The 2023 TU Dublin Donor Impact Report

2023
TU Dublin
Donor Impact Report

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Dear Friends and Partners,
I am honoured to address you as the newly appointed
interim President of TU Dublin. As I step into this role, I am
deeply humbled by the generosity and steadfast support
that donors like you have shown to our University over
the past year.
This report highlights the significant impact of your
contributions on our students, our strategic initiatives,
and our campus redevelopment efforts. Your support
has been instrumental in advancing our mission of
educational excellence, impactful research, and
community engagement.
Your support for scholarships, research opportunities and
academic programmes empowers our students to reach
their full potential and make meaningful contributions to
society.
As we celebrate the successes of the past year, I want
to express my sincere gratitude for your continued
partnership and commitment to TU Dublin. Your
generosity has made a profound difference, and we are
truly grateful for your support.
With warm regards,
President’s
Welcome
I am particularly excited to share with you the progress
we continue to make on our capital projects. On our
Grangegorman Campus, we will open the new Academic
Hub and Library during the academic year 2024/2025.
This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a hub of learning
and collaboration, providing our students with enhanced
experiences and opportunities for growth. Construction
is also well underway on our Tallaght Campus for a new
5,000m² multi-disciplinary building for teaching and
research in hospitality, culinary arts, engineering, and
apprenticeship activities. We intend to open a new
educational facility in Blanchardstown, which includes
flexible spaces for active learning, meeting the needs for
upskilling in the region.
Professor John Doran
Interim President

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We are
TU Dublin
3
campuses
7.5k+
graduates per year
28.5k+
students
6.5k+
part time
students
1 : 15
staff : student ratio
3k+
international students
from over 100 countries
1,000+
students working
with community
organisations
STEM
15%
of the national
provision
Field of Study
BUSINESS
25%
Business
12%
of the national
provision
Services
20%
of the national
provision
Creative &
Performing Arts
40%
of Dublin region provision
Craft
Apprenticeships
25%
of the national provision
25%
of undergraduate
new entrants via
access routes
Further Education
20%
of national applications
Athena SWAN
Bronze Award
ENGINEERING
NAT. SCIENCE
ICT
ARTS &
HUMANITIES
SERVICES
24%
11%
12%
10%
7%
+77%
research award value
(over the past 5 years)
18,500+
citations
(in the past 3 years)
+13M
open access research
downloads arrow@TUDublin
800+
collaborations
with industry
Award Winning
Staff and Technology
Transfer Activities
M2
7,000m 2
of incubation
space
100+
start-ups p.a.
(facilitated on
campus)
200
entrepreneurs p.a.
(on TU Dublin
enterprise programmes)
HEALTH &
WELFARE
SOCIAL
SCIENCE
EDUCATION
GENERIC
AGRICULTURE
7%
2%
1%
1%
.4%

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Campus
Development
Academic Hub
In January 2024, Minister for Further and
Higher Education, Research, Innovation and
Science and our current Taoiseach, Simon
Harris, TD and Minister for Public Expenditure,
NDP Delivery and Reform Paschal Donohoe,
TD marked the next phase in the construction
of the new Academic Hub.
The Academic Hub is set to be a single
integrated campus library that will, when
completed, provide a 12,600m2 building to
accommodate a range of student and staff
supports, including the Career Development
Centre, Assistive Technologies, Maths Learning
Centre and the Academic Writing Centre.
‘I have seen first-hand the evolution of the TU Campus
at Grangegorman, in the heart of my constituency, and
the positive impact it has had on the local, academic
and student communities. The Academic Hub & Library
project is a wonderful example of the transformation
of this development, investing in our economy through
the creation of employment and providing greater
access to education for current and future generations
of students. The Government’s provision of €14
million euro in Exchequer funding emphasises the
commitment to continue the development process as
part of the National Strategic Outcomes of Project
Ireland 2040, both within the National Development
Plan and the current National Planning Framework.’
Minister Donohoe, TD
Aras Gael General Teaching
Building-PPP Blanchardstown
Opening in Q1 2025, the new 4,080m2 teaching facility in
Blanchardstown will support the future needs of learners in West
Dublin. With universal design at its heart, the modern educational
facility will include open, flexible spaces for active learning and
will enable TU Dublin to meet the needs for worker upskilling in the
region.
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The project represents an investment by the
State in third level education in excess of
€90m funded through a combination of the
sale of TU Dublin properties and exchequer
funding.
This development will ensure TU Dublin’s seven
library sites are merged into the one state-ofthe-art
building as shown on page 5.

