CeADAR Ireland

📢 CeADAR Ireland is seeking new members to join its Industry Advisory Board. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced industry professionals and leaders to contribute to the development of the centre and its mission of supporting Ireland in being a leading AI enabled nation. More information is available on our website ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e8wdqHy4 📆 Apply to ceadar@ucd.ie by April 30th

✨ Our survey closing date is this Friday 14th March! ✨ We would love to hear more from private landowners, so please share this link far and wide: https://lnkd.in/efDBqmMR. Yesterday, our work on peatland condition mapping using remote sensing and machine learning was featured on PublicPolicy.ie and TechCentral.ie. Check out the articles below! 🔹 PublicPolicy.ie: https://lnkd.in/eR2byC63 🔹 TechCentral.ie: https://lnkd.in/eiBwdqQM Thank you also to Research Ireland and Skillnet Ireland for all your support with the recent Discovery Exchange Pitch Event with industry leaders. It was really beneficial to our plans for the evolution of the PeatSense Platform.

🌟 Thank you to all the team at South Dublin Chamber for the fantastic opportunity to speak to their members about how CeADAR's EDIH for AI programme supports SMEs and Public Sector Organisations (PSOs) to understand and use data analytics and AI to empower their organisations. To find out more visit www.ceadar.ie/edih Enterprise Ireland European Digital Innovation Hubs Network Cliodhna O'Byrne Peter B.

Starting this time next week, join CeADAR Ireland Lighthouse Project's free 10-week hands-on webinar course to explore the practical applications, sustainability challenges, and ethical considerations of LLMs through technical demonstrators and interactive labs. 10 Week Course 🕒 3pm Thursdays 📅 Mar 20 - May 15th Register Below: https://bit.ly/4ilOgDy

Rugby is stepping into a new era of safety with AI leading the charge. Read our article summary on AI NewsHub and explore how cutting-edge technology is transforming concussion management. Our AI-generated summary also includes bias detection, revealing that the original article leans positively towards the benefits of AI in improving concussion care, while still acknowledging ongoing legal challenges from former players. For more quick, unbiased updates and expert analysis on tech’s impact in sports and beyond, join us at ainewshub.ie. https://lnkd.in/eJaCpb_A

CeADAR Ireland and Google have today announced a new strategic partnership to help Irish businesses capitalise on the economic potential of AI. CeADAR, Ireland’s national centre for AI hosted at University College Dublin, and Google signed a partnership agreement at a meeting with the Minister for Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment of Peter Burke TD at Government Buildings in Dublin yesterday afternoon. CeADAR Ireland and Google will focus on building an AI-ready workforce and driving the adoption of AI-powered solutions through a three-pillar approach: Addressing the AI skills gap – this includes tailored learning paths that provide on-demand training for varying proficiency levels, enhancing technical skills in cloud and product mastery while transforming leaders into AI-driven strategists. Scaling AI capabilities – empower Irish businesses to rapidly and responsibly test and implement AI solutions by leveraging Google’s expertise and resources. CeADAR Ireland will provide access to Google Cloud resources, including a credit programme and advanced AI tools like Vertex AI and Gemini 2.0. Investing in the future – preparing Ireland for the next phase of AI through training and mentorship initiatives, for CeADAR staff and interns, building key cloud related skills. "Unlocking AI’s economic potential won’t happen automatically and requires a proactive approach to workforce adaptation. We have been working with Irish businesses in recent years to help them leverage AI and machine learning but with the dynamic evolution of the technology more can be done to upskill Irish businesses, grow and nurture AI talent and facilitate faster adoption of AI." - CeADAR Ireland, CEO, John Lonsdale For more information, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/ewmCidEb

We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with the Business Post Women in STEM Summit 2025! The Summit, which takes place at Croke Park on the 13th of March, will bring together thought leaders, educators, policy makers, innovators and pioneers in industry to discuss how to address the gender imbalance in STEM in order to meet the needs of industry.  Don’t miss out on an incredible day of idea sharing, networking and learning, join us as we supercharge the drive for a more diverse and inclusive world!    View the agenda -  https://lnkd.in/eu5pXFV6    Secure your spot - https://lnkd.in/d2TMtbCP  https://lnkd.in/eJCVFD3N #BPWomenInSTEM25 #WomenInSTEM

Missed our recent Tech Talk with Professor Dieu Tien Bui? Catch up on how GIS and AI are reshaping the way we predict and manage environmental challenges Here are three key insights from the session: Holistic Hazard Prediction: By integrating satellite data (like Sentinel-1B SAR) with advanced AI algorithms, we can better anticipate landslides, floods, and other risks in real time. Infrastructure Resilience: Monitoring hydropower dams through data-driven approaches enables safer, more sustainable infrastructure planning and maintenance. Collaborative Innovation: This talk underscores the importance of interdisciplinary research and partnerships to develop robust solutions for climate and environmental challenges. Want to learn more about these cutting-edge methods in action? Watch the full Tech Talk on our Youtube channel https://lnkd.in/eDUw6X_M

Large Language Models (LLMs) are everywhere and everyone is talking about them. But beyond the hype, how do you actually use them in practice? How can they be implemented sustainably to drive real business impact? CeADAR Ireland’s Lighthouse Projects Programme is here to show you how. Join our free upcoming 10-week hands-on course to explore the practical applications, sustainability challenges, and ethical considerations of LLMs through technical demonstrators and interactive labs. 10 Week Course 🕒 3pm Thursdays 📅 Mar 20 - May 15th Register Below: https://bit.ly/4ilOgDy

💡 Applications are invited for the position of Data Scientist II. The ideal candidate will hold an MSc in Computer Science or a related numerical field, with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in developing applied data science and machine learning solutions. This is an exceptional opportunity to support Irish SMEs and public sector organisations and work on projects with real-world impact. If you are passionate about leveraging AI to drive innovation, we encourage you to apply. ➡️ Visit the UCD Jobs Portal and search the reference number: 018361 for the full job description and to apply: https://lnkd.in/e6ufXnQ Salary Range: €53,000 - €64,000 per annum. Appointment on the above range will be dependent on qualifications and experience 📅 Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 18 March 2025