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MUNSTER OLLSCOIL
TECHNOLOGICAL TEICNEOLAÍOCHTA
UNIVERSITY na MUMHAN
ESTABLISHING THE
MUNSTER
TECHNOLOGICAL
UNIVERSITY
Supplementary Evidence Document
FEBRUARY 2019
CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TRALEE ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO CREATE THE MUNSTER TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SED 1 | Our Contribution to the South-West Region 4 SED 19 | Use of Facilities for Cultural, Social and
SED 2 | Physical Infrastructure Strategy 4 Development Purposes 30
– Existing Infrastructure 4 – Cork City Sports 30
– Development Projects Planned and Under Way 5 – Cork Primary School Sports 30
– Centre for Talented Youth Ireland (CTYI) 30
SED 3 | CIT/ITT 2018/2019 A5 Flyer 6
– Kerry Local Enterprise Office Secondary
SED 4 | Certificate in Supervisory Management 7
School Enterprise Awards 30
SED 5 | CoreHR Upgrade Project 7
SED 6 | Culinary Arts Apprenticeship 7 SED 20 | Research Performance and Impact 30
SED 7 | Technology Transfer Strengthening Initiative (TTSI) 8 – Knowledge Transfer / Spin Outs - Spin Ins 30
SED 8 | New Frontiers Entrepreneurship Development – Scholarly Outputs 31
Programme at CIT/ITT 8 – Postgraduate Research Students Support 31
SED 9 | International Partner Collaboration 9
SED 21 | CIT/ITT Research Centres and Groups 32
– VIBE Programme with University of Danang 9
– ISCED 01 Education and Learning 32
– International Medical Commencement Programme 9
– ISCED 02 Creative and Performing Arts 32
SED 10 | Research and Innovation having Positive – ISCED 04 Entrepreneurship, Competitiveness
Social and Economic Impact 10 and Innovation 32
– The International Space University (ISU) – ISCED 05 Photonics/ Engineering/
Space Studies Programme 2017 (SSP17) 10 Manufacturing/Lifesciences/Food 34
– The Kerry Month of Enterprise (KMOE):
– ISCED 06 ICT / Agricultural Sciences 34
A European Model of Best Practice 10
– ISCED 07 Maritime, Energy and
SED 11 | Links with Business, Enterprise, Sustainable Environment 34
Professions and Community 10 – ISCED 09 Health and Wellbeing 35
SED 12 | Joint programmes with UCC 14
SED 22 | Partnership with SFI Research Centres and
SED 13 | CSM Conservatoire Provision 14
EI/IDA Technology Centres 35
SED 14 | MTU Apprenticeship Strategy – ‘Adapt and Grow’ 14
SED 23 | Serving Community and Public Interest 35
SED 15 | MTU Digital Strategy 15
– The Athena SWAN Charter 35
SED 16 | MTU Student Journey 15
– Artefacts and Special Collections 36
SED 17 | Student-Centred Opportunities 16
– I WISH (Inspiring Women in Stem) 37
– MSc in Cloud Computing 16
– CoderDojo and MegaDojo 37
– Work Placement 16
– Engineering Your Future 37
– The Wheel of Entrepreneurial Education
– Artists in Residence 37
in the Kerry Region 17
– CARA Centre 37
SED 18 | Engagement Partners and Areas of Engagement 17 – Cork County Council and the Age Friendly Alliance 37
– Contribution to Programme of Study Design, – Volunteer Abroad Programme 38
Delivery and Assessment 23 – Enactus 39
– Contribution to Programme Delivery through – President’s Civic Spirit Award 39
Visiting Lecturers 23
– Joint Mentorship Programme 24
– Incubator Units 24
– Consultancy (Inward and Outward Bound) 25
– Joint Research 26
– Joint Funding Bids 26
– Conference 30
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List of Tables List of Figures
Table 1 First Destination Survey CIT / ITT 2016/2017 04 Figure 1 CIT/ITT A5 flyer 06
Table 2 CIT/ITT existing Infrastructure 04 Figure 2 MTU student journey 20
Table 3 Development projects planned and underway 05 Figure 3 KTI Knowledge Transfer metrics showing a 31
consistent strong performance
Table 4 Wider impact of International Space 10
University Space Studies Programme
Table 5 Three Pillars of Engagement 11
Table 6 Evidence of measurement of engagement at 12
both ITT and CIT
Table 7 Type of partners, stakeholder groups and the 22
multiple forms of engagement that underpin
the experiential learning environment for the
students and staff of CIT/ITT
Table 8 The combined incubation metrics for the Tom 24
Crean Business and Rubicon Incubators over
the last 10 years
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GLOSSARY
ADAM Art, Design and Media
ALS Academic Language Skills
An tÚdarás um The official name of the Higher Education Authority
Ard-Oideachas
ARESS A Roadmap for Emerging Space States
AY Academic Year
BA Bachelor of Arts
CBS Christian Brothers School
CEED Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development
CSM Cork School of Music
DELTA Disciplinary Excellence in Learning Teaching and Assessment
EACP English for Academic and Cultural Purposes
ETBI ETBI is the national representative association for Ireland’s sixteen
Education and Training Boards
Fórsa Fórsa is a trade union with over 80,000 members
GOAL GOAL is an international aid charity
GVA Gross Value Added
HEA Higher Education Authority
HEAnet HEAnet is Ireland’s National Education and Research Network
HSE Health Service Executive
IELTS International English Language Testing System
IMCP International Medical Commencement Programme
IoT Institute of Technology
ISU International Space University
KMOE The Kerry Month of Enterprise
LOC Local Organising Committee
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
MIS Management Information System
MTU Munster Technological University
NUI National University of Ireland
PPP Public Private Partnership
RCSI Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
RDI Research, Development and Innovation
RPO Research Performing Organisation
SIPTU SIPTU is Ireland’s largest trade union with around 200,000 members
SOLAS SOLAS is a further education and training authority in Ireland
SSP Space Studies Programme
STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
Teagasc Teagasc is the state agency providing research, advisory and education in
agriculture, horticulture, food and rural development in Ireland
TRA Thematic Research Area
TTSI Technology Transfer Strengthening Initiative
UCC University College Cork
UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
UNITE A union that stands up for equality and advances the interests of its
members on a political and national level
VIBE Vietnam Ireland Bilateral Exchange
VDI Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
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SED 1 | OUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE SED 2 | PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGY
SOUTH-WEST REGION This example provides evidence of the two Institutes working
This example provides evidence of the contributions that CIT jointly to produce a physical infrastructure strategy for MTU.
