Tyndall National Institute will undergo a major expansion following confirmation that €100m will be invested to scale its education-led research and talent development activity at University College Cork.

The €100m investment will be used to double the physical size and footprint of Ireland’s largest research institute over a three-year period. The expansion will enable Tyndall to increase capacity across postgraduate education, doctoral training and industry-linked research in semiconductors, photonics, AI, quantum technologies and next-generation computing.

As a core part of Ireland’s higher education and research ecosystem, Tyndall National Institute plays a central role in training researchers and advanced skills talent while supporting industry collaboration. 

The expanded infrastructure will allow the institute to accommodate more students, researchers and partners, strengthening its position as a bridge between university education and commercial application.

The expansion will be the first major project delivered under the INSPIRE research infrastructure and talent investment programme, which is designed to increase national education and research capacity. 

Ireland’s Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, said the €100 million investment would boost Tyndall’s global standing and strengthen its role as a bridge between research and industry.

Enterprise Minister Peter Burke TD described Tyndall as a key element of national semiconductor infrastructure and a cornerstone of Ireland’s Silicon Island strategy.

Professor John O’Halloran, President of University College Cork, emphasised that the project aligns with its long-term education and research ambitions, and that the investment would allow the institute to attract global talent to develop the next generation of semiconductor technology while supporting economic growth within a world-class facility.

Read the full article to see how Tyndall’s €100m expansion will shape research-led education in Ireland.

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