada of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland on behalf
of Her Excellency the Right Honourable
Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada,
in November 2021 in London.
In June 2018, Jehangir and two others
rescued a man with visual impairment who
had fallen on the subway tracks in Toronto,
Ontario. The man had accidentally stepped
off the platform, fallen onto the tracks and
severely injured his leg. Hearing the man’s
cry for help, Jehangir, Kyle Busquine and
Julio Cabrera simultaneously rushed to
the scene and jumped onto the tracks.
Not knowing when the next train was due
and mindful of the electrified tracks, they
worked together to lift the injured man back
onto the platform and stayed with him until
transit security arrived.
Siân Cunningham (BA in Law, Class of 2006)
was appointed CEO of Crash Ensemble in
April 2021, a new Irish ensemble of worldclass
musicians, playing adventurous,
ground-breaking music. Siân has over 20
years’ experience working in the arts in
Ireland, initially with the Arts Council and
she held the roles of General Manager with
Dance Ireland, Managing Director with the
Dublin International Film Festival and most
recently General Manager with Body & Soul.

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Thank
You
The projects outlined in this report, and many
more across the University, would not be possible
without the support of our donors. Through the
generosity of a wide-ranging community, TU Dublin
is empowered to achieve outstanding impact
for our students. The Transforming Tomorrow
Campaign continues to be a key focus of the work
of TU Dublin Foundation. This capital campaign is
steered by the University’s vision to ‘create a better
world together’ with a desire to truly transform the
future for our students, those in the communities
around us and society more broadly.
In the 2020/2021 academic year, donations to TU
Dublin Foundation totalled €2,192,031. TU Dublin
Foundation’s audited accounts for this financial year
are available to read on our website. The Foundation
is registered with the Charities Regulator in Ireland
(view our profile) and we are fully committed to
achieving the standards contained within the
Governance Code as outlined in our donor charter.
Contact Us
To learn more about the work of TU Dublin
Foundation or how you can get involved, please
contact 01 220 7777 or foundation@tudublin.ie
Directors
Ms Angela Brady OBE; Mr Peter Coyle (Chair, Audit
& Governance sub-committee); Professor David
FitzPatrick; Mr Jim Gahan (Chair); Professor Neville
Hogan; Mr David Kennedy; Mr. Bobby Kerr; Ms
Anna Marie McHugh; Dr Noel O’Connor (Company
Secretary); Mr Ian O’Herlihy
Staff
Anne-Marie Corry – Executive Director; Eimear
Chaomhánach – Senior Development Manager;
Anna Mccarthy – Development Manager; Jill
O’Lone - Scholarship Manager & Administration;
Robyn Byrt – Senior Alumni Relations Manager;
Louise Cribbin – Alumni Relations Officer
THANK

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We would like to sincerely thank our corporate partners and supporters in 2021, including but not
limited to:
AIB Group Plc.
Autodesk Ireland Ltd
Axiseng Consulting Engineers
Ballymaguire Foods
Bartra Capital
basis.point
Callebaut
Chadwicks Group
CJK Engineering
Collen Construction
Computershare Investor Services
Cundall
Cygnum
Diageo
Designer Group
EICL
ESB Electric Ireland
Essilor
Finsa Ireland
Freshways Limited
Fridge Spares Wholesale
Gather & Gather Ireland Ltd
Henderson Park
Higher Education Authority
Huawei Technologies (Ireland)
Hooke & McDonald
Intel Ireland
JJ Rhattigan and Company
John Paul Construction
Jones Engineering Group
Kingspan Group
Kirby Group
Lee Hotels
Lindab (Irl) Ltd
LMC Group
Manor Farm
Mars Ireland
Mercury Engineering
Moy Materials
Murray Timber Group
Musgrave Wholesale Partners
O’Connor Sutton Cronin & Associates
Panelto Foods
PM Group
Press Up
Rethink Ireland
Robot Coupe
SAP Ireland
Scope Eyecare
Sherry Fitzgerald Group
Silver Hill Foods Ltd
Sir Richard Morrison
Sirus
Scope Eyecare
Sodexo
Specsavers
Théa Pharma
Topcon Positioning Systems
Tritech Engineering
Walls Construction
Wallace Family
Wassenburg Medical Ireland
Wavin Ireland Ltd
Wilo Ireland
YOU !