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University unveils major engineering centre with investment by leading firm

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University unveils major engineering centre with investment by leading firm

University of Galway is welcoming a major engineering centre, with investment from a leading multinational firm.

The Ward & Burke Centre for Infrastructure Research and Innovation is to be established alongside a new Signature Partnership with the Kilcolgan-based company.

Along with the new research centre, a new civil engineering professorship and a scholarship programme have been established.

Head of Engineering, Professor Laoise McNamara says students now have the opportunity to get involved in major projects:

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University unveils major engineering centre with investment by leading firm

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