and ITT provide for the South-West Region.
A multi-campus, geographically distributed delivery platform is a
fundamental cornerstone of the MTU. The Integration agreement
At national and local level, both CIT and ITT work closely with officials
between CIT and ITT signed in 2015 outlined the approach to joint
from local authorities, local organisations/public representations,
master planning. The Cork and Kerry campuses are different, not
educational establishments and other State agencies to contribute to
alone in terms of student numbers and size, but also in terms of the
the development of the South-West region and beyond.
social spaces and facilities that exist for students.
In the South-West region significant growth has taken place in the
Both Cork and Kerry campuses have unique
areas of technology bio-pharmaceuticals, medical technologies,
attributes and it is important that these are treasured
engineering and international financial services.
and built upon in the new entity.
Cork has the largest cluster of pharmaceutical
operations in Ireland with the life sciences cluster It is recognised that there are several pressing strategic campus
comprising of 35 operations1. developments in Kerry and Cork which will have to be progressed
in parallel. There will need to be an emphasis on ensuring a
Over 60 International technology companies are based in Cork qualitative parity of provision of facilities and social spaces for
ranging from integrated circuit design, manufacturing, software students and staff to avoid differences in the quality of the student
development, cybersecurity and global business services1. In the experience which could impact negatively on the numbers of
South-West region total employment across the IDA client base students applying to one campus as opposed to another.
has increased by 9.51% over five years (2011-2016)1.
Existing Infrastructure
In 2016 in the South-West region, 75% of school leavers enrolled Institute Campus M2 Total M2
in higher education (50%) and further education (25%), which is CIT Bishopstown 66,605
higher than the national average (72%)2. In 2015/16, 47.4% of all Crawford College of Art 6,231
graduates (up to level 8) in the South-West region graduated from School of Music 11,480
CIT and ITT3. National Maritime College of 12,617
Ireland
Centre for Architectural 3,250 100,183
Table 1 below shows the results of the First Destinations Survey
Education
of graduates of CIT and ITT for 2016 /2017.
ITT Dromtacker 18,704
South Campus 12,744 31,448
CIT (%) ITT (%)
Total Existing Space 131,631 131,631
Full-time Employment 39.8 48.2
Table 2: CIT/ITT existing infrastructure
Part-time Employment 4.3 3.8
Seeking employment in next 3 0.8 0.0
The quality of existing infrastructure is mixed. ITT South Campus
months
is in poor condition and this will be addressed largely through
Further Study – Full-time 43.4 37.7
projects already in progress. In CIT the existing 1974 building
Further Study – Part-time 7.9 1.6
Unemployed 2.6 7.0 requires significant upgrade and replacement over the next
Other 1.2 1.6 decade. Of the three constituent schools in CIT the National
Employed in Cork 78.3 21.0 Maritime College of Ireland and the School of Music were
Employed in Kerry 2.5 56.5 developed as purpose-built public private partnership (PPP)
Employed in the South-West Region 80.8 77.5 supported world-class projects. The Crawford College of Art and
Design is accommodated in several distributed buildings which
Table 1: First Destination Survey CIT / ITT 2016/2017
are not ideally fit for purpose. The Art, Design and Media (ADAM)
project is focused on delivering a city centre purpose-built facility.
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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) at a glance, Facts and Figures on Cork City and County, 2017. IDA Ireland South-West Regional Office
² Department of Education and Skills – School Completers – What Next? (2016) https://www.education.ie/en/Publications/Statistics/Statistical-Reports/Early-
Leavers-What-Next-2016-Report-.pdf
³ Higher Education System Performance: Institutional and Sectoral Profiles 2015 - 2016. http://hea.ie/assets/uploads/2018/11/Institutional-Profiles-2015-16.pdf
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Development Projects Planned and Under Way Significant capital additions will be required on the CIT
Bishopstown campus including the completion of the Sports
Institute Campus M2 Cost (€’million) Arena and the Learning Resource Centre (PPP) in progress.
