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DPTC Pulse Newsletter – January 2025
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Exciting Updates for the DPTC Webinar Series (Members Only)!
As we continue our DPTC Friday Webinar Series, we are thrilled to announce an exciting lineup of speakers and topics. January 31: Nathan Mirdamadi, Global Director of Sanitation at Kerry, will present on the "Evolution of Sanitation & Food Safety". Gain insights...
DPTC Awards Announcement
Celebrating the achievements of our outstanding researchers and innovators at the DPTC Annual Conference 2024. DPTC honoured exceptional research through our sponsored awards. The winners were:RFA1 Overall Winner: Sara Pacheco PappenheimRFA2 Overall Winner: Alejandra...
Circular Dairy Economy Summit: Harnessing Opportunities for a Sustainable Future
The Circular Dairy Summit, takes place on October 24th at the Osprey Hotel, Naas. This exciting event will feature the official launch of the Dairy Processing Technology Centre's (DPTC) pivotal position statement, "Circular Dairy Bioeconomy in Ireland: Harnessing...
Prof. Thom Huppertz, FrieslandCampina delivers webinar on Industry-Academia Interface
Delighted to continue our DPTC - Dairy Processing Technology Centre Friday Webinar Series with Prof. Thom Huppertz, FrieslandCampina. Last Friday, Prof. Huppertz gave an insight into Dairy Research at the Industry-Academia Interface: Models and Muddles, Lessons and...
DPTC Friday WEBINAR Series Continues…
Many thanks to Mohammadreza Khalesi, Assoc. Prof. in Food Science at Proteins and Peptides Research Group University of Limerick for his excellent webinar given to the DPTC Community. We continue with our Friday Webinar Series next week with a planned presentation...
New European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group Regional Section supported by DPTC.
DPTC - Dairy Processing Technology Centre is delighted to support today's official launch of the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) Regional Section.This represents a pivotal moment in making EHEDG’s hygienic design expertise more accessible to...
Research Impact on Industry Partners – RFA 2 Seminar
The DPTC Research Focus Area 2 Technical Seminar was recently held at University of Limerick. The Focus Area Research was introduced by Dr Anne Marie Henihan and Prof. Vincent O'Flaherty University of Galway. The purpose was to give a valued update to our industry...
Meet the funders..
DPTC's Dr Abigail Pattenden had the privilege of participating in the "Meet the Funders" Session as part of the Bernal Institute, University of Limerick's Sustainability event. The session provided valuable insights into the various funding opportunities supporting...
DPTC Work Ready Programme – Apply Now!
The DPTC Work Ready Graduate Programme is open for applications! If you are interested in training and upskilling in the dairy processing and technology sector, get in touch directly with Dr Abigail Pattenden - abigail.pattenden@dptc.ie
DPTC Knowledge Day 2024
DPTC held its Annual Knowledge Day Event on 7th March at University of Limerick, where the theme focused on navigating the future challenges within dairy processing to achieve sustainable growth and foster innovation. The guest speakers brought expert opinions and...
RFA 1 (Milk Composition-driven Adaptive Processing) Symposium
An extremely informative RFA 1 (Milk Composition-driven Adaptive Processing) Symposium was co-chaired today by Prof. Diarmuid (JJ) Sheehan and Prof. Seamus O'Mahony. There was a series of presentations to Industry partners from our Research teams on results of...
DPTC Centre Steering Committee
Many thanks to Jim Bergin and Michelle Collins, Tirlán for hosting the DPTC Centre Steering Committee recently. There was great engagement from both Industry and the Research Performing Organisations on the day.
Society of Dairy Technology 80th Anniversary Conference
Dr Anna V. Piterina, Mary Ferry, Dr Anne Marie Henihan, DPTC - Dairy Processing Technology Centre Director, and DPTC researchers Nurdan Ersöz and Kexin Zhang are delighted to be attending and exhibiting at the Society of Dairy Technology 80th Anniversary Conference...
New Associate Members
We are delighted to welcome Siemens Process Systems Engineering Ltd (SPSE) as an Associate Member to DPTC. SPSE is committed to working with both academic and industrial partners to advance the digitalistion capabilities of process industries to create added value in...
