TUS Student Handbook 2023/24

The Midlands Innovation and Research Centre on our
Athlone campus provides incubation and business
support for innovative start-ups. Contact: mirc@tus.ie
REGIONAL UNIVERSITY NETWORK EUROPE (RUN EU)
TUS is part of a European University Network –
Regional University Network Europe (RUN-EU).
This new Higher Education Network will not only
increase opportunities for students, but also promote
the economic, social, cultural, and sustainable
development of the regions covered by the network.
RUN EU is made up of 8 further partner HEI’s:
· Politecnico de Leiria (Portugal)
· HAMK - Hame University of
Applied Sciences (Finland)
· Vorarlberg University of Applies Science (Austria)
· Polytechnic of Cavabo and Ave (Portugal)
· NHL Stenden University of Applied
Sciences (The Netherlands)
· Szecheny Istvan University (Hungary)
· University of Burgos (Spain)
· Howest University of Applied Science (Belgium)
RUN EU’s focus is to provide the necessary skills so
students, researchers, and regional agents can
successfully face the challenges of the future. Through
the RUN-EU University network, RUN-EU will provide
industry in the Midlands and Midwest with access
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6. Research, Development and Innovation