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Minister @SimonHarrisTD publishes independent report on supports for PhD researchers in Ireland – via @merrionstreet • @insight_centre @crt_ai @SEFSUCC @UCCResearch https://t.co/lzq48YdsJg pic.twitter.com/M4B4oaL1jF
— Prof. Barry O'Sullivan, MRIA (@BarryOSullivan) June 26, 2023
Great day out for all the family at the Insight Tent where our CRT -AI students were taking part at the the Carnival of Science 2023 festivities in Cork, Ireland.
A new activity at our @insight_centre and @crt_ai tent today at #WeAreCork’s #CarnivalofScience focuses on #GenerativeAI systems such as #ChatGPT and #dalle2. Visit us at the @insight_centre tent on #DiscoveryWay. Kids always enjoy Dall•E 2! Web: https://t.co/oDE733riv0 pic.twitter.com/dmlJtqd7wL
— Prof. Barry O'Sullivan, MRIA (@BarryOSullivan) June 11, 2023
One jam packed week of NLP training coordinated by Professor Paul Buitelaar and team. Winners of the NLP competition were rewarded with CRT-AI branded certificate of achievvement.
Images courtesy of team at UoG.


We are so delighted for team #CRTAI #PhDs Vitor (DCU), Samaksh (UCC), Yumnah (UL) Kevlyn (UoG)for being part of the winning team at this years NLP Training week Challenge coordinated by Professor @PaulBuitelaar @OmniaHZayed @miharcan @johnmccrae & Hilda Fitzpatrick @galwayDSI #AI pic.twitter.com/I6hJqvHuc9
— SFI CRT in Artificial Intelligence (@crt_ai) June 9, 2023
Our CRT in AI students annual visit to Xperi in Galway, where PhD researchers learned bout the latest insights in AI delivered technologies in audio, and imaging.
We had a great visit to Xperi Galway today, where we learned about their innovative solutions in audio, imaging, & AI. Thanks to the #CRTAI #PhDs for joining us and sharing their insights. #XperiGalway #CRTAI #AIinnovation #phdlife pic.twitter.com/3v7tSQy48q
— SFI CRT in Artificial Intelligence (@crt_ai) June 6, 2023
In conjunction with ADVANCE CRT , a very successful coffee morning was held on May 30th featuring Dr. Diego Carraro who gave an amazing talk to our CRT students at UCC about his PhD journey.
An amazing talk given by Dr Diego Carraro today where he talks about his PhD journey & life as Post doctoral researcher@insight_centre
Here are his tips: Commit fully to your PhD Build your community from the outset Don't be afraid to ask Show your interest Have fun! 💪#AI pic.twitter.com/wc6RJbxzC4— SFI CRT in Artificial Intelligence (@crt_ai) May 30, 2023
Tech Fest 2023 – Clayton Hotel Cork
Thanks to our CRT in AI PhD Researchers who made TechFest 2023 held in Cork a successful one! Your engagement and attendance helps you to share your research, engage in insightful discussion with others o the latest in your field of study, Knowledge sharing and invaluable opportunities to gain new insights!

Congratulations to all our wonderful PhD Researchers at UCC who took part in PG Review day at UCC’s School of CS&IT.
Featured are some of our CRT in AI Students from Cohort 2,3, and 4 in below tweet!
Our PG Review Day @UCCCS is all about our wonderful #CRTAI #PhD Researchers, and their fascinating work to advance #AI Research. Their work adds to our understanding of the field and enhances it. pic.twitter.com/GstjToTpXT
— SFI CRT in Artificial Intelligence (@crt_ai) May 19, 2023
CP Week 2023 – Luncheon & Poster Session
This week long training session was celebrated with a PhD Researcher and Industry event lunch where we had a meeting with wonderful colleagues from industry.
We even had had a lovely games session ice breaker session in between!

Photo credit: Daniella Traynor
What a great time! Thanks to our PhD cohorts from across the programme, as well as industry friends and academics who joined us for the networking event during CP Training Week 2023 @UCC @BNYMellon @XperiOfficial @KPMG @Valeo_Group @QualcommEU @Trellix pic.twitter.com/J3adToUo4Y
— SFI CRT in Artificial Intelligence (@crt_ai) May 18, 2023
Now Accepting: Applications to our PhD programme
We are seeking the brightest sparks for our PhD programme, and we welcome you to apply!
At CRT in AI we celebrate and support all individuals, regardless!
Our goal is to represent, and sincerely welcome applications from racially visible people, persons with
disability, individuals from all backgrounds regardless of gender.

30+ Fully funded PhD positions at the
SFI Centre for Research Training in Artificial Intelligence.
Start Dates: September/October 2023
Locations: Cork, Limerick, Dublin, Galway
Click Apply (it’s to your right!) to start your journey!
Contact: crt-ai@cs.ucc.ie for more information.
The Future Professional Skills Showcase 2023
February 21st-22nd 2023
Future Professional Skills Showcase – Conference/Event
The purpose of this event is to support our PhD researchers in learning and understanding the technology landscape when they graduate. Researchers will be able to leverage their PhD journey to become work-ready and acquire the professional skills that will improve their employability after graduation.
During the two-day event, we will create an environment where industry partners can meet with our students. SFI-funded Centres for Research Training (CRTs): Artificial Intelligence CRT and the Advance CRT, have developed an itinerary catered to your needs. We are Looking forward to bringing all four cohorts together under one roof and to have them join us over the two days.

SFI CRT in Artificial Intelligence Pod Cast Ep.2 – The Turing Point Pod Cast
CRT in AI PhD Researchers; Anais Murat and Sharmi Dev Gupta moderate a lively conversation with Dr. Begum Genc
and PhD Researcher Buvana Ganesh from CRT in AI about the impacts of gender bias in Artificial Intelligence.
”It’s Time to Talk About Bias.”
Read the second issue of our newsletter here: https://crtai.news/TheTuringPoint-Issue-2.html
