The New Science Wonderland at Dundalk Institute of Technology

Hey, guess what? The Dundalk Institute of Technology just opened a brand new Science building, and it’s super cool! The new STEM extension is a massive 1250m2, two-story building with all kinds of labs like multipurpose, cell culture, agriculture, chemistry, and pharmaceutical. It’s like a science wonderland! And get this, it’s named after Professor Jocelyn Bell Burnell, who’s a total rockstar in the world of astrophysics. She’s the one who discovered the first radio pulsars back in 1967 and even won the Nobel Prize in Physics for it. How awesome is that?

The whole thing was funded by the Government of Ireland Project Ireland 2040 Fund, and it’s a big deal for Dundalk Institute of Technology. They’re super excited about it and can’t wait to start using the state-of-the-art facilities. The President of DkIT, Dr Diarmuid O’Callaghan, is over the moon about it and can’t stop talking about how amazing it is. And to top it all off, Minister Simon Harris came to officially open the new building. He’s all about improving education and creating more opportunities for students in the North-East, so he’s really pumped about this.

The new Science building is not just a regular building; it’s a game-changer for science students. It’s got all the latest facilities for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students. They’re even planning to introduce new courses to meet the needs of the region and the whole country. Plus, they’re expecting more students to join both existing and new programs. It’s like a whole new world of science education!

One of the coolest things about the new building is the cell culture facility. It’s designed to give students hands-on experience with the latest biotechnology processes and technologies. This is a big deal because the biopharma industry is growing like crazy, and this facility will give students the skills they need to be part of it. It’s all about preparing students for the future and giving them the best opportunities.

The Head of School of Health & Science, Dr Edel Healy, is super excited about the new facility and all the opportunities it brings. She’s all about increasing capacity in Life Science, Health Science, and Agri-Food programs to meet the demand from employers. And the best part is that the new facility will support collaborations with industry partners like WuXi Biologics, ABP Food Group, and Almac. It’s like a dream come true for science students!

So, if you’re into science and all things cool, the Jocelyn Bell Burnell Science Building at Dundalk Institute of Technology is the place to be. It’s a game-changer for science education, and it’s all about creating opportunities for students to shine. Who knows, maybe the next Nobel Prize winner is studying there right now!