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.

#WaltonInstitute #SETU #IoT #Research #WirelessNetworks #GraphTheory #5G

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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Karen Holland standing at Brickfield Education Labs’ booth at the SETU Women in Tech event. She’s wearing a black polo shirt with the Brickfield logo on and standing beside a tall banner that reads “Brickfield Education Labs” with quotes about accessible course materials. The table in front displays stacks of Brickfields Accessibility Tip Cubes.

What a day at SETU's Women in Technology 2026!

So proud to represent Brickfield, raising awareness of digital accessibility with the next generation of future innovators.

#WomenInTech #Accessibility #SETU

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’s James Clarke attends Horizon Europe SNS CO-OP plenary meeting in The Hague The session provided an opportunity to review progress, share insights, and highlight key milestones that demonstrate the project’s growing impact across the wider ecosystem.

🌍 The SNS CO-OP Plenary Meeting brought together leading researchers, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss progress and priorities across Europe’s Smart Networks and Services initiatives.

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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.

#WaltonInstitute #SETU #UAV

The 2026 Student Survey is now open for Group 4️⃣ of institutions! It runs from Feb 24 – Mar 17 🗓️

Students at these colleges can share their views on learning, resources, and campus life.

Take part - your feedback shapes the future! 🖤

#HaveYourSay #StudentSurvey2026 #MTU #IADT #TUS #SETU #TCD #TUD

Calling all #humanities #postgraduates, the @irishhumanities.bsky.social conference is being held in #SETU Waterford this September.
Please provide an abstract (up to 300 words) and a short bio (75 words) as one document to the link below, before March 16th www.cognitoforms.com/SETU10/IHAAb...

Thanks to Yvonne Grace and SETU Hort degree graduate Pat Quinn Bolger for expertly facilitating the session.
Thanks also to National Forum T&L who funded the event under #SATLE Thanks to Dearbhla Walsh for the video!
#horticulture #hort #horttherapy #socialprescribing #setu

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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Honoured to have been invited to the SETU Carlow campus recently for the launch of the Education Pathways for Defence Forces Personnel Framework.

The €1 million funding from the HEA will support this nationally significant project.

#education #irishdefenceforces #SETU

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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 ❤️

#WaltonInstitute #SETU #WearRed

HEI Presidents Panel Chair: Ambassador David Donoghue
European University Alliances – Empowering European Citizenship and Human Survival
through SDG-Driven Collaboration; Education, Communities and Partnerships SDG4 for #DEC25 at #SETU

David Denieffe SVP Operations #SETU Chairs an interesting debate between SETU Students and Academics on the pros and cons of using GenAI in education.

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.

#WaltonInstitute #SETU #CAP #AgriTech #Innovation

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Today we were honoured to welcome President Connolly to our national showcase for the ‘Supporting Family Carers Across Ireland Project’ in the inspiring surrounds of VISUAL in Carlow.
#SETU #InspiringFutures

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 🩺

#WaltonInstitute #SETU #AI #DigitalHealth #Paediatrics

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It was a pleasure to welcome regional partners to #SETU today to share the vision for #Glassworks, a campus where university meets enterprise, bringing together research, enterprise, and community ambition in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

SETU to lead €4m EU project to train quantum internet experts SETU using a €4m fund will collaborate with universities and partners to develop the next wave of Europe's quantum innovators.

The Walton Institute, within the South East Technological University will coordinate a €4m Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions project designed to train the next generation of quantum innovators in Europe.

#SiliconRepublic #SETU #Skills #Innovator #Quantum #Innovation #Europe #Education

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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Passenger Princess today! Eldest is driving us!
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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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