Dept of Applied Science Carlow

18/05/2026

Open Recruitment Competition for the position of

Pharmaceutical Technician

Location: Military Medical Facility, Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnell
and
Collins Barracks, Co Cork

Cover Letter and CV to be emailed to [email protected]

Competition Reference 03/26

Closing Date: 5:30pm on Friday 05 June 2026

Applications will not be accepted after this time.

For information booklet, email [email protected] Nahpt (National Association of Hospital Pharmacy Technicians) Ireland Pharmacy Technician SETU-Carlow Dept of Applied Science Carlow

28/04/2026

Huge congratulations to volunteer Holly Weadick and everyone involved in making last week’s Scifest such an incredible success on campus!

From the energy and atmosphere to the seamless organization behind the scenes, it was clear how much hard work, and teamwork went into bringing it all together. Events like this don’t happen by chance—they’re built by passionate people who care about creating something special for everyone .

A big well done as well to all the winners on the day—brilliant achievements all around! 🏆

24/04/2026

Fourth-year Pharmaceutical and Drug Formulations student Georgia Shiels.
Applying analytical chemistry techniques to Detection and Quantification of Explosive Nitro-aromatic compunds in soil.
This project focuses on the extraction and analysis of nitroaromatic contaminants using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), a key technique for identifying and quantifying environmentally persistent compounds.
These images highlight key stages of the laboratory process, including soil sample preparation, solvent extraction, and chromatographic analysis. The resulting data allows for the identification of target compounds and comparison across different concentration standards, supporting accurate environmental assessment.
This work demonstrates the application of analytical chemistry techniques to real-world environmental challenges, providing valuable hands-on experience in laboratory and data analysis skills.

22/04/2026

Many thanks to the Army Ordnance Corps for delivering an excellent and highly engaging talk to our 1st year Bioscience students at SETU, sharing invaluable insights from their experiences in Lebanon and the scientific principles underpinning post‑blast analysis.
This real‑world perspective greatly enriched our Current Concept Module curriculum and provided students with a unique glimpse into the role science plays in Defence and security contexts. of Science SETU Carlow

14/04/2026

Dept of Applied Sciences were delighted to welcome graduates of our BSc Hons Bioscience with Biopharmaceuticals, Roisin Keating, MSD Carlow and Jack McGrath, Pfitzer, Grangecastle. They met our 3rd and 4th year students as part of the Current Trends in Biopharmaceutics module delivered by Dr Damien Brady. It was brilliant to get their insights on how our students can equip themselves to transition successfully into industry. Brady O'Hara Sullivan Phelan of Applied Science Keating McGrath

01/04/2026

31/03/2026

From a Fundraiser to a Student Volunteering Initiative
Following the announcement that Applied Science student Evelyn Cooper has been shortlisted for Difference Maker of the Year at the gradireland Undergraduate of the Year Awards, we are highlighting one of the initiatives that contributed to this recognition.
During her time at SETU, Evelyn organised a community cookbook fundraiser in support of Breast Cancer Ireland, bringing together recipes contributed by students and staff from across the university.
The cookbook was printed and launched on campus, raising over €1,700 for the charity and demonstrating the strong sense of community within SETU.
The success of this project later inspired Evelyn to establish the Annual Student Volunteering Project, an initiative that provides students with a platform to lead projects supporting charities that are meaningful to them.
Since its creation, the project has supported organisations including AsIAm and the Irish Kidney Association, with students from across the university collaborating to raise funds and awareness.
The Applied Science department is very proud of Evelyn’s contributions to student life and community engagement, and we wish her the very best at the upcoming awards.

27/03/2026

The First Year BSc Bioscience and Biopharmaceuticals class carrying out their Animal Biology practical, dissecting a sheep heart to explore the structure and function of a mammalian heart.

26/03/2026

My name is Kelly Hosey and I am a fourth-year Bioscience with Biopharmaceuticals student. My final year project is titled “The Extraction and Characterisation of Pigments from Selected Seaweed Species Found Along the Irish Coastline.”

The project focuses on extracting and identifying pigments from the Irish seaweed species Dulse and Sugar Kelp, and exploring their potential to replace fuel-derived synthetic dyes as a more sustainable alternative.

As part of the study, the extracted pigments are being tested as dyes on fabrics such as wool, cotton, and nylon at different pH levels also.

This research aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030, particularly Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being), Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and Goal 14 (Life Below Water).

25/03/2026

Third-year Bioscience with Biopharmaceuticals student Katie Johnson applying microbiology techniques to identify bacterial species.

These images capture a positive indole test confirming Escherichia coli alongside lactose fermentation on MacConkey agar using E. coli and Klebsiella aerogenes — key diagnostic methods used in microbiology laboratories.