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Tallaght
This project is a 5,200m2 multi-disciplinary
building to house our teaching and research
in hospitality, culinary arts, engineering and
apprenticeship activities. Building commenced
in January 2023 and when completed will
deliver lecture theatres, a training restaurant,
design studios, and research facilities. As part
of the Government Third Level PPP bundle, this
very significant capital investment project will
further reinforce the commitment of TU Dublin
to South Dublin. It will facilitate collaboration
between students, staff and members of local
organisations in modern facilities that promote
research and student learning, while also
directly addressing the needs of industry and
organisations in the region. The CAET Building
is due to be completed in Q3 2025.
Launch of the
West Quad,
Grangegorman
Property Exchange
Procurement
The Grangegorman Development
Agency were very pleased to launch the
West Quad, Grangegorman Property
Exchange procurement in 2024, seeking
a development partner for another capital
project on the City Campus.
The West Quad will provide a new home
for TU Dublin’s Faculty of Business, along
with spaces for general teaching, informal
learning and a conferring hall.
An impressive multi-storey brick structure,
it is planned around an airy quadrangle
with a public thoroughfare. It includes a
c.850-seater hall, which is arranged flexibly
to support a variety of uses. The overall
development will make convivial spaces for
our existing and emerging university and
neighbourhood for many generations to
come.
This c.21,000m2 project significantly
advances the consolidation of efficient
and environmentally responsible new
and repurposed facilities underway at
Grangegorman.
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Sustainability at TU Dublin
The 2023 calendar year was a significant period for progressing
sustainability at TU Dublin.
Over the last 12 months, we saw the appointment of leadership roles
within the Sustainability Team including Sustainability Education,
Decarbonisation, Sustainability Intelligence, and Societal Engagement.
Together with the Vice President for Sustainability, Jennifer Boyer, these
new teams provide support across the University for the transformative
change required to develop our people to become responsible global
citizens, achieve our climate action targets, and to make positive
societal impact through our research, learning and operations activity.
TU Dublin’s Commitment to
Climate Action and Environmental
Sustainability
In March 2023, TU Dublin published its first Climate Action Roadmap
which set out a route towards meeting our obligations under the
Public Sector Climate Action Mandate, and our ambitions to; advance
new knowledge, shape policy, and transform our campus into a living
breathing beacon of sustainability.
As part of student orientation in September, a Sustainability and Climate
Action programme was delivered to over 5,400 first year students
who participated in 30 individual interactive sustainability workshops.
The inaugural programme was designed to introduce students to
sustainability at TU Dublin and to inspire them to get involved in learning
opportunities, projects, and events. Partnering with faculties and
schools, strategic projects, local community groups and businesses,
the Sustainability Education Team delivered a series of Sustainability &
Climate Action challenges with more than 300 students participating
in a challenge.
The end of 2023 saw TU Dublin reach a strategic milestone with the
achievement of Green Flag accreditation for all campus locations by An
Taisce’s Green-Campus Programme. The Green-Campus Committee,
together with the wider collective Green Team and over 50 external
partners, progressed environmental action on campus under the
themes of Litter & Waste, Energy, Transport & Travel, and Biodiversity.
TU Dublin continues to engage with its local communities through key
events including Green Week, Climate Action Week, and Smarter Travel
initiatives.
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TU Dublin is the first University in Ireland to embed sustainability
as a learning outcome in all academic programmes.
Sustainability

