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GMIT’s integrated approach to Research, Development and Innovation is delivered through its Research Centres and Innovation Hubs.

We apply our knowledge in Intellectual Property and business incubation, to link companies with Institutional expertise, and work with national and international partners. Our research centres include the:

- Business Research Innovation Network Group (BRING)

- Heritage Research Group

- Irish Concussion Research Centre (ICRC)

- Marine and Freshwater Research Centre (MFRC)

- Medical and Engineering Technologies Gateway (MET) - (External website)

- Integrated Sustainable Energy Research Group (iSET)

All centres complement our established expertise in Science, Engineering, and Heritage. Emerging areas such as Information and Communication Technologies, Tourism, Arts and Design are opening new avenues for research.

For further information please contact:

Dr Rick Officer
Vice President for GMIT Research & Innovation
Tel: +353 (0)91 742760
Email: rick.officer@gmit.ie

Helen O’Reilly
Senior Administrator
GMIT Research & Innovation Office
Tel: +353 (0)91 742742
Email: helen.oreilly@gmit.ie

Laura McDonagh
Administrator
Tel: +353 (0)91 742754
Email: researchoffice@gmit.ie

Geraldine Ni Fhlatharta
Administrator
Tel: +353 (0)91 742759
Email: researchoffice@gmit.ie

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