Ireland-India Science and Technology Forum at DCU
-19 February 2010

The Ireland-India Council (IIC) and Dublin City University (DCU) are pleased to invite media representatives to the Ireland-India Science and Technology Forum on Thursday 25 February, 2010 at 02.00pm to 05.00pm at the Helix, DCU, Collins Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin9.

The purpose of the forum is to promote and catalyse Irish-Indian collaborations in the field of science & technology and joint doctoral research. A Programme of Cooperation in Science & Technology was concluded by the governments of Ireland and India in May 2009, which provides the framework for researchers in both countries to develop joint research projects in various disciplines of Science & Technology with the support of both governments.

Speaking in advance of the Forum, Indian Ambassador P. S. Raghavan said, "There is a strong partnership in Science & Technology between India and the European Union. Ireland has positioned itself as a European hub for innovation and India has the world's third largest pool of scientific and technical manpower. There are obvious synergies. I believe the Forum will provide the opportunity for Irish researchers to exchange experiences of research links with India and to draw attention to new possibilities".

The key speakers in the Forum are:
H E Mr P S Raghavan, Ambassador of India to Ireland
Professor Ferdinand von Prondzynski, President of Dublin City University
Dr Ruth Freeman, Director Enterprise and International Affairs, Science Foundation Ireland
Professor Eamonn Cashell, Cork Institute of Technology
Dr. Conor O' Carroll, Research Director, Irish Universities Association (IUA) and Irish Representative for 7 EU Framework Programme
Professor Richard O' Kennedy, Dublin City University
Dr. Satish Kumar, Queen's University Belfast
Professor Michael Coey, Trinity College Dublin
Mr. Aidan Hodson, Principal Officer, Office of the Science, Technology & Innovation, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Professor Brian Norton, President, Dublin Institute of Technology

About Ireland-India Council (IIC)
Ireland-India Council (IIC) is the leading organisation working to strengthen the existing relationship and promote understanding among the Irish-Indian communities, business leaders, universities and institutions of the Ireland and India. We bring together present and future leaders, intellectuals and diplomats from both our countries. Council lay the groundwork for future cooperation.

About Dublin City University (DCU)
DCU is Irelands youngest university, was established in 1980 to meet the needs of Ireland's growing economy.ith a community of over 10,000 students. The university was established in 1980 to meet the needs of Ireland's growing economy.

With over 10,000 students, the university is a thriving and dynamic community where students enjoy excellent facilities ranging from state-of-the-art research centres to television and sound studios, computer laboratories and modern laboratries in the areas of languages, engineering, physics, chemisty and biology. DCU aims to foster creativity, the courses are designed to give students practical and vital transferable skills to succeed in a modern economy