Cork Learning Resource 6,800 21m Further new buildings are required to support the anticipated
Centre (PPP) demographic led growth in student numbers over the next
Sports Arena 3,300 10m decade. Planned developments include the Engineering Learning
Kerry STEM (PPP) 9,000 27m Factory (TELF), the Centre for Science Education (CASE), two
Sports Academy 8,400 16.5m business/humanities facilities and the Track Boulevard and
Total Space in 27,500 74.5m Gateway Building. An investment is also required to provide
Development
for the Centre for Excellence in Apprenticeship (CEA), a project
Table 3: Development projects planned and under way already brought to design and planning phase before the
downturn in registrations post-2008. One further key project is
The key strategic focus for the ITT campus will be to consolidate the development of the Art, Design and Media (ADAM) project
all its activity on the Dromtacker North Campus including the to consolidate the activities of the Crawford College of Art and
completion of the Sports Academy, to be opened in early 2019 Design into a purpose-built city-centre location.
and the STEM (PPP) building, the construction of which is due to
commence in 2019. A further development is planned to provide a
student hub with a financial contribution being raised by the sale
of the South Campus.
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SED 3 | CIT/ITT 2018/2019 A5 FLYER
This example provides evidence of CIT and ITT working jointly
to create MTU brand awareness.
MUNSTER OLLSCOIL
TECHNOLOGICAL TEICNEOLAÍOCHTA
UNIVERSITY na MUMHAN
Cork Institute of Technology and The Institute of Technology Tralee
are working together to create the Munster Technological University.
MTU will be a centre of excellence in education, research and engagement for career-focused
learners seeking enterprise and community-ready qualifications and experiences. Our
entrepreneurial focus opens a world of opportunities.
TOGETHER 18,000+ 100+
WE ARE
LEARNERS CLUBS AND
SOCIETIES
6 140+
LEADING RESEARCH CAMPUSES ACROSS
CORK AND KERRY
COURSES AND
PROGRAMMES
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY,
INDUSTRY FOCUSED
RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
WITH NATIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
PARTNERING INDUSTRY
DYNAMIC CROSS-SECTOR
RELATIONSHIPS WITH
START-UPS, INNOVATORS
AND INDUSTRY LEADING
COMPANIES
INVESTING IN
THE FUTURE
STATE-OF-THE-ART
RESEARCH, EDUCATION,
ENTERPRISE, CULTURAL
AND SPORTS FACILITIES
Follow our journey www.mtu.ie
Figure 1: CIT/ITT A5 Flyer
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SED 4 | CERTIFICATE IN SUPERVISORY A review of HR systems was undertaken by Educampus and
MANAGEMENT BDO Eaton Square along with the relevant staff in both institutes.
This review entailed looking at the processes in use, the features
This example provides evidence of CIT and ITT working
enabled and the structure of the CoreHR system. Joint discovery,
jointly to co-deliver Industry relevant programmes.
prototype and training sessions were held. Educampus were
very involved in assisting with filling information gathering
The level 6 Special Purpose Certificate in Supervisory
questionnaires and data migration templates for both institutes.
Management was co-developed by CIT/ITT. This is a professional
During these sessions, agreement was reached on aligning
upskilling solution which addresses the needs of multiple
various processes and enabling/disabling features where there
sectors as identified by the industry-led South-West Regional
were differences. One process which was aligned was to set up
Skills Forum. Developed in consultation and collaboration with
staff to apply for annual leave online. This has been used by 60%
industries across the South-West and the support of South-West
of CIT professional services staff for a couple of years while it was
Gnó and South Kerry Skillnets the programme develops high
still a paper-based process in ITT. It is now being rolled out to all
calibre professionals, distinct in their abilities, understanding,
professional services staff in both institutes.
skills and knowledge associated with a supervisory role in any
professional organisation. The programme uses an innovative
One of the modules within CoreHR system is Core Expenses
blend of real-world situations to assist participants in exploring
which comes under Finance. ITT have been submitting domestic
opportunities and managing the challenges of supervisory
expenses online for a number of years while it is still a paper-
management roles.
based process in CIT. One of the outcomes of this project and
joint sessions is that the CIT Finance Department agreed to pilot
The teaching methods on the Certificate in Supervisory
online domestic expenses with a view to rolling it out across the
Management are intensively interactive, with an action learning
institute on a phased basis when the project went live in both
focus and use of live case studies to build solutions to work
institutes in November 2018.
place challenges. A practical, applied approach to teaching
methodology, is underpinned by assessment instruments, and
the practical application of best-practice theory to analyse the SED 6 | CULINARY ARTS APPRENTICESHIP
environment in which the learners work. This example provides evidence of CIT and ITT working
jointly with Industry to co-create apprenticeships to serve the
The first intake into the programme was in October 2017 with South-West Region.
enrolment of 18 students, from a range of local companies and
employers and a second intake of students has subsequently ITT has been designated lead provider for the new culinary
been enrolled. This programme was submitted under the apprenticeships from level 7-9. The level 7 BA Culinary Arts (Chef
Springboard 2018 call by ITT and CIT as a consortium member de Partie) and the level 8 BA (Hons) Culinary Arts (Sous Chef)
which will contribute to course growth and sustainability. programmes were submitted by the Irish Culinary Apprenticeship
consortium and validated in June 2018. The programme
SED 5 | COREHR UPGRADE PROJECT was designed by industry, Irish Hotel Federation, Restaurant
Association of Ireland, panel of chefs, Irish Hospitality Institute,
This example provides evidence of CIT and ITT Corporate
Eurotoques, ETBI, HEA, SOLAS and Failte Ireland. CIT and ITT
Affairs functions working jointly to align systems processes in
took the lead to collaborate on the initial roll-out of the national
advance of MTU.
level 7 programme in AY 2018/19. There are 30 apprentices
now on the programme working with 27 individual businesses.
