Work commences on new teaching building for Limerick university

THE DEVELOPMENT of a major new teaching and research facility at the Moylish campus of the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) has begun. 

The new Applied Science and Information Technology (ASIT) Building will mark a significant milestone in the ongoing development of the campus and is scheduled for completion over a 26-month period.

The ASIT facility is expected to be operational as a teaching and learning space in 2028 with the project now having commenced at the campus in Limerick.

This state-of-the-art building will provide 5,200m2 of specialist teaching and research space, including purpose-built science laboratories, computer rooms, general teaching spaces, a large lecture theatre, staff offices and smarter travel changing rooms.

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Professor Vincent Cunnane, President, Technological University of the Shannon, spoke about the new facility, saying; “This new facility at Moylish will provide state-of-the-art teaching, research and collaboration spaces that will empower our students, staff and partners to thrive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

“This is a very significant project for Moylish and the northside of Limerick, supporting our mission to deliver high-impact, future-focused education and research. It also reflects our deep commitment to sustainability and accessibility, while strengthening our role as a driver of innovation and investment.”

The new development will feature a screened plant area at roof level and is designed to meet high sustainability standards including the installation of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) panels and a Sustainable Drainage System.

The project includes important upgrades to campus accessibility and active travel infrastructure.

These will include a new pedestrian crossing and walkway, 148 new bicycle parking spaces—88 of which will be housed in a secure covered shelter—with an additional 60 located under the soffit of the building itself.

Universal access will be improved through the reconfiguration of existing car parking to include eight accessible parking bays and a new set-down area.

Located adjacent to the original main campus building, the new facility will create a consolidated cluster of teaching and research activity at Moylish.  This proximity allows for shared services and technical support between existing and new laboratory spaces and enables a seamless connection  between undergraduate , postgraduate and research activity —reinforcing TUS’s commitment to research-informed teaching.