Virtual Labs Project Receives Prestigious DELTA Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Enhancement
The Virtual Labs HCI P3 Initiative Team had a wonderful afternoon at the DELTA Awards Prize-Giving Event in Cork. This ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements in teaching, learning, and assessment by teams from higher education institutions across Ireland.
The Team was introduced by Professor Tim Thompson, Vice President of Students and Learning, Maynooth University with Team Lead Professor Denise Rooney, Head of the Department of Chemistry.
Pictured from left to right: Dr Chris Burke (UCC), Prof Tim Thompson (MU), Dr Eric Moore (UCC), Prof Denise Rooney (MU), Prof Frances Heaney (MU), Dr Aoife Morrin (DCU), Dr Ronan Bree (DkIT), Dr Bernard Drumm (DkIT), Dr Brian Murphy (TUS).
29/05/2024
The Virtual Labs Team Wins Best Collaboration Project at The Education Awards
The Virtual Labs HCI P3 Initiative Team are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the Best Collaboration Project at The Education Awards.
The winners were announced at the award ceremony which took place on Thursday the 25th of April at Killashee Hotel, Kildare.
The Education Awards recognise, encourage, and celebrate excellence in the third level education sector on the Island of Ireland from both State and privately funded institutions.
25/04/2024
Virtual Labs DCU Team launch Immersive Chemistry Lab App
DCU together with Fourth Reality developed this app for training in analytical techniques for quantitative chemistry experiments for undergraduate students.
Students perform metal analysis using flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry operating lab instrumentation, optimising conditions, and undertaking quantitative analysis in a virtual lab setting.
Helping to build students' confidence and knowledge of sensitive laboratory equipment.
16/04/2024
Virtual Labs DkIT Team Co-hosts “Career Paths in Science” Event 2024
Dundalk Institute of Technology’s Department of Life and Health Sciences in association with the Virtual Labs project hosts an engaging Career Paths in Science Event. Welcoming past alumni panellists to share their experiences with current students.
28/03/2024
Virtual Labs showcase Interactive Virtual Lab Experiments at I Wish 2024 in the RDS
Pictured left to right Student Ambassadors: Dominik Walkowiak, Rinki Singh, Sophie Foerster (DCU).
Our Virtual Labs HCI P3 Initiative Team had a fantastic day at #IWish2024 in the RDS. Showcasing our Interactive Virtual Lab Experiments and broadcast from the Science Studio in Cork. Engaging with 3000 students, inspiring them to pursue a career in STEM.
8/02/2024
Virtual Labs TUS Team hosts a Seminar on "Analytical Inputs to a Regulatory Filing for a Drug Product".
Our TUS Virtual Labs Team were delighted to recently welcome Enterprise Partner Willie McCormack from Jazz Pharmaceuticals for a seminar on "Analytical Inputs to a Regulatory Filing for a Drug Product".
Pictured above MSc in Pharmaceutical and Chemical Analysis students with Willie McCormack.
22/02/2024
Virtual Labs DCU Team showcases Virtual Labs at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition
Thanks to all the budding scientists who visited our stand at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.
We had fun making practical science accessible with immersive visits to our virtual reality chemistry lab!
17/01/2024
Ireland's first Science Studio opens in UCC
The Science Studio will have the capability to create premium video content.
The studio will be used as a resource to educate UCC STEM Students and also provide outreach opportunities to primary and post-primary school teachers.
Pictured from left to right Dr Niamh O’Mahony, Prof Denise Rooney, Dr Kieran McNally, Prof John O’Halloran, Dr Eric Moore, Prof Sarah Culloty, Dr Declan Kennedy, Mr Mark Poland.
20/11/2023
Minister Simon Harris Meeting with the Virtual Labs Team, 29th June 2023, Dublin Convention Centre
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris Meeting with the Virtual Labs Team - HCI Midterm Conference, 29th June 2023, Dublin Convention Centre.
From left to right: Mr Martin Nolan (DCU), Professor Carmel Breslin (MU), Ms Emily Harlin (MU), Professor Denise Rooney (MU), Mr Jordan Loughlin (MU), Ms Sinead Ward (MU), Minister Simon Harris.