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In
Making Societal Impact through
Community Gardening
spring 2023 the ‘GLAS at TU Dublin’
community garden officially opened at the
Blanchardstown Campus. This garden provides
a space for community groups, students, and
local schools to grow fresh produce, reconnect
with nature, and foster a stronger sense of
community through growing together. This
project is a collaborative effort between Fingal
County Council, Global Action Plan Ireland, TU
Dublin, and the local community.
Inspired by this successful model, a new
community garden pilot project at the
Grangegorman Campus took shape at the
end of 2023. The Grangegorman Community
Garden - a collaboration between TU Dublin,
The Grangegorman Development Agency,
D7 Educate Together National School, and
corporate partners - was established to restore
a purpose-designed, but recently neglected,
growing space. With funding support from
Workday and Hooke & MacDonald, this
group is working to develop a suite
of educational experiences around
sustainable horticulture and aims to develop
a sustainable collaborative governance
model for a community garden, co-created
and trialled by a multi-stakeholder group.
Towards a Sustainable Campus
In September 2023, the Department of Further and Higher
Education, Research, Innovation and Science awarded five higher
education institutions a combined €5.5 million in recognition of
their outstanding contribution to national strategic priorities and
policies. Performance funding of €1 million was awarded to TU
Dublin in recognition of the University’s major decarbonisation
initiatives: the District Heating System initiative at the Tallaght
Campus, and the deep-bore geothermal heating exploration
project in Grangegorman.
These projects are a first in the Irish market and act as a testbed
for other organisations as they plan their clean energy transitions.
They offer TU Dublin researchers the chance to study replicability
and allows students the opportunity to develop new urban
services, products, and skills as they prepare for engagement in
this emerging industry.
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Cairn Homes
Intel
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Donor
Feature
We are delighted to announce a very generous
donation from Cairn Homes to support the
establishment of the University’s new Design +
Construct Centre.. This state-of-the-art facility
will be located in Broombridge, just three Luas
stops from the Grangegorman Campus, and
will serve as a vibrant hub for innovation and
collaboration in architecture, engineering and
construction.
Cairn Homes’ substantial contribution will
significantly advance our mission to provide
cutting-edge resources and educational
opportunities for our students and faculty. This
investment not only underscores Cairn Homes’
commitment to education but also their
dedication to fostering the next generation of
leaders in the construction industry.
We are also deeply grateful for the invaluable time and expertise
that the Cairn Homes team has invested in this project. Their
active participation in planning workshops and their insightful
input on students’ work on the building’s design have been
instrumental in shaping a facility that meets the highest
standards of functionality and sustainability. Their professional
acumen has enriched the planning process, ensuring that the
Design + Construct Centre will be a beacon of excellence in
architectural, engineering and construction education.
This collaboration with Cairn Homes exemplifies the powerful
synergy between industry and academia. It highlights how
strategic partnerships can drive educational advancement and
industry innovation. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to
the Cairn Homes team for their remarkable generosity and their
unwavering support of TU Dublin’s vision and we look forward
to their continued involvement in this project. Together, we are
building a brighter future for our students, our University, and
the wider community.
We are delighted to announce that our long-standing strategic
partner Intel has recently become the founding partner of
TrailblazHER at TU Dublin. This initative empowers women in
technology through scholarships, mentorship programmes, and
leadership development opportunities. Intel’s funding has enabled
the creation of resources and events that inspire and equip female
students to excel in their tech careers, fostering a more inclusive
and diverse industry. This partnership underscores Intel’s dedication
to promoting gender equality and nurturing the next generation of
female leaders in technology.
Intel has also generously donated state-of-the-art equipment
to the Mechatronic Lab at TU Dublin’s Blanchardstown Campus.
This contribution will significantly enhance our students’ learning
experiences by providing them with access to cutting-edge
technology, fostering hands-on skills, and preparing them for
successful careers in engineering and technology.
With Intel’s support, we are taking a giant leap forward in our mission
to offer top-tier education and innovation opportunities to our
students.

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Intel Scholarship Awards
In January 2023, TU Dublin extended a warm welcome to Intel Ireland,
for their annual scholarship awarding ceremony. In its fifth year, the
event was a celebration of the seven recipients of the 2022/2023
TU Dublin Intel Scholarships, students of Electrical and Electronic
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science.
The event took place in the Intel Auditorium, the largest teaching space
in the heart of the Central Quad on the University’s City Campus. The
audience, made up of students, lecturers, Intel colleagues and proud
parents, were warmly welcomed by Neil Philip, Intel’s Vice-President
and Factory Manager and TU Dublin former President, Professor David
FitzPatrick.
In their opening remarks, Mr Philip and Professor FitzPatrick spoke
about the important strategic collaboration between TU Dublin and
Intel, which began in 2018. Working together, wide-ranging impact has
been achieved across the University, including the annual scholarship
programme.

