South East Technological University

South East Technological University
Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta an Oirdheiscirt
The logo of South East Technological University consisting of a large U drawn where the arc is drawn by construction lines accompanied by the name the name of the university in both English and Irish
Logo of the university
Other name
SETU
TypePublic technological university
Established1 May 2022; 2 years ago (2022-05-01)[1]
Affiliation
ChairPatrick Prendergast
PresidentVeronica Campbell[2]
Address
Cork Road
,
Waterford
,
Munster
,
X91 HE36
,
Ireland
Colours  Slate grey
Websitewww.setu.ie

South East Technological University (SETU; Irish: Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta an Oirdheiscirt)[3] is a public technological university located in the South East region of Ireland.[4][5][6][7] It was formed from the amalgamation of two existing institutes of technology in the region – Waterford IT and IT Carlow. Following years of discussions and planning,[8][9][10] its formation was announced in November 2021[11] and was formally established on 1 May 2022.[12] It is the only university in the South East of Ireland.[13]

  1. ^ Byrne, Padraig (2 November 2021). "Establishment of Technological University of the South East confirmed for May 2022". Wexford People – via Independent.ie.
  2. ^ "Prof Veronica Campbell designated as South East Technological University's first President". South East Technological University. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  3. ^ "South East Technological University is recruiting its first President, a leader with strategic vision". tuse.ie. 11 February 2022.
  4. ^ Donnelly, Katherine (3 July 2018). "Ireland's first tech university gets official backing". Irish Independent. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
  5. ^ Marren, Aisling (12 October 2018). "HEA Invests €800,000 in Four Institutes of Technology". The University Times. Trinity College Dublin. Archived from the original on 12 October 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  6. ^ Hassett, Darren (16 October 2018). "Pharma company MSD to create 170 new jobs in Carlow with second manufacturing facility". CarlowLive.ie. Archived from the original on 6 November 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  7. ^ Walsh, Kieran (28 March 2019). "South East Must Pull Together". MunsterExpress.ie. Archived from the original on 31 March 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  8. ^ "Home". TUSE.ie.
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  11. ^ Simon Harris, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science [@SimonHarrisTD] (2 November 2021). "After years of debate and discussion, hard work by so many, today we announce a Technological University for the South East. This is a major moment for access to higher education in the region & transformational for future generations" (Tweet) – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ "A new era for the south east of Ireland". South East Technological University. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  13. ^ Heaney, Steven (2 November 2021). "Merger of Waterford and Carlow ITs into Technological University for South-East confirmed". IrishExaminer.com.