Lero appoints Prof Brian Fitzgerald as its new director

Professor Brian Fitzgerald has been appointed director of Lero, the Irish Software Research Centre which is headquartered at the University of Limerick (UL). He replaces Professor Mike Hinchey following an eight year term of office. Roscommon born Professor Fitzgerald was formerly chief scientist at Lero and has been involved with the Science Foundation Ireland supported...

Irish report developed for European Commission highlights software crisis due to explosive demand across industries

Creative professionals such as graphic designers, artists and even science fiction writers will be required to help develop successful software in the future, according to a new report developed by an Irish research team for the European Commission. The report¹  written by Lero, the Irish Software Research Centre, was commissioned by DG Connect (Directorate-General of...

Cracking the Code

Earlier this month the Digital Learning group gathered in Farmleigh House to discuss the development of a new computer science and computational thinking curriculum for Irish schools. The event was supported by over 90 attendees. Lero was delighted to attend and particpate in this event organised by Ciaran Cannon TD and the Excited Movement.  The...

PMI Agile Methods

Prof Brian Fitzgerald, Lero @ UL and Prof Kieran Conboy Lero @ NUIG, presented at the PMI Agile Methods in the Semiconductor Industry conference. Industry presentations were made by John Barry (Intel) and Noel Butler (S3 Group). The event was very well attended and future events on this theme are planned

Smart Data Management – Standards, Practices and Challenges

Business Informatics Group (BIG), in conjunction with Lero – The Irish Software Research Centre and DCU Alpha, is delighted to invite you to the Lero Forum on Smart Data Management – Standards, Practices and Challenges.  With this Forum, we present experiences and applications related to Smart Data Management in following sectors: •  Building Information Management• ...

Minister welcomes entrepreneurial initiative for young engineers

Dr Liliana Pasquale, Lero researcher at UCD with Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD, Minister of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. Photo Iain White Fennell Photography Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD, Minister of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has welcomed the IEEE Young Entrepreneurs Open Day which takes place in University College Dublin on Saturday 19th November. Organised by the...

START-UPS AND SPINOUTS: THE FUZZY FRONT END AND THE HARD YARDS…IS IT WORTH IT?

This seminar will be a personal reflection and confession of a Start-up Junkie [or dyed-in-the wool ‘Tech Transfer Johnny”]. Start-up and spin-out companies have been feted as the drivers of economic growth: is this a fact or a myth? Have they been over privileged in government economic policy and should we direct resources to support...

Keith O’Connor- Lero Invited Speaker – Being a programmer in the games industry: how to arrive, survive and thrive

Being a programmer in the games industry: how to arrive, survive and thrive The hardest part of working in the games industry can be getting there in the first place; this talk gives some practical advice on how aspiring game programmers can best prepare for a job in the industry, and what to expect when...

The 3rd International Conference on Vehicle Technology and Intelligent Transport Systems (VEHITS)

The 3rd International Conference on Vehicle Technology and Intelligent Transport Systems (VEHITS) will be held in Portugal in April 2017. It’s purpose is to bring together engineers, researchers and practitioners interested in the advances and applications in the field of Vehicle Technology and Intelligent Transport Systems. With no less than three people from Lero involved...

2016 HiPEAC Computer Systems Week

Lero@TCD hosted the Autumn 2016 HiPEAC Computer Systems Week (CSW) from November 7th to 9th in Dublin. This is a twice-yearly event that brings together researchers from across Europe to exchange ideas and create new research collaborations and is sponsored by the European Network on High Performance and Embedded Architecture and Compilation (HiPEAC). A total...