16 Creating Opportunities
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the hard
work of many dedicated students is recognised
and celebrated, while new opportunities are
created.
Scholarships
Many of our scholarships not only provide vital
financial assistance, but also offer students
practical experience, and in some cases the
aid of an industry mentor, offering invaluable
support and guidance. Some of our students
have real challenges in engaging with full time
education, and their personal commitments
often impair their ability to focus on their
studies. Any support, but in particular financial
support, is enormously important and beneficial
to the students and can improve, in a very
fundamental way, the quality of their experience
in University and their ability to remain in higher
education.
Ciara Barry, BEng Software Engineering, Intel
Women in Technology Scholarship
‘If I had not received
the Intel Scholarship,
I would have had to
work extra hours,
and spend less
time studying this
year. I also received
an internship with
Intel as part of the
Scholarship and
enjoyed it so much
that I’m due to start a
graduate position in
May 2024.’
Sam Gavin, BEng QS & Construction,
Henderson Park Scholarship
‘Utilising the
scholarship funding
to settle my fees was
a great help in my
academic experience.
As I look ahead to the
coming year, my focus
remains steadfast
on maintaining
high standards
of academic
achievement.’
Khulan Ankhbaatar, BEng Mechanical
Engineering, Marco Scholarship
‘Aside from the
immense amount
of financial help it
has provided me
with, the scholarship
has also opened
doors to internships
and networking
opportunities that
have been invaluable
for my career
aspirations.’
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Keith Ashton, BEng Manufacturing & Design
Engineering, Wallace Family Scholarship
Fiona Keys, BA Culinary Arts, Press Up
Hospitality Group Scholarship
Brendan Rossiter, BSc Sustainable Timber
Technology, Kingspan Century Scholarship
‘The Wallace Family
Scholarship provided
me with confidence
in my abilities, both as
an engineer, and as a
person. The financial
burden of my college
fees was lifted off my
shoulders thanks to
this scholarship.’
‘It fills me with
great pride knowing
I have the support
of such a renowned
hospitality group.
Knowing that they see
something in me that
was worthy of this
brilliant scholarship is
something that keeps
me going on the
harder days.’
‘Receiving the
scholarship from
Kingspan has allowed
me to fully commit
myself to my college
work, and to achieve
the best possible
results.’

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Rebekah
Till, BSc Property Economics,
Sherry Fitzgerald Scholarship
‘The scholarship was
one of my biggest
achievements to
date as it made me
realise that hard work
is rewarded and if
you put your mind to
something you can
achieve it.’
Stephanie Ogu, BSc Computer Science,
Huawei Scholarship
‘I left my home
country in Ukraine
during the war to
continue my studies
in Computer Science.
The Tech4Her
Scholarship was a huge
support for me, it gave
me a feeling of stability
and more importantly
I felt welcomed and
supported in my
development.’
TU Dublin Foundation would like to
thank all of our donors who funded
scholarships, awards and grants in 2023:
» ABB
» AFP Young Person Grant
» Cygnum
» Finsa Ireland
» Gather & Gather
» Moy Materials
» Marco
» Maria Wallace Foundation
» Mr. Noel Elliott (In Memoriam)
» Press Up Hospitality Group
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» Henderson Park
» Mr. Seamus Barrett (In Memoriam)
Catherine Grogan, BEng Mechanical
Engineering, Intel Scholarship
Una Duffy, BEng Sustainable Timber
Technology, Finsa Ireland Scholarship
» Huawei
» Intel Ireland
» Sherry Fitzgerald
» Sirus
» Jones Engineering
» Sodexo
‘Receiving the
scholarship was a
pivotal moment for
me as it not only
acknowledged my
dedication and hard
work but also instilled
in me the confidence
to continue excelling
in my academic
endeavours.’
‘Receiving the long
term support of this
scholarship has had a
massive impact on my
life, it has let me focus
on my studies without
needing to worry
about my fees.’
» John Paul Construction
» Kingspan Group
» The Wallace Family

