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UCD Unveils €5 Million AI Weather Forecasting Centre

9/20/2025

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University College Dublin (UCD) launched the AIMSIR Centre, focusing on AI-driven weather forecasting, backed by a €5 million investment from Met Éireann.
The centre will bring together over 60 researchers to enhance Ireland's forecasting capabilities.
AIMSIR aims to improve predictions for extreme weather using over 100 years of historical data and current satellite imagery.
UCD President Orla Feely highlighted the need for advanced weather prediction due to climate change.
Minister James Lawless described AIMSIR as a pioneering initiative for AI-driven climate research in Ireland.

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University College Dublin (UCD) launched the AIMSIR Centre, focusing on AI-driven weather forecasting, backed by a €5 million investment from Met Éireann.
The centre will bring together over 60 researchers to enhance Ireland's forecasting capabilities.
AIMSIR aims to improve predictions for extreme weather using over 100 years of historical data and current satellite imagery.
UCD President Orla Feely highlighted the need for advanced weather prediction due to climate change.
Minister James Lawless described AIMSIR as a pioneering initiative for AI-driven climate research in Ireland.