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EIRSAT-1 novel control payload successfully demonstrates advanced satellite pointing in space

Breakthrough Wave-Based Control platform designed by the team at UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering and a leap forward for CubeSat missions.
MNMT-Dublin was recognized as a Sustainable Laboratory as announced by Minister Lawless 22Jul
MNMT-Dublin was recognised as a Sustainable Laboratory as announced by Minister Lawless

The UCD Centre of Micro/Nano Manufacturing Technology (MNMT-Dublin) is proud to have been awarded the My Green Lab Certification for research sustainability. This was officially announced on July 16th 2025, by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless. MNMT-Dublin labs, established in 2016, were part of only 72 laboratories across all disciplines nationwide that were conferred the prestigious certification in the context of Research Ireland’s Sust
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Minister Lawless announces 72 Sustainable Laboratory Certifications

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD has announced 72 sustainable laboratory certifications to research spaces in 12 higher education institutions across Ireland, under a Research Ireland-led programme.

Successful Demonstration of Hydrogen Innovation: RESR Technology Showcased on a Live Film Set 26Mar
Successful Demonstration of Hydrogen Innovation on a live film set

The RESR team from DCU and UCD visited Kung Fu Deadly’s set to showcase a mini solid-state hydrogen storage system capable of powering mobiles and more during downtime while filming. What began as a proof-of-concept experiment has now matured into a real-world energy solution, and the team was invited to Gormanston Castle to present their innovation to an audience far beyond the usual academic and industrial circles.
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