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Programme
Philanthropy
in Action
What they do
» Demystify higher education (HE)
» Open the TU Dublin Grangegorman Campus to DEIS schools
» Provide opportunities for schools to engage with TU Dublin
» lnform students of a variety of career choices
» Promote an awareness of study opportunities available in HE
» Deliver ‘Sport for Life’ programme to enhance student wellbeing
Key Statistics
Between 2016 and 2023, TU Dublin ran 236
workshops across 15 topics to give students
the opportunity to experience hands on, age
appropriate, on-campus university activities.
Overall student satisfaction of
90%
100% of students would like
JCWP to continue
93% of third years who
attended want to progress to
HE
Outcomes
» Students and parents more informed about HE
» Improved aspirations and motivations re HE
» Students more resilient, confident and have greater self-belief
» Enhanced emotional and social skills
» More informed about STEM subjects and career pathways
» Workshops assisted teachers with methods for classroom based
assessments
90%
80%
Indicated that their confidence had increased as a result
of the programme
Felt that wellbeing and mindfulness elements helped them
to understand their emotions better & and made them
more likely to talk about their feelings
‘Being part of the workshops at TU
Dublin has opened up the world of our
first-year students and has started
them on the road of thinking about
their futures and all the possibilities
open to them’.
‘The JCWP is the perfect way to
introduce guidance to first years. It
allows them to sample the university
campus environment and be
comfortable learning in it which can
be a motivator for them to work hard
in school to get the points to go to
university’.
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5,984 student visits to
TU Dublin
1,063 students received online
coaching
343 young people engaged
with the ‘Sport for Life’
Wellbeing Programme from 8
different schools

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TrailblazHER
TrailblazHER is a community of people,
organisations and enterprises with a shared
commitment to advancing gender equality.
TrailblazHER will support women with the
unique challenges they face as job seekers,
job creators and leaders by delivering a
range of experiences and supports for school
goers, higher education students, alumni,
entrepreneurs and Irish businesses.
Through TrailblazHER, we will support and
advance opportunities for women at second
level, third level and beyond their educational
experience, in the workplace. Through this
important work, TU Dublin will contribute to
regional, national and global priorities related
to gender equality.
Bringing together over 300 of Ireland’s business
leaders and entrepreneurs, TrailblazHER’s
official launch was celebrated on the eve
of International Women’s Day 2024, with a
resounding call for support and allyship for the
empowerment of women across TU Dublin and
beyond.
Thanks to the generous support of Founding Partner Intel, Patron
Partner ESB and Supporting Partners Workday, PwC and Enterprise
Mobility, TrailblazHER has raised over €1 million to support female
empowerment at every level from the classroom through to the
boardroom over the next three years.
In line with TU Dublin’s strategic goal to become an exemplar in EDI,
TrailblazHER’s scientifically informed, innovative programmes will
reach thousands of young girls and women across the country through
age-appropriate experiential learning activities, personal development
programmes, role model campaigns, professional networks, coaching,
digital badges and enterprise engagement, among many other
activations.
The three founding pillars Inspire, Develop and Innovate lead the way
in developing new and complimenting existing initiatives to engage
female students, alumni, innovators and employers at all stages of their
careers and life.
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Supporting Students in Challenging Situations
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Over the years, thanks to your generosity, we have raised almost
€100,000 to support our students facing unexpected and extreme
financial challenges.
As you know, access to education changes lives and our students may
occasionally find themselves in difficult financial situations that creates
a barrier to their studies, ones which require immediate assistance.
If you would like to make a contribution to support
students in need, please click on the following link
https://www.tudublin.ie/connect/the-tu-dublinfoundation/ways-to-give/donate/
This fund helps students whose needs go beyond the aid available
elsewhere, providing direct support to those experiencing extreme
and immediate financial difficulty. It is open to the entire student body,
including our apprentices and international students, across all our
campuses.
The median gift awarded to a student in need is €500, depending on
their situation. This is sent directly to the student, often on the same
day they have let us know their need.
Thank you again for all you do to support our students. Your generosity
has ensured all our students have equal opportunity to reach their full
potential and has a truly profound impact.
Thank you to all those who contributed the fund.
Exceptional
Circumstances Fund

