Research Community of Practice event
Developing a systemised Research Support Office and Team within a Technological University
28
Oct 2025
Athlone, Ireland
Face-to-face
On 28 October, the Technological University of Shannon (TUS) welcomes the EURASHE Research Community of Practice for a day of informative sessions on building cultures of innovation and increasing academic-industry engagement.
Inspiring speakers will provide insight into this multidimensional approach to regional development and will present fascinating good practices. A regular meeting of the Community of Practice will also be held, and ample opportunity will be granted for networking and site visits.
Registration is open to EURASHE members only.
Agenda
| 9:30 | Registration and welcome tea/coffee |
| 10:00 |
Welcome to TUS Liam Brown, TUS Vice-President for Research Development & Innovation Opening words from EURASHE John Edwards, EURASHE Secretary General |
| 10:15 |
Developing a Systematised RO within a Technological University under ERDF support Lorna Walsh, TUS Director Research Support Services Michelle Cooney, TUS Senior Research Support |
| 11:00 | Break |
| 11:15 |
Research management: A career Mary Kate O’Regan, HR Business Manager Research, University College Cork |
| 11:45 |
COST Actions: From acorns to oak trees Kieran Dowd |
| 12:00 |
EU Widening Project Marija Nicevic, Post-Doctoral Researcher |
| 12:15 |
Malta/Ireland collaboration project Lorna Bonnici West, Director Research & Innovation, MCAST Lorna Walsh, TUS Director Research Support Services |
| 12:30 |
Summary and takeaways from morning session Leon Cremonini, Liaison Research Strategy Europe, Saxion UAS |
| 12:45 | Lunch |
| 13:30 |
Visit: Just Transition Mount Lucas Neil Rowan, TUS Principal Investigator/Lecturer |
| 16:00 |
Brainstorming session: Upcoming opportunities for JRC collaboration and ERA Forum Revitalisation John Edwards, EURASHE Secretary-General Jip Lenssen, EURASHE Policy and Project Officer |
| 16:50 | Refresh/comfort break |
| 17:00 | Research Community of Practice meeting and next steps |
| 19:30 | Networking dinner and local entertainment |
