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Dublin Institute of Technology Building Ireland’s Future
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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
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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
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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
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1.3km to Spire
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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
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Timeline 2002Government ‘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 2007Master planners appointed following worldwide interest 2008First Planning Application 2009Construction begins 2012 Occupation commences
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Funding for New Campus
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Projected construction cost €1,120 million Funded by:€m Exchequer Funding250 DIT generated funding350 Philanthropy70 Commercially generated450 Total1,120
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Sports & Recreation Gym Swimming Pool Sports Halls Squash Courts Climbing Wall Outdoor Pitches Tennis Courts Target €5m
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Schools of Excellence Accounting & Finance Architecture Construction Optometry Marketing Real Estate Retail & Services Management Spatial Planning Tourism Target €18m
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Research & Innovation A wide range of research programmes R & D Centres Business development programmes Incubator and Enterprise space Target €9m
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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
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Student Hall Conferences, Exhibitions, Cultural Events, Conferring and Examinations Community Access Helping young people and communities overcome socio-economic barriers to education Target €5m Target €1m
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Renaissance Campaign Targets Conservatory of Music & Drama €20m Library €10m Student Hall €2m Schools of Excellence €18m Research & Special Projects €9m Primary Care Academy €5m Sports Centre €5m Community Access Programme €1m
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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
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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 john.corrigan@dit.ie
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DIT Foundation Contacts John Corrigan, Chief Executive Tel. (01) 4023452 Email john.corrigan@dit.ie Siobhan Broughan, Development Manager Tel. (01) 4023425 Email siobhan.broughan@dit.ie DIT Foundation 143-149 Rathmines Road Dublin 6
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