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Alumni
Network
Going Beyond Learning
The TU Dublin Alumni Network is a thriving community that
connects graduates worldwide. As a dynamic hub, we provide
a platform for lifelong relationships, professional growth, and
collaboration. During 2023, our network offered a wealth of
resources and opportunites through many in-person events,
including graduations, careers fairs, events abroad and oncampus
reunions.
147,950
Alumni
registered
38,000+
Actively
engaged
International Reunions
In May 2023, we were delighted to visit Chicago
and San Francisco to host graduates and guests
at reunions in both cities. Establishing a footprint
in the US is a strategic move to amplify the impact
and influence of TU Dublin’s alumni community.
The United States serves as a hub for innovation,
entrepreneurship, and diverse industries. By
creating a presence there, alumni can tap into a
vast network of professionals, potential mentors,
and job opportunities.
Following the events, interested alumni formed local
networks in Chicago and San Francisco, and now
meet regularly.
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Leveraging visually appealing content, we embraced platforms
like Instagram Reels to engage our audience, fostering a vibrant
online community. Regular alumni spotlights and success
stories created a sense of pride and connection amongst
graduates.
‘I was delighted to be part of a very fun and informative evening.
It’s amazing what you and your team are doing with TU Dublin
and probably no better time to ignite the alumni base than
now! I look forward to hearing more around the plans to start
an Alumni chapter, and would be happy to be a part of its
development and growth. I believe we have a strong base
over here to feed off!’
Joseph McKittrick, TU Dublin Alumnus

