Publication: Optimized topology control for large-scale IoT networks using graph-based localization Imagine a city-wide network of sensors trying to send data back to gateways, but each sensor has limited battery power and the wireless links are often weak or uncertain. This research shows how the n...

A recent publication by Walton Institute's Dr Indrakshi Dey, and Dr Nicola Marchetti from Trinity College Dublin explores a novel approach to topology control in large-scale IoT environments using graph-based localization.

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Walton Institute at SETU and Q*Bird deploy Ireland’s first QKD network with expandable architecture Operating over Ireland’s existing fibre infrastructure, the telecom-grade network transitions quantum security from research environments into live national infrastructure.

As part of IrelandQCI, Walton Institute at SETU and project partners have worked with Q*Bird, the Dutch leader in quantum secure communication, to deploy Ireland’s first multi-node, entanglement-based Measurement-Device-Independent Quantum Key Distribution network. 🙌

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All set up and ready to go at 'SETU's Women in Technology 2026' taking place in SETU Arena today. Over 1000 students are expected to attend to learn more about the role of women in tech and the array of diverse and interesting careers in the STEM world.

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🌍 Walton Institute at SETU was proud to welcome over 20 national experts from the field of physics today for a CERN - the European Organisation for Nuclear Physics - engagement workshop.

📰Full story: tinyurl.com/43m62fyr

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Walton Institute at South East Technological University is proud to be part of the AI-DAPT project—pioneering data-centric AI solutions that reshape industries through innovation and reliability 🙌

🎥Watch the video below to learn more.

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Muhammad Iftikhar Umrani, a PhD student in the Programmable Autonomous Systems division at Walton Institute in South East Technological University (SETU) is currently working on the UAVSec project, focused on strengthening the cybersecurity of unmanned aerial vehicles.

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Inspiring Future Innovators at Walton Institute’s Transition Year Camp 2026 Students traveled from schools across Waterford to take part in an engaging and immersive week designed to spark curiosity and showcase the exciting possibilities within research, technology and innov...

Walton Institute at South East Technological University welcomed 22 Transition Year students from across Waterford for our annual Transition Year Camp last week, providing them with real insight into how research translates into real-world impact.

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Sean Lyons is a Technical Lead at Walton Institute at South East Technological University. He is currently Principal Investigator on the Sustainable Atlantic Communities (SAtComm) project led by Walton.

Learn more about the SAtComm project here: bit.ly/4a8qYQo

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Dr Somayeh (Somy) Mahdikhani is a postdoctoral researcher in the Mobile Ecosystem and Pervasive Sensing (MEPS) Division at Walton Institute, SETU. She is currently leading the VendoR project funded by SETU's TU RISE.

More info: bit.ly/3NEzfCG

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We’re excited to highlight one of the cutting-edge research initiatives underway at Walton Institute: AIQ-SHIELD — a project tackling one of the most critical challenges of our digital era.

For more info: waltoninstitute.ie/projects/aiq...

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2025 has been another exciting year of research and innovation at Walton Institute in South East Technological University. Below is just a snapshot of some of the team's activities throughout the year 🎉

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Kevin Doolin, Executive Director at Walton Institute at SETU takes a look back at 2025 another exciting and productive year for all the team at Walton Institute filled with cutting-edge research and impactful innovation.

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The team at Walton Institute, South East Technological University and SETU Xcelerate Centre taking part in WLR FM's Wear Red to Work Day in aid of a great cause SVP - Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ireland ❤️

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Enterprise Ireland funding backs AI solution to CAP compliance Explore the AI solution for CAP compliance with AgritatorAI, designed to streamline agricultural decision-making processes.

🌱 We are pleased to announce that Walton Institute at SETU has secured €100k in Enterprise Ireland Proof of Concept funding to develop AgritatorAI, a next-generation artificial intelligence Agricultural and land image analysis platform.

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Walton Institute, SETU present at international digital health event The research forms part of Dr Abraham’s project on Paediatric Heart Disease Diagnosis through advanced AI methods.

Walton's Dr Lizy Abraham was excited to have the opportunity to present her research at IEEE HealthCom 2025, a leading international conference on digital health technologies held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 🩺

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Ireland steps up to protect Europe’s digital future Walton Institute in SETU secures €5.3m Horizon Europe project to develop EU mandated quantum-resistant security for critical sectors

🎉 We are proud to announce that Walton Institute in SETU has secured a €5.3m Horizon Europe project to develop EU mandated quantum-resistant security for critical sectors. Q-Fence project will help protect critical digital infrastructure from emerging quantum computing threats 🙌

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Building an elite team to shape Europe's quantum internet SETU's Walton Institute has been selected to coordinate QUESTING, a €4 million MSCA doctoral network that will train the next generation of quantum internet experts.

📣 Applications are now open for 15 fully funded PhD positions under #QUESTING, a new €4 million Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) doctoral network coordinated by Walton Institute that will train the next generation of quantum internet experts.

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A massive congratulations to our PhD and Masters graduates who were conferred this week Muhammad Zawish, Cheryl Baldwin, Thakshila Wedage, and Samitha Somathilaka 🎓

Your hard work and perseverance have led to this great achievement 👏

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Are you curious about the future of Extended Reality (XR) for industry and society? In this FREE webinar Walton's XR Lab Manager at SETU Stephen Barnes will demystify XR and highlight how it’s transforming the way organisations work.

Book your place now ➡️ bit.ly/47iQWhm

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🌍 In this video Project Coordinator Jim Clarke, EU Strategic Liaison Manager at SETU, introduces DUCA PhD researchers Komal Shoukat and Muhammad Iftikhar Umrani, who share their experiences on secondments hosted by Università di Trento and Cubit Innovation Labs in Italy.

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