EduCampus Services was set up in April 2015 by the Higher
This collaboration included the roll-out of launches, delivery of
Education Authority as a subsidiary company of HEAnet. The
mentor programmes, design and development of a promotional
establishment of EduCampus Services represents a continued
campaign, liaison with SOLAS authorising officers.
commitment to the delivery of MIS shared services to the higher
education sector. EduCampus initiated the MIS Refresh Project
As of AY 2019/20 another five IoTs will offer the programmes.
to refresh and upgrade the MIS platform and key applications
used by the Institutes of Technology. CoreHR one of the systems
to be upgraded is used to manage the employee lifecycle from
hire to retire. The project commenced in 2017 to roll out enhanced
employee self-service and manager self-service features.
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SED 7 | TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER STRENGTHENING SED 8 | NEW FRONTIERS ENTREPRENEURSHIP
INITIATIVE (TTSI) DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME AT CIT/ITT
This example provides evidence of CIT and ITT working jointly This example provides evidence of CIT and ITT working jointly
and with partners, to strengthen technology in the South- together to create and develop entrepreneurial activities for
West Region. the benefit of the South-West Region.
Enterprise Ireland commenced its Technology Transfer Strengthening New Frontiers5 is Ireland’s national entrepreneur development
Initiative (TTSI) in 2007 and is now in its third phase aiming to bolster programme funded by Enterprise Ireland and delivered by
the capability within the knowledge transfer system in Ireland. This Institutes of Technology throughout Ireland. CIT/ITT manage the
phase of the programme will see €34.5m invested over five years programme for Cork and Kerry. The New Frontiers programme
to further embed the transfer of knowledge from within the public provides participants with a package of supports including
research system to industry in Ireland and vice versa. It is managed funding of €15,000, to equip them with the skills and contacts
by Knowledge Transfer Ireland4. It will also help sustain capacity to required to start and grow their company. It assists participants
support the process of knowledge transfer and commercialisation in accelerating their business development, providing them with
of research from Irish Research Performing Organisations (RPOs) the skills and contacts that they need to be future business
around the country. leaders. The New Frontiers programme has delivered fantastic
results, creating sustainable businesses, jobs and economic
Bridge Network is a technology transfer consortium that stability in the South-West region. Participants on the programme
comprises of the technology transfer offices from CIT, ITT, work closely with the staff of CIT/ITT through work placements
University College Cork, and Teagasc. Established in 2017, opportunities, research, applied course related projects and
the Bridge Network is Ireland’s largest technology transfer product/service development and testing in association with the
consortium. The collaboration is a key driver in the development research centres at the institutes.
of Ireland’s knowledge transfer system, supporting innovators and
entrepreneurs and ultimately creating jobs for the economy.
The Tom Crean Centre (Kerry) and the Rubicon
Centre (Cork) are home to the successful Phase Two
CIT/ITT/UCC/Teagasc collectively through the Bridge Network
New Frontiers participants in the South-West region.
aim to establish an effective link for our knowledge transfer
They were successful in a joint application in 2016
expertise to be shared and used in each member institution
to manage the programme in Kerry and Cork for a
to ensure continued understanding, application and, where
appropriate, creation of excellent practice. The consortium will further five years.
use this expertise to commercialise innovations for the public
good by: The business centres provide the participating businesses with
an environment to build and scale an international business,
> Encouraging invention disclosure combining office space with business support services in an
> Protecting and managing the RPOs’ intellectual property environment rich with a network of entrepreneurs. With a focus
> Facilitating technology development and licensing including on technology and knowledge intensive sectors, the centres offer
to new ventures a supportive environment and incubation facilities to assist these
innovators and entrepreneurs in taking their ideas from concept
> Fostering the early stage growth of spin-out companies
to full commercial success. They provide the entrepreneurs with
> Supporting effective relationships with industry training in all areas of business including financial arrangements,
market research and validation, business process, patenting,
product development and sales training. Participants also avail
of mentoring from experienced advisors and practitioners, with
a view to developing an investor-ready business. CIT/ITT hold a
number of joint events during each programme to facilitate shared
know-how and networking amongst the participants on the
programme.
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https://www.knowledgetransferireland.com/
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www.newfrontiers.ie
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SED 9 | INTERNATIONAL PARTNER COLLABORATION
This example provides evidence of CIT and ITT working with
partners to provide international opportunities for students and
staff.
VIBE Programme with University of Danang
CIT is linked to the University of Economics, University of Danang
(DUE), Vietnam through the Vietnam Ireland Bilateral Exchange (VIBE)
programme, an entrepreneurship project, funded by Irish Aid. The
VIBE programme, launched in March 2016, has funded Vietnamese
student entrepreneurs each year to compete to win an opportunity
to spend the summer at CIT’s Rubicon Centre, participating in the
CIT Student Inc. programme. The project supports CIT and Rubicon
Centre staff to travel to Vietnam to provide enterprise training to staff,
and to deliver workshops to shortlisted students. This joint activity
has been further enhanced by CIT’s two successful International
Credit Mobility applications involving the University of Economics,
University of Danang. CIT achieved further success in the mini-
VIBE competitive processes in 2018, winning funding for a research
partnership with Ho Chi Minh University of Technology (HCMUT); this
will see the exchange of staff and PhD students between the two
institutions in the area of power control and electronic engineering.
