TU Dublin Hosts Prestigious Canadian Delegation, Showcase Innovative Approach to Higher Education
Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) was proud to have hosted a distinguished Canadian delegation during their visit to Dublin today. The delegation, comprising of leaders from Canadian academia and industry joined us as part of an intensive study tour which facilitated an in-depth exploration of university/enterprise best practices across various sectors, with TU Dublin's innovative Enterprise Academy at the forefront
TU Dublin, Ireland’s first technological university, and Ireland’s second largest university serves as a driving force in transformative higher education, seamlessly integrating academic excellence with practical, industry-relevant learning. The university's unique approach garnered international attention, and TU Dublin was delighted to share its expertise and experiences with the esteemed Canadian delegation.
The visit, facilitated by the university's Enterprise Academy presents a significant opportunity for TU Dublin to showcase its strengths and contributions to the higher education landscape. The delegation's itinerary at TU Dublin included a series of in-depth sessions designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the university's distinctiveness.
These involved:
- Presentations by TU Dublin Enterprise Academy and University Leadership: These sessions highlighted TU Dublin’s strategic priorities, innovative teaching methodologies, and impactful talent development for workplace learner solutions. The Enterprise Academy showcased its Enterprise Engagement Framework demonstrating how it co-develops, robust, repeatable, scalable programmes and educational solutions with industry partners across all sectors to address critical and emerging skill needs.
- Campus Tours and Facility Showcases: Delegates had the opportunity to explore TU Dublin’s state-of-the-art facilities, including its advanced laboratories, industry-focused learning spaces, and incubation centres.
- Interactive Discussions: These engagements facilitated knowledge exchange and collaborative dialogue on key topics such as curriculum development, applied research, and industry partnerships.
- Meetings with Industry Partners: TU Dublin facilitated meetings with its key industry partners, demonstrating the university’s strong connections and collaborative initiatives that drive innovation and economic growth.
TU Dublin was particularly excited to share its expertise in the following key areas:
- Industry-Aligned Education: Showcasing how TU Dublin and its Enterprise Academy plays a crucial role in fostering collaboration between TU Dublin and the enterprise sector, developing and delivering programmes that meet the evolving needs of industry, ensuring graduates are highly employable and contribute effectively to the workforce; driving innovation, talent development, and economic growth.
- Regional Development and Community Engagement: Emphasising TU Dublin’s role as a key driver of regional development, contributing to the economic and social vitality of Dublin and the surrounding areas.
“We are honoured to host this distinguished delegation from Canada and to share our vision and achievements as Ireland’s leading technological university,” said Thomas Stone, VP of Partnerships at TU Dublin. “This visit provides a platform for valuable dialogue and collaboration, and we believe it contributes to strengthening the ties between our institutions and countries.”
TU Dublin recognised the importance of international collaboration in advancing higher education and fostering innovation. This visit is expected to pave the way for potential future partnerships and initiatives that will benefit both TU Dublin, its enterprise partners and Canadian institutions
The Canadian delegation will have the opportunity to meet with a variety of organisations during their visit to Dublin, including Bristol Myers Squibb; ibec (Irish Business and Employers Confederation); NIBRT (National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training); VLE Therapeutics; IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland. These organisations represent a range of sectors and interests, providing the delegation with a comprehensive overview of Dublin's industry and innovation ecosystem.
About TU Dublin Enterprise Academy
The Enterprise Academy is a multidisciplinary business unit adopting an innovative approach to Collaborative Talent Development for workplace learners, while also facilitating connections with on-campus learners. Launched in November 2022, it is designed to support Irish-based enterprises in their talent development and skills strategies.
The Enterprise Academy at TU Dublin aims to build and grow active partnerships across academia, industry, community and society, to create value and impact for the TU Dublin community and wider society. As such, it will support the University in achieving its aim to increase active partnerships by 10% and to grow diversified income to 30% of total income by 2028. 