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MEDIA INVITE
IRELAND-INDIA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FORUM
Thursday 25 February, 2010 at 2.00pm
at the Helix, DCU, Collins Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin9.
The Ireland-India Council (IIC) and Dublin City University (DCU) are pleased to invite media representatives to the Ireland-India Science and Technology Forum on Thursday 25 February, 2010 at 02.00pm to 05.00pm at the Helix, DCU, Collins Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin9.
The purpose of the forum is to promote and catalyse Irish-Indian collaborations in the field of science & technology and joint doctoral research. A Programme of Cooperation in Science & Technology was concluded by the governments of Ireland and India in May 2009, which provides the framework for researchers in both countries to develop joint research projects in various disciplines of Science & Technology with the support of both governments.
Speaking in advance of the Forum, Indian Ambassador P. S. Raghavan said, “There is a strong partnership in Science & Technology between India and the European Union. Ireland has positioned itself as a European hub for innovation and India has the world’s third largest pool of scientific and technical manpower. There are obvious synergies. I believe the Forum will provide the opportunity for Irish researchers to exchange experiences of research links with India and to draw attention to new possibilities”.
The key speakers in the Forum are: H E Mr P S Raghavan, Ambassador of India to Ireland, Professor Ferdinand von Prondzynski, President of Dublin City University, Dr Ruth Freeman, Director Enterprise and International Affairs, Science Foundation Ireland, Professor Eamonn Cashell, Cork Institute of Technology Dr. Conor O’ Carroll, Research Director, Irish Universities Association (IUA) and Irish Representative for 7 EU Framework Programme, Professor Richard O’ Kennedy, Dublin City University, Dr. Satish Kumar, Queen's University Belfast, Professor Michael Coey, Trinity College Dublin, Mr. Aidan Hodson, Principal Officer, Office of the Science, Technology & Innovation, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Professor Brian Norton, President, Dublin Institute of Technology.
About Ireland-India Council (IIC)
Ireland-India Council (IIC) is the leading organisation working to strengthen the existing relationship and promote understanding among the Irish-Indian communities, business leaders, universities and institutions of the Ireland and India. We bring together present and future leaders, intellectuals and diplomats from both our countries. Council lay the groundwork for future cooperation.
About Dublin City University (DCU)
Dublin City University is a research led University which has developed its own research Specialists, established internationally recognised centres of excellence that have substantive collaborative links with leading universities and industrial partners. These research centres have transcended traditional boundaries and have been extended to include combinations of academic disciplines such as biotechnology, electronic engineering, physics and chemistry. DCU staff has had an unparalleled success in winning external competitive project-centred research funds and securing large-scale research collaborations with industrial partners.
Please plan to cover this event to give the positive publicity to the speakers they deserve. For the registration and further information please contact following media contacts.
Photo & interview opportunities are available!
Media Contact:
Prashant Shukla
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