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Reunions
We were delighted to welcome graduates from
the course of Laboratory Science 1973 to our
Grangegorman Campus for a reunion in October 2023.
The reunion offered a unique opportunity for these
graduates to reconnect, reminisce about their time
spent working in laboratory science, and reflect on the
evolution of their respective careers.The group were
treated to a tour of the labs in our Central Quad by
Dr. Jan Guerin, (Head of Discipline in Biological Health
& Sports Sciences), Kathy Keogh, (School Operations
Lead), and Dr. Celine Herra, (Senior Lecturer of
Biological Health & Sports Sciences) followed by a
reception in St Laurence’s.
‘Personally and on behalf of the entire group we would
like to thank you all for the great welcome you gave
us. Everyone really enjoyed the tour, the Whatsapp
messages are coming in all morning!!
It is really nice for us to know that the future of medical
laboratory science is in such safe and enthusiastic
hands. Not to mention the facilities! Many of us came
along yesterday with a little trepidation as we had not
been together in so long - we need not have worried!
Again thank you both for looking after us so well it
was a wonderful day.’
Mary Hunter, Laboratory Science, Class of 1973
Notable Alumni
Craig O’Halloran wins
Architectural Technologist of the
Year Award
TU Dublin graduate Craig O’Halloran was
awarded the Chartered Architectural
Technologist of the Year Award. Craig
received Fellow Membership of the
American Chartered Institute of
Architectural Technologists in 2021 for
significant contribution to and excellence
in Architectural Technology.
Craig completed his studies on the B.Sc.
Architectural Technology with a Distinction
(1.1) in 2011 when he was also class
representative and Committee member
of the Student Society Architectural
Technology.
Guinness Storehouse’s Chef wins Aramark Ireland’s
Chef of the Year 2024
Executive Chef Sean Hunter, graduate of TU Dublin and based in
the Guinness Storehouse, has been announced as Aramark Ireland’s
Chef of the Year 2024. The annual competition, which showcases
the exceptional talent of chefs across Aramark Ireland, saw nine
culinary experts compete for the prestigious prize through a series
of cooking challenges.
The final took place at TU Dublin’s Tallaght Campus on Thursday,
16 November last. The competing chefs demonstrated an incredibly
high standard of culinary skill, and their delicious meals were
assessed by three expert judges. Executive Chef Sean Hunter was
declared the winner of the competition following his presentation
of an impressive two-course meal to the judging panel. The winner
and runner-up have qualified to represent Aramark Ireland at the
Aramark International Chefs’ Cup in Canada.
Isabelle Gallagher announced as
Head of Development for Quintain Ireland
Quintain Ireland has announced the appointment of Isabelle
Gallagher as its new Head of Development. A Dublin native with
an accomplished career spanning over two decades, Ms Gallagher
brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role.
Isabelle began her third level studies in TU Dublin on the B.Sc. Retail
and Services Management, Business and returned to complete her
MBA in 2013 with a first-class honours. Working as Development
Director at Quintain Ireland since 2019, Ms. Gallagher has played
a pivotal role in helping Quintain become Ireland’s largest private
homebuilder. Her leadership has been instrumental in overseeing
and driving significant development projects, contributing to the
continued expansion of Quintain Ireland’s portfolio.
‘I am delighted to receive this award and be given
the opportunity to represent Ireland at the Aramark
International Chefs Cup. This competition is an
excellent opportunity to celebrate the range of skills
and an incredible example of the produce and culinary
culture of Ireland. I am proud to be a part of this.
I would like to thank the team at Aramark Ireland for
coordinating this event and congratulate the other
participants who created amazing dishes.’
Sean Hunter, winner of Aramark Ireland Chef of the Year
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World Silver for Ellen Keane in Manchester
TU graduate Ellen Keane secured a third medal on the
final night of the World Para Swimming Championships in
Manchester in August 2023. The Tokyo 2020 champion
claimed a World silver in the 100 Breaststroke SB8 Final
with a time of 1:21.43.
The NAC swimmer touched the wall just 1.42 seconds
behind Spaniard, Anastasiya Dmytriv who claimed the gold
medal. The result for Keane also secured Team Ireland an
all-important slot for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Katie Hannon wins Kerry Person of the Year
award 2023
RTE journalist Katie Hannon was selected as the Kerry
Person of the Year 2023. This award recognises an
individual who has shown leadership, brought honour to
the county, and performed services for the county to
such an extent that could be described as beyond the
norm of everyday life. In a tribute to Katie Hannon, a
native of Duagh, Kerry Association in Dublin Chairperson,
Mary Shanahan, said the award is being presented in
recognition of the valuable contribution she has made to
public service broadcasting.
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Dr Amit Jaiswal amongst the most
influential global researchers of 2023
TU Dublin’s Dr Amit Jaiswal has been named among
the top 1% of the world’s most cited academics
according to the latest Highly Cited Researchers
report, compiled by Clarivate Analytics. Dr Jaiswal is
among almost 7,000 researchers from 67 countries
and regions identified by the 2023 list as having
demonstrated significant influence in their chosen
fields over the last decade. This is the first time he
has been included on the prestigious list - one of
only 37 Irish researchers, and the only one from the
Technological Sector in Ireland.
A lecturer in Food Technology and Industrial
Biotechnology at the School of Food Science and
Environmental Health, at TU Dublin, Dr Jaiswal also
serves as the coordinator of the Sustainable Food
Safety Management MSc programme.
‘I’m delighted, obviously I’m disappointed not to
have won the gold medal and it is my last world
championships so that opportunity is gone but I’ve
booked another slot for Paris and I’m so happy with
that.’
Ellen Keane - Class of 2019, Culinary Arts
Journalist explores how AI technology is
shaping our future
A new documentary screened by RTE gives Anne-Marie
Tomchak a platform to examine how AI’s increasing power
and influence impacts on our lives.
‘Game Changer: AI and You’, made in partnership with
Science Foundation Ireland and Science Week, sees
Anne-Marie taking a look at how artificial intelligence is
transforming the human experience.
Background: Anne-Marie Tomchak is a reporter and
presenter on BBC Trending. She brings an expert voice
and original journalism to the BBC’s social media coverage
on its domestic and international news outlets and social
platforms. In 2014 she was nominated for a Radio Academy
Award for Innovation after breaking a story about the
‘offer’ of illegal drugs on Instagram, which led to a
change in policy by the platform. She uses social media
to find, develop and break stories and applies traditional
journalistic practices and analytics tools to report on the
real stories behind the trends.
She made particular reference to Katie’s work on exposing
allegations of sexual assault of women in the Irish Defence
Forces in a special programme entitled Women of Honour
in 2021.
‘I am absolutely thrilled to be selected Kerry Person of
the Year. I have always been so proud of my Kerry roots.
I am humbled and honoured.’
Katie Hannon, Class of 2009, Journalism