DPTC Knowledge Day 2022
The DPTC Knowledge Day 2022 was held at the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise, on 12 May. The day was a resounding success: with 10 presentations from invited speakers from across the globe, our attendees heard the latest in research from data integration in dairy to...
Researcher Days
On 10 February we held our first Researcher Day of DPTC 2. This event offered an opportunity for researchers to meet and develop relationships with others in the DPTC community, and to form a solid foundation for academic/industry collaborative research. We would like...
DPTC success for CareerFIT Plus Call 2
DPTC has been awarded five CareerFIT PLUS fellowships in the latest round of funding from Enterprise Ireland. Three of the successful applicants have accepted these positions and will work with our PIs and Industry Partners over the next three years, addressing...
Dr Jacky Sorrel Bouanga Boudiombo recognised by L’Oreal UNESCO For Women in Science Awards
Congratulations to Dr Jacky Sorrel Bouanga Boudiombo for her award as part of the top 20 Young Talents for Sub-Saharan Africa awarded by the L'Oreal UNESCO For Women in Science 2021 edition. Dr Bouanga Boudiombo, who has a PhD in Chemistry, has recently joined the...
DPTC Phase 2 Launch
We were delighted to welcome our DPTC community to the Phase 2 Launch. It was great to finally meet face-to-face after such a challenging year for all. Many thanks to all of our speakers on the day. We were delighted to have An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, Leo Clancy, CEO...
Dr Anne Marie Henihan appointed as new centre director
Dr Anne Marie Henihan, has been appointed as the new Centre Director of Dairy Processing Technology Centre (DPTC), the Enterprise Ireland Technology Centre hosted at the University of Limerick. The DPTC is an industry-academic collaboration with a research...
Technology centres end of year report 2020
Download Technology Centres Report 2020 Technology Centres played a pivotal role in Ireland’s fight against Covid-19 – Eight centres bridge gap between research and industry Technology Centres played a pivotal role in Ireland’s fight against Covid-19 during last year,...
CareerFit Plus is now open
Enterprise Ireland is pleased to announce the second and final Call for Proposals for the Career Development Fellowship in the National Technology Centre and Technology Gateway Programme. Unique career development opportunity for researchers interested in working in...
DPTC Pulse Newsletter – January 2025
Download the DPTC Pulse Newsletter for January 2025 here or browse the newsletter below:
Exciting Updates for the DPTC Webinar Series (Members Only)!
As we continue our DPTC Friday Webinar Series, we are thrilled to announce an exciting lineup of speakers and topics. January 31: Nathan Mirdamadi, Global Director of Sanitation at Kerry, will present on the "Evolution of Sanitation & Food Safety". Gain insights...
DPTC Awards Announcement
Celebrating the achievements of our outstanding researchers and innovators at the DPTC Annual Conference 2024. DPTC honoured exceptional research through our sponsored awards. The winners were:RFA1 Overall Winner: Sara Pacheco PappenheimRFA2 Overall Winner: Alejandra...
Circular Dairy Economy Summit: Harnessing Opportunities for a Sustainable Future
The Circular Dairy Summit, takes place on October 24th at the Osprey Hotel, Naas. This exciting event will feature the official launch of the Dairy Processing Technology Centre's (DPTC) pivotal position statement, "Circular Dairy Bioeconomy in Ireland: Harnessing...
Prof. Thom Huppertz, FrieslandCampina delivers webinar on Industry-Academia Interface
Delighted to continue our DPTC - Dairy Processing Technology Centre Friday Webinar Series with Prof. Thom Huppertz, FrieslandCampina. Last Friday, Prof. Huppertz gave an insight into Dairy Research at the Industry-Academia Interface: Models and Muddles, Lessons and...
DPTC Friday WEBINAR Series Continues…
Many thanks to Mohammadreza Khalesi, Assoc. Prof. in Food Science at Proteins and Peptides Research Group University of Limerick for his excellent webinar given to the DPTC Community. We continue with our Friday Webinar Series next week with a planned presentation...