Nanoweek roadshow
NCLA took part in the Nanoweek roadshow, a week long series of events that aims to stimulate and promote research and education in all aspects of nanoscience.
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New Ultrafast Laser Facility
launched at NUI Galway
Official launch of the new Ultrafast Laser Processing facility at NCLA/LightHOUSE in NUI Galway.

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Primary school Access to LightHouse facilities.
 A recent visit by primary school children allowed them to see laser marking and fast camera tachnology in action.

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Thomas Glynn elected SPIE fellow
SPIE is to honour Thomas Glynn of the School of Physics, NUI Galway as Fellow of the Society for his achievements in laser materials processing and optics education.

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Professor Chris Dainty of LightHouse is Honoured with Vice-Presidency of the Optical Society of America
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INSPIRE – The Integrated Nanoscience Platform for Ireland was officially launched by Dr. Jimmy Devins T.D., Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovation.
LightHouse is one of ten partners in this national consortium, leading the strand on nano-photonics research.
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LightHOUSE: Centre for Applied Photonics, conducts research and technology development in the areas of:
  • Laser microfabrication
  • Photonics-based Nanotechnology
  • Smart optics Imaging
  • Optical characterisation

The centre is a research partnership which combines the expertise of the National Centre for Laser Applications (NCLA) and the Applied Optics Group, both located in the Department of Physics NUI Galway, into a centre of excellence in applied photonics with regional and national impact and importance on the international research stage.

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INSPIRE is a consortium of all Irish third level institutions with international leading research capability in nanoscience and nanotechnology. INSPIRE was recently funded to the level of €31.6M by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) via PRTLI4.This was the largest funding allocation to a national consortium.

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BESTNet is an enterprise-driven network. It was formed in 2005 through funding from a Skillnets Development Grant.
BESTNet is an All Island Network with members from multinational industries, SMEs, indigenous industries, external R&D companies, and sub-supply companies, with an emphasis on the biomedical and medical device industries and pharma & bio Technology.
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LightFORUM provides a framework in which technology transfer and industry outreach is fostered and opportunities for collaboration between industries and NUI Galway are created.

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LightSchool LightHOUSE announces the launch of a Summer School offering the opportunity for international students to gain experience in research in applied photonics.
Supported by Science Foundation Ireland

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LightHOUSE is funded by Ireland's Structural Funds,
European Regional Development Funds,
the Department of Education and Science, and
Higher Education Authority.
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LightHOUSE
Centre for Applied Photonics
NUI Galway, Ireland.
Ph: 353-91-493595 Fax: 353-91-494594
Email: lightHOUSE@nuigalway.ie

 

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