TU Dublin Faculty of Sciences and Health Welcomes Dr John Colreavy, Director of Meat Technology Ireland, Teagasc
TU Dublin Faculty of Sciences and Health was pleased to welcome Dr John Colreavy, Director of Meat Technology Ireland at Teagasc, for a productive engagement with researchers specialising in meat, food, and food packaging. The event, held at Central Quad, featured a presentation by Dr Colreavy on the role of Meat Technology Ireland in advancing research and innovation in the meat sector.
Colleagues from the School of Food Science and Environmental Health, School of Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Sciences, and School of Physics, Clinical and Optometric Sciences shared their expertise through brief research pitches. Their presentations highlighted how their work aligns with meat research, particularly in areas such as food safety, packaging, sensing, spectral and microscopic imaging, the circular economy, and meat quality.
Many faculty members are already collaborating with Teagasc and other industry partners on projects related to meat science and packaging, further strengthening the university’s contribution to this vital sector. The discussions provided an opportunity to explore key research priorities and potential new collaborations.
Speaking about the visit, Prof. Christine O’Connor, Head of Research and Innovation, Faculty of Sciences and Health, emphasised the importance of industry-academic partnerships:
We were delighted to welcome Dr John Colreavy to engage with our researchers. This visit highlights the strong alignment between our faculty’s expertise and the priorities of Meat Technology Ireland. Collaborations like these are crucial in driving innovation, ensuring food safety, and developing sustainable solutions in the meat industry. We look forward to building on these discussions and strengthening our research partnerships.
To conclude the visit, Dr Colreavy toured the laboratory facilities in the School of Food Science and Environmental Health, gaining first-hand insight into the cutting-edge research being conducted at TU Dublin.
This visit underscores the pivotal role of collaborative research at TU Dublin in driving innovation, advancing food science, and addressing key industry challenges.