dublin institute of technology building ireland’s future
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Dublin Institute of Technology
Building Ireland’s Future
Contribution to Society
• The economic impact of DIT is significant
• DIT graduates help to fuel many sectors of the Irish economy – construction, engineering, IT, science, business, the arts, tourism and hospitality
• The new DIT campus at Grangegorman will be a state-of-the-art facility which will have a major impact on Irish cultural and artistic life, academic achievement and economic advancement
DIT
21,000 Students
2,000 Staff
85 Full-time programmes
200 Part-time Programmes
Apprentice to
Post-Doctorate Level
History dating back
to 1887
New DIT Campus
• An investment of over €1.1 billion• Single largest capital investment in higher
education in Ireland• Located in Grangegorman in Dublin’s north inner
city• 65 acres of campus space• Dublin’s newest city quarter following the
development of Dublin Docklands and Temple Bar• Integrated transport links • Rejuvenation of the local economy and new
facilities for the local community
1.3km to Spire
Relocating DIT
DIT is currently spread over 39 sites that include
• Bolton Street – Architecture, Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Environmental Planning and Construction
• Kevin Street – Science, Electrical Engineering, Languages and the National Bakery Centre
• Cathal Brugha Street – Tourism & Food
• Aungier Street – Business, Media and Legal Studies
• Rathmines – Music and Drama
• Mountjoy Square – Art, Design and Social Sciences
Timeline
2002 Government ‘green light’ for new campus at
Grangegorman
2005 Grangegorman Development Agency established
2006 Strategic Brief published for new campus development
2007 DIT Foundation develops the Renaissance Campaign
2007 Master planners appointed following worldwide interest
2008 First Planning Application
2009 Construction begins
2012 Occupation commences
Funding for New Campus
40%
32%
6%
22%
DIT Assets 32%
CommerciallyGenerated 40%
GovernementFunding 22%
Philanthropy 6%
Funding for New Campus
Projected construction cost €1,120 million
Funded by: €m
Exchequer Funding 250
DIT generated funding 350
Philanthropy 70
Commercially generated
450
Total 1,120
More than just buildings
• The new DIT campus represents more than just physical buildings
• It will impact on cultural and artistic life, academic achievement and economic advancement
• The Renaissance Campaign for DIT reflects these attributes
Renaissance Campaign Outline
• A €70 million fundraising campaign to support the new DIT campus at Grangegorman
• Capital projects will require €50m and €20m will be invested in research and programmes
• At an early stage of development and strategic planning
• Actively seeking first leadership gifts
Conservatory of Music & Drama
• A leading centre for the applied arts• New space for performance, exhibition &
theatre• Wide range of programmes including
– Music & Drama– Fine Art– Photography– Design– Journalism– Digital media
Target €20m
Library
State-of-the-art library and learning resource centre, including facilities for on-campus, distance and e-learning
Ireland’s first ‘joint use’ library which will provide services for students and staff as well as the local community
Target €10m
Sports & Recreation
GymSwimming PoolSports HallsSquash CourtsClimbing WallOutdoor PitchesTennis Courts
Target €5m
Schools of Excellence
Accounting & FinanceArchitectureConstructionOptometryMarketing Real EstateRetail & Services ManagementSpatial PlanningTourism
Target €18m
Research & Innovation
• A wide range of research
programmes
• R & D Centres
• Business development
programmes
• Incubator and Enterprise space
Target €9m
Primary Care Academy
• Bringing together DIT’s health activities in an integrated facility
• Optometry, Clinical Measurement, Dietetics, Oncology, Environmental Health
• Opportunity to develop a community health centre in conjunction with HSE
Target €5m
Student Hall
Conferences, Exhibitions, Cultural Events, Conferring and Examinations
Community AccessHelping young people and communities
overcome socio-economic barriersto education
Target €5m
Target €1m
Renaissance Campaign Targets
Conservatory of Music &
Drama
€20m
Library
€10m
Student Hall
€2m
Schools of Excellence
€18m
Research &
Special Project
s
€9m
Primary Care
Academy
€5m
Sports Centre
€5m
Community Access
Programme
€1m
Renaissance Results
• DIT better placed to serve the needs of Ireland’s economy
• An integrated city campus
• A leading centre for education,
research and innovation
Supporting DIT
We extend an invitation to
the world of business and philanthropy,to graduates of DIT,
and to individuals interested in supporting education,
to consider becoming involved with DIT
DIT Foundation
Tel. +353-1-4023452
Email [email protected]
DIT Foundation Contacts
John Corrigan, Chief ExecutiveTel. (01) 4023452 Email [email protected]
Siobhan Broughan, Development ManagerTel. (01) 4023425 Email [email protected]
DIT Foundation143-149 Rathmines Road
Dublin 6