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Contact Us
To learn more about the work of TU Dublin Foundation
or how you can get involved, please contact:
The projects outlined in this report, and many more across the
University, would not be possible without the support of our
donors. Through the generosity of a wide-ranging community,
TU Dublin is empowered to achieve outstanding impact for our
students. The Transforming Tomorrow Campaign continues to
be a key focus of the work of the TU Dublin Foundation. Within
this initiative, we are steered by the University’s vision to ‘create a
better world, together’ and a desire to truly transform the future
for our students, those in the communities around us and society
more broadly.
Donations to TU Dublin Foundation received during the year
2022/2023 totalled €4,165,917. A full set of TU Dublin Foundation’s
audited accounts for this financial year are available here.
TU Dublin Foundation is fully committed to achieving the highest
standards of accountability and transparency. We prepare
fully audited accounts in accordance with the Statement of
Recommended Practice for Charities (SORP). TU Dublin Foundation
is fully compliant with the Charities Regulatory Authority’s
Governance Code. The Triple Lock certification has been awarded
to TU Dublin Foundation by the Charities Institute of Ireland. The
certification recognises TU Dublin Foundation for our commitment
to good governance, ethical fundraising and transparent financial
reporting.
01 220 7083 or
foundation@tudublin.ie
Directors
Ms. Orla Battersby, Ms. Angela Brady OBE, Prof. John
Doran, Mr. Ian O’Herlihy (Chair), Ms. Eilis Quinlan,
Mr. Thomas Stone (Company Secretary)
Staff
Anne-Marie Corry, Executive Director, Jackie Byrne,
Head of Development and Deputy Head, Jill O’Lone,
Donor Stewardship Coordinator, Robyn Byrt,
Senior Alumni Relations Manager, Anna McCarthy,
Development Manager, Louise Cribbin, Finance,
Governance and Administration Co-Ordinator.
Jackie Byrne,
Head of Development
Jill O’Lone,
Donor Stewardship Coordinator
Robin Byrt,
Senior Alumni Relations Manager
TU Dublin Foundation is a registered charity with the Charities
Institute of Ireland, Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20045807.
Louise Cribbin – Finance, Governance
and Administration Coordinator
Anne-Marie Corry, Executive Director

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Our Donors
We would like to sincerely thank our partners and supporters in
2023, including but not limited to:
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Enterprise Mobility
JJ Rhatigan & Sons
Mercury
Silverhill Duck
ABB Group
Cairn Homes
ESB
John Paul Construction
Moy Materials
Sirus
AHK Investments
Chadwicks
Ethos Engineering Limited
Jones Engineering
Murray Timber Group
SMBC Aviation Capital
AIB Group
Collen Construction Ltd
Finsa Ireland
Kastus
Musgrave MarketPlace
Sodexo Ireland
Amazon Web Services
Community Foundation Ireland
Freshways
Kepak Group
Ocuco
Specsavers
Autodesk
Cygnum
Gather & Gather
Kingspan Group
PM Group
Styletex
Ballymaguire Foods Limited
Dawn Farms
Glorney Foundation
Lee Hotels
Prague Classic Developments
Teahan Optometrists
Barry Callebaut Group
Designer Group
Hakim Group
Lindab Ireland
Press Up Hospitality Group
The Wallace Family
Bartra
Diageo
Henderson Park
Maria Wallace Foundation
PwC Ireland
Théa Pharma
Basis.Point
Donal MacNally Opticians
Hooke & MacDonald
Mary Coppinger Ltd
Saint Vincent De Paul Society
Topcon Positioning Systems
Belvedere Youth Club
Duggan Brothers
Huawei
Manor Farm
Schneider Electric
Vision 2 Opticians
Blenders
Elliott Group
Intel
Marco Beverage Systems
Scope Eyecare
Walls Construction
IREKS GmbH
Marian Carton Opticians
Sherry Fitzgerald
Workday
Medite Smartply