Dublin Institute of Technology
Location
Dublin Institute of Technology 143-149 Rathmines Road Dublin 6 Ireland
Contact Details Dr Paul Horan , Head of Campus Planning Grangegomnan Dublin 7 Ireland
Dublin Institute of Technology – “ Ireland ’ s capital city is our campus ”
About Dublin Institute of Technology ( DIT ) has been an integral part of the Irish Higher Education system for more than a century . In that time it has continued to adapt and expand its provision to reflect a changing society and the wider economic environment . DIT is now one of Ireland ’ s largest and most innovative university-level institutions .
A comprehensive , dual-sector doctoral-awarding institution , DIT combines the academic excellence of a traditional university with professional , career-oriented learning , preparing graduates for productive leadership roles . The core values reflected in its mission emphasize student-centred learning , useful knowledge , rigorous processes of discovery and critical enquiry , and support for entrepreneurship and diversity .
Distinctive pedagogic and research approach DIT has a distinctive approach to teaching and learning and graduates are prepared for global citizenship , capable of adapting to a changing international environment . It incorporates practice-based learning , research using real-life issues , internship in the community or industry , volunteerism , study abroad opportunities , and promotes interdisciplinarity through modularisation .
DIT undertakes research that is nationally relevant , internationally competitive and strategically important . It is strongly focused on problem-solving , and on social and technological development and innovation that advances human knowledge and makes a real impact on people ’ s life experience . Research is conducted through two research institutes – Focas , which concentrates on new materials and technologies and the Environmental Health Sciences Institute ( EHSI ) - and in 16 designated centres organised around strengths in food and health sciences ; social , economic and business development ; environmental sustainability ; information and communication technologies ; and creative arts and media .
Close engagement locally and globally with society and the economy , and collaborative links with a range of world-class companies and academic institutions internationally are essential components in everything DIT does . In addition to bilateral institutional links , DIT participates as a full member of the European University Association ( EUA ) and the International Association of Universities ( IAU ).
DIT Community There are 20,000 students registered in DIT , and over 2000 members of staff . Nearly 20 % of the student body comes from outside Ireland , creating a culturally diverse and stimulating teaching and research environment . A community of over 800 student and staff researchers are engaged in addressing 21st century challenges and are committed to making a significant contribution to international knowledge and enhancing Dublin ’ s role as Ireland ’ s global gate-way .
“ Ireland ’ s capital city is our campus ” Dublin is a lively European capital city with a vibrant cultural life and a large , young , student population . Currently based on six campus sites in the city centre , within five years DIT will relocate all its activities to a new education and research campus in the heart of the city at Grangegorman . The new campus will be a unique international innovation hub for the Dublin region , with education , research and health facilities co-located with industry , business incubation and community enterprise .
Community development To actively sustain Ireland ’ s social , cultural , technological and economic development , knowledge and technology transfer are embedded in all our programmes and activities . We actively encourage and support the development of new business ventures and continuing professional development opportunities . Our PhD programmes provide research training and professional transferable skills within a disciplinary framework .
To strengthen our position , we have strategically clustered our activity around four signature themes , which are aligned to interdisciplinary Research Institutes and Research Centres .
Information & Media Technologies New Materials & Technologies Environment & Health Society , Culture & Enterprise
To further these aims , we are planning a collaborative , interdisciplinary Research and Science Park at our new campus at Grangegorman , Dublin , in partnership with the Health Services Executive ( HSE ) and Dublin City Council ( DCC ).
For further details on the DIT Grangegorman Development , please contact Dr Paul Horan , Head of Campus planning , Grangegomnan , Dublin 7 , Ireland .
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