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Capturing the real-world effect of ATU’s research activities and the RISE@ATU project
Aligned with our region’s Smart Specialisation Strategy, this objective area celebrates the people, partners and progress driving change across our communities.
What? Monitored through data analytics, bibliometrics and performance indicators
So what? Captured through compelling case studies, success stories, podcasts and first-hand accounts.
RISE@ATU alignment with ATU Strategic Plan
The ATU Strategic Plan 2024-28 is underpinned by five Guiding Lights: Enabling Education, Engaged Research, Connected Ecosystem, Transformed Organisation and Sustainability for the Future.
RISE@ATU strongly supports the overall objectives of Engaged Research and Connected Ecosystem. The implementation of these guiding lights is being monitored by the following Key Performance Indicators:
Engaged Research through Impact KPIs
- Annual research expenditure
- Number of postgraduate students
- Number of postdoctoral researchers under TU RISE
- Number of professors
Connected Ecosystem KPIs
- Number of enterprises supported through TU RISE (RCO01)
- Number of start-ups supported on ATU campuses
- Number of cross-border activities
- Number of non-EU international students (Total and FT)
- Number of EU GREEN mobilities
RISE@ATU metrics
The overall success of the RISE@ATU programme is assessed by the following indicators:
- RCO01: Enterprises supported (of which: micro, small, medium, large). 2029 Target: 236
- RCO05: New enterprises supported (established less than 3 years before support by RISE@ATU). 2029 Target: 60
- RCR03: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) introducing product or process innovation. 2029 Target: 142
- RCO1F: No. of female-led enterprises supported.
Once yearly metrics have been validated by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), they will be shared here.
You can find out more about our Enterprise Engagement work at Enterprise Support.
RISE@ATU publications and outputs
Explore our collection of RISE@ATU publications and outputs. These either reflect ongoing RISE@ATU work, or were created by RISE@ATU appointed staff:
Media
World Maritime Day, observed annually on 25 September by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), highlights the vital role of our oceans in daily life and global trade. The 2025 theme, “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”, emphasizes the ocean’s importance to the world economy, our shared responsibility to protect the marine environment, and opportunities for sustainable maritime innovation.
To mark this occasion, ATU researchers showcased how they are shaping the future of our oceans and coasts in the Northwest region of Ireland.
Watch all our World Maritime Day stories here:
Research podcasts
Catch up on the latest episodes of our RISE@ATU Podcast Series hosted by Dr Valerie McTaggart for the IDEAS Postgraduate Research Training Programme (PRTP).
Brochures and reports
ATU Research Showcase
The ATU Research Showcase Series, developed by the ATU Research Coordinator team and funded through RISE@ATU, is a monthly recurring series which highlights pioneering work of 12 chosen researchers and innovators across ATU, coinciding with important national and international initiatives.
ATU’s research impact on SDGs
A research compilation series that highlights how ATU researchers are contributing towards the 17 SDGs released weekly from October 2025.
Booklet of all RISE@ATU projects