International Medical Commencement Programme
The International Medical Commencement Programme (IMCP)
The course is structured to ensure the individual student
is a one-year foundation programme for international medical
progresses through scientific and professional studies to
students delivered at ITT. The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
preparation for practice. Academic mentors are appointed for
(RCSI), ITT and Castel Education developed the IMCP in 2008
student sub-groups (usually 8-10 students) and mentors provide
with 49 students enrolled. Over 110 students were registered on
support and guidance. Core modules within the programme
the programme in 2017/2018 and it is envisaged that this number
include English for Academic and Cultural Purposes (EACP),
will increase again in 2018/2019. The programme is designed for
Intercultural Communication, IT Applications and Science
students who are graduating from non-traditional second level
subjects. Having completed the programme students are
examination systems (e.g. Middle East Secondary School Leaving
awarded a Certificate in Biomedical Sciences accredited by
Certificate) and whose first language is not English.
the National University of Ireland (NUI). In addition, students
undertake the Academic Language Skills (ALS) classes to
The IMCP occupies a unique space within the Irish educational enhance their language proficiency and also to assist them
arena and provides a successful exemplar upon which a similar in their preparation for IELTS examinations (as part of RCSI’s
program has been established abroad (RCSI Medical University admission requirements). Following successful completion of
of Bahrain). Students participating in the program are part of their programme, the student will move forward with confidence
a successful and beneficial experience and are valued and to their RCSI programme in medicine. International Medical
appreciated by ITT, RCSI, Castel Education, the student and Commencement Programme students share lectures with Irish
local community in Tralee for the duration of their stay. Students and other international students at ITT to ensure that they are
benefit from this foundation throughout their journey through fully immersed in the learning environment. Student engagement
medical college. “When I first arrived in Ireland, the main thing in clubs and societies and volunteer activities in the community
that I was concerned about was finding an Irish host family is encouraged. Local hospitals and pharmacies, charities,
that I could interact with and obtain a background regarding support groups and industry stakeholders are invited to deliver
the Irish culture. I joined the men’s soccer society which guest lectures to students. Students are actively encouraged to
was a great opportunity for me to interact with great Irish volunteer through modules such as English for academic and
footballers at ITT”, Ali Alabdullah, IMCP student 2016. cultural purposes and intercultural communication.
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SED 10 | RESEARCH AND INNOVATION HAVING Inter-agency cooperation and coordination is strong in Kerry,
POSITIVE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT creating a focused enterprise development strategy dedicated
to supporting entrepreneurs. Through these collaborative
This example provides evidence of CIT and ITT working with
organisations ‘up and coming’ entrepreneurs can avail of
partners to contribute to the social and economic impact of
mentoring, workshops, networking, prototyping, market research
the South-West Region.
and funding supports. Whether one is looking to grow an existing
business or has an idea for an exciting new venture there is a
The International Space University (ISU) Space Studies
wealth of advice and assistance available to all. There are over
Programme 2017 (SSP17)
48 events held each year over the KMOE attended by circa 2,500
CIT hosted the 30th prestigious International Space University’s
participants across the county with training, networking and
Space Studies Program (SSP17) which took place over nine
collaborating opportunities for all stages and size of business.
weeks from 26 June to 25 August 2017.
112 participants from 26 countries Media coverage (sponsored SED 11 | LINKS WITH BUSINESS, ENTERPRISE,
by SFI)
PROFESSIONS AND COMMUNITY
225 international space experts 204 pieces of TV, radio, print
and online coverage This example provides evidence of CIT and ITT engaging
60 ISU staff >5 million readership, with their stakeholders to benefit their students, staff, local
viewership, listenership industry and communities.
6 astronauts 1.15 billion online readership
63 core lectures > 5000 shares of traditional Both CIT and ITT have focused on responding
media coverage on social
media flexibly, as well as being responsible and proactive,
98 external activities Average net worth €382k mobilising people and units to work together for
71 public engagement events 17,261 tweets integrated regional, national and global solutions.
25,200 meals served in CIT 3,259 contributors
The engagement approach will continue to inform and be
11,000 bed nights 94,400,000 impressions
informed by existing and developing national and global
Table 4: Wider impact of International Space University Space policies. Such policies include the HEA System Performance
Studies Programme Framework 2018-2020, Enterprise 2025, National Statement for
Entrepreneurship, National Plan for Equity of Access to Higher
A Roadmap for Emerging Space States (ARESS), is an ISU project Education 2015 -2019, National Strategy for Higher Education to
which played a key role in convincing the Irish Government why 2030, Innovation 2020, Irish Educated Globally Connected, OECD
the country needs a space strategy. Minister John Halligan has skills studies, The European Union and Global Engagement:
since established a National Steering Committee to oversee the Institutions, Policies and Challenges; UNESCO engagement
development of ‘A Space Strategy for Enterprise’. Dr Niall Smith, policies and more. It will be supported by all academic, research,
CIT head of research, head of Blackrock Castle Observatory and alumni and professional services within the technological
SSP17 LOC chair, is the only academic institution representative university. The Industry Liaison Office (ILO), Extended Campus,
on that committee. Hincks Centre of Entrepreneurship at CIT together with the
Development Office and Centre for Entrepreneurship and
The Kerry Month of Enterprise (KMOE): A European Enterprise Development (CEED) at ITT will work with internal and
Model of Best Practice external stakeholders in facilitating connections, collaborations
The Kerry economic and entrepreneurial culture is one which and exchanges towards mutual economic and social benefits
promotes and supports the setting up of new businesses across and impact. They will provide guidelines and policies around
the county in multiple sectors with a view to scaling. The strong models of best practice of engagement, communication of
collaboration between industry, ITT, Kerry County Council, local engagement related activities and will be a central resource for
development partnerships and State agencies continues to shared MTU network databases. The framework presented in
foster the growth of indigenous and foreign direct investment
Table 5 of engagement interactions provides a useful mechanism
organisations across the region throughout the year.
for data collection and comparison over time and is used to
further develop guidelines for good practice and continuous
improvement.
