Dec
22
2008
Following on the CSET announcement last week by the Tanaiste (see below), Chris Horn has a challenging blog post on both the public perception of the value of science and tech R&D, and a spicy take on the broader issue of what SFI is funding and why and the (lack of a ) bigger picture.
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Tags: CSET, SFI
Dec
17
2008
Fresh from an awards announcement: three new CSETs, the centres for science, engineering and technology that form a cornerstone of Science Foundation Ireland and government policy for developing R&D capacity, were announced this morning and a deserving bunch they are too. I’ve spoken to and written about all these organisations in recent times and they [...]
Tags: Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre, CRANN, CSET, DERI, Science Foundation Ireland