South East Technological University

Sout East Technological University, Ireland

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SETU

South East Technological University will be a leading global Technological University with transformative impact on our community, the south east of Ireland and beyond.
 
Our Mission
Through inclusive education and high-quality research, South East Technological University drives innovation, empowers communities, and delivers transformative impact for the south east of Ireland.
SETU is an international, entrepreneurial and connected multi-campus Technological University that will drive sustainable economic, environmental, cultural and social development in the south east of Ireland.
SETU offers a student-centred education and is committed to lifelong learning, access, equality and inclusion, and to the provision of a comprehensive educational offering.
Our curriculum is responsive to social, cultural and enterprise needs and is research-led. Our research will have impact for the region, nationally and internationally. SETU will work in support of student and staff success and foster a collegial environment for all.
Our Values
Our values underpin who we are and provide us with the foundation on which our identity and vision is fostered. At SETU:
We place students at the centre of what we do
We promote excellence
We work collaboratively
We embrace equality, diversity and inclusivity
We act sustainably, responsibly and ethically
We treat others with respect
We act out of these values and, through the Strategic Plan, will embed these values and associated behaviours in the governance, management and operations, teaching and learning, research and innovation, engagement and other activities of the University.

South East Technological University (SETU) is coordinating AM-Heal, a two-year, €400,000 Erasmus+ partnership designed to strengthen Additive Manufacturing (AM) skills for healthcare and rehabilitation.

Working with partners in Spain, Malta, and Ukraine, SETU is leading AM-Heal to develop and deliver a Level 9 Micro-Credential, which will build digital skills and professional competencies at the intersection of AM and rehabilitation.

The programme will be delivered through a blended approach, combining online learning via a multilingual e-learning platform with hands-on training in partner facilities. A dedicated 3D printing training hub in Kyiv will also be established to strengthen local capacity and support skills development linked to rehabilitation and recovery.

Through the Department of Engineering Technology at SETU’s Cork Road Campus, the University will guide the consortium process to define and validate the shared micro-credential specifications in line with European micro-credential principles. Each partner higher-education institution will deliver the micro-credential locally and award it under its own academic regulations and quality assurance procedures, ensuring consistent content while supporting local certification pathways across the consortium.

Announcing the project, Principal Investigator of AM-Heal at SETU, David Alarco, explained that AM-Heal will build expertise in design, materials and workflows, equipping learners with the knowledge required to apply AM effectively in rehabilitation contexts. The project will also produce open-access educational materials and research-informed policy recommendations to support safe and ethical adoption of AM in medical education and professional training.

“AM-Heal aims to strengthen professional education at the intersection of additive manufacturing and healthcare. Through a shared micro-credential and practical training, we want to support cross-sector collaboration, build capability, and help accelerate the safe, effective use of AM in rehabilitation and clinical education,” Mr Alarco said.

“This project builds on SETU’s additive manufacturing education capacity developed through the HCI-funded AMASE programme (2020–2025), in collaboration with SEAM and Design+ technological gateways. The existing 3D Lab in the Engineering, Technology and Research (ETRC) Centre at SETU’s Cork Road Campus in Waterford supports applied learning and project work in advanced manufacturing,” he added.

The project consortium brings together SETU, PODOGLOBAL (ES), Associació Meraki Projectes de València (ES), Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University (UA), and the University of Malta (MT).