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Graduate Formation Workforce Development Research and Innovation
> Syllabus review > Recruitment > Consultancy
> Curriculum inputs > Part-time courses > Use of equipment and facilities
> Work placement > Customised and on-site > Contract and collaborative research
learning opportunities
> Guest lecturers > Innovation vouchers and innovation partnerships
> Recognition of Prior Learning
> Employability and > Licensing and patents
entrepreneurship > Work-based learning
> Commercialisation
> Work-based projects > Special purpose awards
> Incubation supports
> Site visits
> Sponsorship
> Shared governance
Table 5: Three Pillars of Engagement
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Evidence of impact and measure of engagement over the last four years for both CIT/ITT is presented in Table 6.
Source of Engagement Measurement Indicators of Engagement
Public Private Partnerships through the > A combined receipt of circa €6m in 2017
Regional Economic Development Fund
for ‘Strategic Action Plan for Jobs’
> RDI Hub (Kerry)
> Agriculture Centre for Excellence (Kerry)
> Kerry SciTech
> Dingle Creativity and Innovation Hub
> Skellig Innovation Hub
Student Engagements 2017 > 5.8% of CIT graduates and 8.6% ITT (2016) indicated that they are self-
employed
> Increasing participants each year on Student Inc. and Discover ITT, the
student accelerator programmes at CIT/ITT
> 546 first year students presented business model canvas to Rubicon team
> 210 third year new product development students (interdisciplinary group
from engineering, biomedical engineering and business studies) presented
their innovative products to the Incubation Centre Teams and industry
expert panels
> 240 fourth year business, computing, multimedia and information system
students worked with the Rubicon Team/Tom Crean Centre as part of their
venture/business planning or final year project modules.
> 45 applications (160 students) to the CIT Prize for Innovation
> 88 start-up business enquiries from CIT/ITT students
> 200 final year students took part in the ITT ‘Steps 2 Success’ work ready
module
> CIT received a DELTA (Disciplinary Excellence in Learning Teaching
and Assessment) award in March 2018 (by the National Forum for the
Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education) for the work
that the institute does in the area of entrepreneurship education
> ITT was the first HEI to win a European award for its graduate programme
Design4SMEs, an international residential entrepreneurial development
programme
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Source of Engagement Measurement Indicators of Engagement
Support for International Engagement > Collectively have 187 international agreements in place, including 143 EU
bi-lateral agreements and 44 non-EU Agreements
> CIT has one international agreement in place for joint programmes
> Three specific MoU’s for joint research collaboration
> 700 EU and non–EU students 2017/2018
> 450 fee paying non–EU students 2017/2018
> 250 incoming Erasmus students
> Largest number of non-EU Fee paying students in Ireland
> 15% of MTU student body from international students
> 70+ nationalities studying at CIT/ITT
> ITT is the first HEI in the world to hold UNESCO chair for ‘Transforming the
Lives of People with Disabilities, their Families and Communities, through
Physical Education, Sport, Recreation and Fitness’ with opportunities for
social entrepreneurship
> In 2018 ITT UNESCO’s team presented to 37 different country
representatives at the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons
with Disabilities – the first time any Irish organisation presented at same
> CIT/ITT have hosted a cross range of international visitors from academia,
policy makers and industry
Student Work Placements > 3,000 work placements annually across multi sectors from SME to global
corporates
> CIT/ITT have cross-campus disciplinary groups that meet 5-6 times
per year to discuss and organise all things entrepreneurship, including
events, competitions and academic programmes. This team consists
of academic staff from business, engineering, art, music, Rubicon team
members, Careers Office, Students’ Union and led by the Innovation and
Enterprise Office. Group in CIT referred to as ACE (accelerating campus
entrepreneurship) and in ITT coordinated through CEED – Centre for
Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development.
> Both CIT/ITT have entrepreneurs in residence to support entrepreneurial
thinking and behaviour for all students.
Alumni Engagement > 352 volunteering hours donated from graduates and friends for the
2017-2018 programme at both CIT/ITT combined
> 18% circa open and click through rate on Alumni eNews
Table 6: Evidence of measurement of engagement at both ITT and CIT
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SED 12 | JOINT PROGRAMMES WITH UCC autumn years. The tapestry of one-to-one provision; small group
work/chamber music; and signature large-ensemble activity not
This example provides evidence of CIT co-developing and
only links inextricably with the degree provision in the School
delivering educational programmes with national and
but engages in the most meaningful way with local, national and
international partners.
international peers at every level from the amateur community to
the platforms for the exceptionally gifted.
CIT has developed a number of joint programmes with UCC.
In 2010, CIT, UCC and HETAC signed an MoA Joint Awarding
Long-standing CSM outreach projects like the Glen Flute
Agreement for the Master of Science in Biomedical Science and
Project and the Blarney Street CBS Brass Band provide direct
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture. Also, in 2010 a
specialist hands-on expertise but, less visible, but very far
Consortium Agreement between CIT and UCC established the
reaching is the range of engagements our staff and students
Cork Centre for Architectural Education. Building on the CIT/
have with community and representative bodies like choirs,
UCC partnership, joint programmes have been developed in
bands, orchestras, musical societies, theatre groups, traditional
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science; Master of
groups, festivals etc. The strands of inspiration, creativity, artistic,
Architecture; Professional Master of Education (Art and Design)
technical and administrative support that emanate from CSM
and Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Industrial Physics.
are a vital energy that underpins a great deal of the fabric of the
region’s cultural footprint.
