TUS Student Handbook 2023/24

The Software Research Institute (SRI)
Established in 2006, the Software Research Institute
(SRI) acts as a catalyst to spur innovation through
applied research collaboration with industrial partners.
The SRI conducts applied research in digital media
communications and applications, and network
and infrastructure management. The centre
has built a reputation for applied research in the
communications and network management domain
and has collaborated extensively both with small
and medium enterprises (SME) and multi-national
companies, bringing cutting-edge research to
the marketplace. The SRI is connected a number
of Science Foundation Ireland-funded Research
Centres including Adapt, Lero and Confirm.
The PRISM (Polymer, Recycling, Industrial,
Sustainability and Manufacturing) Research Institute
PRISM conducts interdisciplinary research focused
on polymer materials science and technology and
builds upon over 50 years’ experience in the field.
PRISM is nationally recognised as the leading hub for
polymer research and development in Ireland, with
a long tradition of developing innovative polymer
solutions for Irish industry. As a member of ECP4, the
PRISM highlights Smart Manufacturing approaches
to the ECP4 active EU consortium of research centres
and to promote how Irish Industry and academia
collaborate to advance manufacturing in the Irish
setting. TUS is active in both ECP4 and a number
of Science Foundation Ireland-funded Research
Centres including AMBER, Confirm and CURAM.
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