Technological University Dublin

Technological University Dublin
Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta Bhaile Átha Cliath
The Grangegorman campus of TUD
Other name
TU Dublin
Former names
Dublin Institute of Technology;
Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown;
Institute of Technology, Tallaght
MottoFéidearthachtaí as Cuimse (Irish)
Motto in English
Infinite Possibilities
TypePublic technological university
Established1 January 2019 – foundation of amalgamated university[1]
1887 – foundation of City of Dublin Technical Schools
FounderArnold Felix Graves
Academic affiliation
IUA
EUA
UI
EUt+
PresidentDavid Fitzpatrick[2]
Academic staff
3,500[3]
Students28,500[3]
Location
Grangegorman (Hub),[4]
Blanchardstown, Tallaght, Aungier Street, Bolton Street
(all located in Dublin city and county), Ireland
CampusUrban, multiple
Websitetudublin.ie

Technological University Dublin (Irish: Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta Bhaile Átha Cliath) or TU Dublin[5] is Ireland's first technological university, established on 1 January 2019,[6][7][8] and with a history stretching back to 1887 through the amalgamated Dublin Institute of Technology which progressed from the first technical education institution in Ireland, the City of Dublin Technical Schools.[9] It is the second-largest third-level institution in Ireland, with a student population of 28,500.[6]

The university was formed by the amalgamation of three existing institutes of technology in the Dublin area – Dublin Institute of Technology, Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown, and Institute of Technology, Tallaght, taking over all functions and operations of these institutions.[10][4] It is the eighth university in Ireland, and the fourth in County Dublin.[11] The university asserts an entrepreneurial ethos and industry-focused approach, with extensive collaboration with industry for research and teaching.[4][12][13] The flagship campus is located within Grangegorman, Dublin, with two other long-term campuses, in Tallaght and Blanchardstown, and remaining legacy sites at Bolton Street and Aungier Street.[14]

TU Dublin has approximately 3,500 staff. Professor John Doran is the currently Interim President.[2]

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  3. ^ a b "Our People". 30 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  4. ^ a b c O'Kelly, Emma (17 July 2018). "Approval to be given for Ireland's first technological university". RTÉ.ie. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
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  7. ^ "Announcement by An Taoiseach". Dublin Institute of Technology. 17 July 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2018 – via facebook.com.
  8. ^ "Application for designation as Ireland's first Technological University has been successful!". facebook.com. Dublin Institute of Technology. 17 July 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
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  10. ^ Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2018 (S.I. No. 437 of 2018). Signed on 18 October 2018 by Joe McHugh, Minister for Education and Sills. Statutory Instrument of the Government of Ireland. Retrieved from Irish Statute Book on 5 March 2022.
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  12. ^ "Mission Statement | TU Dublin - Technological University Dublin". DIT.ie. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  13. ^ "Intel and TU Dublin announce 5-year Strategic Partnership". Intel Newsroom Ireland. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  14. ^ "Our Campuses | TU Dublin". TU Dublin. Retrieved 22 February 2021.