CIT and UCC have established a CIT/UCC joint board of the
Academic Council of CIT and the Academic Board of UCC. Its
CSM has an ethos of a curriculum with a scientific, incremental
primary purpose is to ensure that the academic standards and
pedagogy with real measurable outputs at the highest
procedures applying to collaborative and joint programmes
international standard. Recent curricular developments in CSM
delivered in partnership between CIT and UCC satisfy the
have laid the groundwork for possible expansion into the areas
requirements of both institutions.
of pop, Irish traditional, and musical theatre with our high-quality
graduates lifting standards and developing opportunities for
In 2000, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between CIT
participants in those genres.
and Fachhochschule Darmstadt (FHD). In 2002 FHD had its first
intake on to the BA (Hons) in Multimedia (Media Production). Since
this initial intake CIT and Hochschule Darmstadt (formerly FHD) SED 14 | MTU APPRENTICESHIP STRATEGY –
have had a close relationship and in 2006 students graduated from ‘ADAPT AND GROW’
the joint award, BA (Hons) in Multimedia/Media Production. The This example provides evidence of CIT and ITT working jointly
close collaboration has led to an extended Joint Award agreement and the commitment to the development of a skilled labour
signed for BA in Digital Media, BA (Hons) in Multimedia/Media force through its apprenticeship in MTU.
Production, MA in Media Direction and MA in Media Design.
The Technological Universities Act 2018 states that one of the
SED 13 | CSM CONSERVATOIRE PROVISION functions of a technological university will be to “support the
This example provides evidence of CIT’s lifelong learning development of a skilled labour force including, where appropriate,
ecosystem provided by Cork School of Music. engaging in the education and training of apprentices in accordance
with policy relating to that education and training for the time being
The largest conservatory of music and drama in Ireland, Cork School communicated to the technological university by An tÚdarás, the
of Music (CSM), which is a constituent college of CIT, offers a Government or any Minister of the Government”.
comprehensive suite of undergraduate and postgraduate performing
arts degrees and a full conservatory provision of part-time courses. MTU is ideally placed to address this increasing demand as it
With almost 400 full-time and over 3,000 part-time enrolments, CSM has long invested in the development of craft apprenticeship
plays a pivotal role in providing intensive education and training in capacity and capability and is the only entity of its type in Ireland
music and drama as part of the cultural life of the region. to have created a dedicated centre of excellence in Craft Studies.
It has comfortably catered for a doubling of craft apprenticeship
CSM’s conservatory provision is a fully evolved and finely allocation over the last three years.
balanced life-long learning ‘ecosystem’ that provides for
individual personal development on either professional, semi- In relation to the strategic value placed on craft provision by MTU
professional, or expert amateur tracks from early childhood to and the extent to which this is reflected in the MTU project, the
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stage two MTU submission is relevant and states the following: currently delivered by CIT and ITT, through a range of social
“MTU will maintain the commitment to continuing the provision channels, websites and applications, careers fairs and school
in the areas of junior music and craft apprenticeships recognising visits. We will increase our face-to-face contact with prospective
the importance of this provision to the region and beyond and students through a variety of events and roadshows and advance
accepting the responsibility and leadership role of MTU in relation our links with schools in the South-West region, and beyond.
to this provision.”
Digital technologies have the possibility to positively influence
Given the following factors: many areas of student and staff experience. CIT and ITT are
working together on a number of joint digital enhancement
> MTU’s strong commitment to apprenticeship training; projects, including identity management, the human resource
> Projected increases in enrolments and industry demand; system (CORE) upgrade and a feasibility study for the merger of
our student record systems (Ellucian Banner). It is realised that
> The strong integration of the MTU Craft Studies in the MTU
enhancing the digital experience can only be achieved by taking
Engineering and Science academic family;
a whole-institution approach and acting-as-one under the MTU
> The flexibility afforded by the MTU model of programme umbrella has been ongoing since 2016. Analysis, documentation
provision (single module certification, special purpose and a review of existing systems and processes has begun
awards, integrated level 6 to level 10 options, Recognition in some areas, and where individual projects were due to
of Prior Learning and Work Based Learning, on-campus/ commence, joint projects are now in progress.
on-site/on-line delivery options etc.);
> The increasing internationalisation of education; SED 16 | MTU STUDENT JOURNEY
This example provides evidence of CIT and ITT working jointly
> MTU’s strong focus on industry engagement,
to co-develop a student journey pilot to access and improve
existing processes and services, develop new services and
A strong focus on maximising demand, re-positioning to develop
programmes for the benefits of MTU students.
new apprenticeships and other areas, and increasing agility as part
of an ‘Adapt and Grow’ strategy are the key areas of strategic focus
The MTU student journey was co-designed by 24 staff and 11
for current and future development of apprenticeship in MTU.
students to document the journey of the broad range of student
types. It will be a catalyst for reshaping the student experience
SED 15 | MTU DIGITAL STRATEGY and the first step on the journey to the refinement of internal
This example provides evidence of CIT and ITT working jointly processes and improvement of the whole student experience.
and its commitment to the development of a digital campus This student journey will provide a structure to assess and
by 2030. improve existing processes and services, develop new services
and programmes and enable conversations, ideas and change.