SciFest, 26th April 2023, TUS
Teachers' engagement, 26th April 2023, TUS
TUS Site Visit to MU-13th Feb 2023
Members of the TUS Team from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biotechnologythe and MU Chemistry team involved in the Virtual Labs HCl P3 Initiative at Maynooth University
(From left to right: Ms Barbara Woods (MU), Professor Frances Heaney (MU), Dr Sinead Devery (TUS), Dr Edwin McCullagh (TUS), Professor Denise Rooney (MU), Dr Carmel Kealey (TUS), Dr Mary Booth (TUS), Dr Brian Murphy (TUS).
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biotechnology at TUS visited the Department of Chemistry at Maynooth University to explore the newly installed AV facilities in their new Laboratories. This visit was conducted as part of the Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 3 Project.
13/02/2023
HCI P3 Networking Event-17th Nov 2022
Prof Denise Rooney (MU), Prof Frances Heaney (MU), Dr Eric Moore (UCC), and Dr Marwa Aly (MU)
Networking event for the HCI P3 projects-17th Nov 2022.
Prof Denise Rooney (presenter), Prof Frances Heaney, and Dr Marwa Aly at Maynooth University, Dr Brian Murphy at Technological University of the Shannon, and Dr Eric Moore at University College Cork presenting the Virtual Labs Project at the 1st HCIP3 networking event on 17th Nov 2022.
17/01/2023
Virtual Labs and VR outreach activities at Cork Carnival of Science-11th-12th June 2022
Mr Martin Nolan (Dublin City University)
Showcase for the Virtual Labs Project at Cork Carnival of Science-11th-12th June 2022.
Martin Nolan at Dublin City University, Dr Brian Murphy at Technological University of the Shannon, Prof Denise Rooney Head of Chemistry Department Maynooth, Prof Frances Heaney at Maynooth University, and Dr Eric Moore at University College Cork showcasing the Virtual Labs developments in chemistry learning at Cork Carnival of Science.
14/6/2022
Project Live Expo-Experiential Learning Office at Maynooth University
Mr Kevin Nolan (Climate Response Ireland) and members of the Chemistry team involved in the Virtual Labs HCl P3 Initiative at Maynooth University (From left to right: Dr Steffi Thomas, Professor Carmel Breslin, Mr Kevin Nolan, and Professor Denise Rooney)
The Virtual Labs team at Maynooth University together with Climate Response Ireland celebrated the achievements of Project Live Expo on Wednesday 01 June 2022.
1/6/2022
EdTech 2022 UCC, 26-27 May 2022
Prof Denise Rooney (Head of Chemistry Dep Maynooth and Project Lead) is presenting
the Virtual Labs progress to date at Edtech conference, 26th May 2022.
26/5/2022
First face-to-face showcase for the Virtual Labs Project
The first face-to-face showcase for the Virtual Labs Project took place on February 26th, 2022 on Maynooth Campus.We are partners with Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, Dublin City University, University College Cork, Dundalk Institute of Technology WuXi Biologics Avectas Analog Devices Alltech Henkel Agilent Technologies Ulysses Neuroscience Limited Pfizer Merck Thermo Fisher Scientific Abbott Mindconnex Learning Ltd The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson Regeneron and funded by Higher Education Authority for using virtual labs as a teaching tool.
26/2/2022
National Forum VIT&L Week blended workshop event in UCC-Thursday 11th November 2021
At a National Forum VIT&L Week blended workshop event in UCC, Professor Denise Rooney, PI of the HCI funded Virtual Labs Project, and Head of Chemistry Department at Maynooth University reported on this ambitious and timely initiative to develop an innovative approach to teach students in the experimental sciences.
Valuing Ireland’s Teaching and Learning (VIT&L)
The Virtual Labs Team at UCC (led by Dr Eric Moore) will facilitate a workshop on virtual laboratories in higher education on Thursday 11th November 2021 from 4-6pm. VIT&L Week is co-ordinated by the National Forum, in partnership with students and those who teach, lead and support learning across the Irish higher education community.
1/11/2021