How X-Box technology can help unlock the secrets of megalithic Ireland

Ireland is a rich source of megalithic symbols, such as those found at Newgrange, and archaeologists often take 3D images of these symbols in the field. However, the sophisticated techniques and expertise required to take these images is often prohibitively expensive. Dr Anthony Ventresque, Lero @ UCD and UCD School of Computer Science, along with...

Ireland can learn from other countries on introduction of computer science as Leaving Cert subject – NCCA report

Ireland can learn from other developed countries in the development of a computer science course at Leaving Certificate level, according to a new report led by a team of researchers at the University of Limerick.  The report¹, commissioned by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) aims to advise on the best methods for...

NCCA report – introduction of computer science as Leaving Cert subject

Ireland can learn from other developed countries in the development of a computer science course at Leaving Certificate level, according to a new report led by a team of researchers at the University of Limerick.  The report, commissioned by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) aims to advise on the best methods for...

Limerick SME Kelmac Group Collaborates with Lero

Gerard Kelly, CEO Kelmac Group and Dr Noel Carroll, research fellow at Lero Kelmac Group®, a Limerick based standards and compliance company, is collaborating with Lero, the Irish Software Research Centre on a €280,000 R&D programme, designed to transform the group into a global professional services practice. As part of the plan, Kelmac Group® will...

Limerick SME Kelmac Group® collaborates with Lero on a €280,000 R&D programme to transform it into global internet player

Kelmac Group®, a Limerick based standards and compliance company, is collaborating with Lero, the Irish Software Research Centre on a €280,000 R&D programme, designed to transform the group into a global professional services practice. As part of the plan, Kelmac Group® will double its Irish workforce to 12 and open an international R&D technology centre...

Conference Ambassador Award

Professor Brian Fitzgerald recently received the Conference Ambassador award in recognition of bringing the 37th International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) to Ireland in 2016. With 1,789 attendees, the Dublin conference established a new record for number of attendees at the Conference. Professor Fitzgerald is pictured receiving the award from Emer Relihan, Convention Centre Dublin.

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