The MTU digital strategy, Digital by Default 2030, aims to design
and deliver digital self-service supports to staff, students and MTU want to place the individual student journey at the heart of
alumni of the MTU. Currently in both institutions, administration what we do and to integrate and organise our cross-functional
takes a lot of time and energy and leaves little time to focus on design and delivery from the student perspective. Mapping the
innovation or improvement. MTU aims to design and deliver an journey allowed us to create a framework to:
enterprise applications strategy to support a digital university and
eliminate manual paper-based processes across the entire MTU > Refine internal processes
staff and student journey. Digital by Default 2030 will require
> Identify issues and opportunities
students to adopt a number of principles including embracing
digital communication and collaboration across a multi- > Make the services delivered more student-centric
campus, geographically dispersed, university. MTU will deliver
personalised digital services to enhance individual, team and The student journey clarifies how different departmental silos in
community experiences and will provide a single digital identity the organisation need to collaborate to deliver a better service at
for all interactions across the technological university. each interaction or touchpoint on the journey. From prospective
students to alumni, the focus will be on a design-led approach to
Through our Digital by Default 2030 strategy, MTU will aspire to transforming services and the aim is to develop better services
enhance the existing online presence and marketing touchpoints by working with service users to understand their needs. Under
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the Student Administration and Support programme of work, a students have access to all the software, systems and services
number of projects have been identified to align, re-design and that an on-campus student would experience.
deliver MTU student supports across the entire student journey.
This student journey has helped to outline some clear actions, CIT has demonstrated vision to respond to industry needs and
something to design around and importantly become a means, has demonstrated the ability to scale globally. The MSc in Cloud
not a conclusion. It will enable the design of new touchpoints, Computing programme is delivered globally, with students based
co-ordinate existing touchpoints and extend touchpoints to more in Russia, India, Saudi Arabia, Germany, France, Spain, UK,
students. It will enable MTU to meet the needs of our students, Netherlands, USA and across Ireland who study in a global virtual
integrate our systems, processes, services and spaces around classroom. In 2017 only 32% of all enrolled students were living
the student and deliver high-quality graduates. and working in Cork, with other students based in Ireland, Russia,
Ghana, Nigeria, Switzerland, Canada and Singapore.
SED 17 | STUDENT-CENTRED OPPORTUNITIES
Work Placement
This example provides evidence of CIT developing programmes
Work placement is highly valued as part of the student
that are tailored to student needs in the digital era.
experience. It offers a unique learning opportunity, career
enhancement, networking as well as exposure to a workplace
MSc in Cloud Computing
role. But what’s in it for the company? Two industry partners
The MSc in Cloud Computing programme was developed by CIT
shared their views of the current placement programme at CIT.
academics and over 30 cloud computing industry specialists from
across the globe. Subject matter experts from industry, along
As part of DePuy’s credo and corporate responsibility to the
with academic staff from CIT, designed the programme and all
community the student programme gives opportunities to
taught modules. The reputation of this programme is built on
students to gain work experience and gives them a real feel
the long-established strong partnership with leading computing
for the practical application of their studies. Ruairi Cullinane,
companies. This partnership has fostered true engagement,
Operations Development Co-ordinator with DePuy Ireland6
where industry specialists from EMC, VMware, IBM, Dell and
sees the student placement programme as an integral part of
SpringSource teach on the programme, along with staff from
talent management for DePuy. Would he recommend the work
CIT’s Department of Computer Science. Together they deliver a
placement programme? “Yes. Through the student placement
quality industry-focused programme.
programmes numerous academic research opportunities
have been identified and acted on. A number of students
Private clouds in CIT’s datacentre are deployed to support remote
have come back to DePuy for summer placements and even
student labs associated with cloud application development,
graduate positions. The placement programme allows a
datacentre networking, virtualisation, storage systems and many
company to identify these candidates and they are already
other modules. These state-of-the-art systems combined with
familiar with the workings of the organisation.”
sophisticated learning environments, enable each student to achieve
the measurable learning outcomes in the most flexible way possible.
Elaine Fennessy from Abbott Vascular, Clonmel would also
All lectures are streamed live over the Internet and each session
recommend the programme. “The company has the opportunity
is captured and stored in the cloud for later retrieval by students.
to build their talent pipeline while providing an experience
This facilitates lecture review and revision; and enables students to
to the student that they will not forget. In addition, there
access lectures and labs by simply using a web browser.
is significant market research to support the theory that
graduates will show a preference of returning to their
The private cloud infrastructure at CIT enables challenging remote
work placement company thereby demonstrating loyalty
labs to be delivered to students in any location using fixed or
and commitment to the company. We offer placements to
mobile devices. When student’s login to this facility they are given
undergraduates, so they may gain valuable experience in an
access to hardware, software and systems that will enable them
industry setting while contributing to our business success.”
to complete all labs remotely. This offers great flexibility and at the
same time this world-class state-of-the-art infrastructure allows
Four undergraduate students from CIT and ITT, all studying for
students to learn at their own pace, 24 hours a day, every day.
BSc in Agriculture degrees, recently completed a 12-15-week
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is also deployed to deliver
work placement at Capita Customer Solutions, Clonakilty, County
desktop virtualisation, enabling students to access a CIT personal
computer from home or the office. Using this technology,
6
DePuy Ireland is part of the Johnson and Johnson family of companies
7
Bord Bia is the Irish Food Board
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