South East Technological University (SETU) proudly announced the success of students Gemma Lanigan and Emmet Townsend on winning both the ‘Engineering and Innovation’ and ‘Sub Category: Product Design’ awards at the Smarter Travel Student Awards on 25 April, 2024. Both Gemma and Emmet are currently enrolled on SETU’s Bachelor of Arts in Product Design Innovation at the University’s campus in Carlow.
The Smarter Travel Student Awards invite participants to develop projects that support sustainable and active travel to, from, and on campus.
The project developed by Gemma and Emmet, entitled Boundary Beam, impressed the judging panel with its innovative approach and tangible impact on promoting sustainable travel behaviours among the university community. Boundary Beam is a personal safety device showcasing the recommended 1.5 metre distance vehicles should abide by while overtaking cyclists.
SETU's dedication to sustainability
Jessica O’Hara, SETU’s Sustainability Manager, expressed gratitude and excitement about the recognition, stating, “We are delighted by the success of our students, Gemma Lanigan and Emmet Townsend, and their wins at the Smarter Travel Student Awards. The award not only recognizes SETU's dedication to sustainability but highlights its leadership in shaping a more environmentally conscious future. Their fantastic winning project, Boundary Beam, is a clever invention that enhances cyclist safety and confidence on our roads, while promoting eco-friendly travel habits on our campus.”
The Smarter Travel Student Awards serve as a platform to celebrate and showcase the remarkable efforts of students across the country in promoting sustainable transportation solutions.
More information on the awards can be found at smartertravelstudentawards.ie
For more information about SETU and its sustainability efforts, please visit www.SETU.ie
Photo Caption: L-R, Gemma Lanigan and Emmet Townsend, students of the Bachelor of Arts in Product Innovation Design at SETU in Carlow, are pictured with Barry Colleary, Head of Transport Modelling at the National Transport Authority, at the Smarter Travel Student Awards where they accepted awards for their project, Boundary Beam, a personal safety device for cyclists.
