Public demo day featured over 90 student projects exploring AI, gaming, media and ethics in tech
From climate tech to immersive digital art, students at the University of Limerick showcased their creativity, critical thinking and technical skills this week at the CSIS Final Year Project Showcase on April 8, 2025.
Organised by the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, the event took over three floors of UL’s tech building. More than 90 student projects were on display from final year students in Games Development, Computer Systems, Digital Media Design and Music, Media and Performance Technology.
Creative tech with real-world impact: Highlights from the UL showcase
Projects explored a wide range of ideas, including flood detection systems for farmers, fairer online ticketing, augmented reality for tourism and questions around AI ethics in gaming. One installation invited visitors to step into a room and reflect on their right to be forgotten in today’s surveillance culture.
Dr Tabea De Wille, Final Year Project Co-ordinator, said the showcase celebrated more than just coding and design.
“These students have spent months researching and experimenting. Their work shows not just what they’ve learned but how they think. Some tackled major societal challenges while others created personal and meaningful experiences.”
From gaming ethics to climate solutions: Students push boundaries in Final Year Projects
Several awards were presented on the day to recognise standout work.
- Best Overall Project: Anna Christie (Music, Media and Performance Technology) – Digital Shadows and the Right to be Forgotten
- Most Innovative Project (sponsored by Jaguar Land Rover): Kevin Collins – A flood and waterlogging risk system to support agriculture and planning
- Best Industry-Based Project (sponsored by Horizon Fintex): Sushant Bajracharya – A virtual machine tool to support cloud infrastructure services
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award (sponsored by FISC-Ireland): Sam Ennis – TicketSelect, a lottery-based alternative to traditional online ticketing
Dr Patrick Healy, Head of Department, praised the quality of student work.
“These projects reflect the high standard we aim for at UL. The students have shown strong technical skill, creativity and insight. I’m incredibly proud of what they’ve achieved and excited to see what comes next.”
The CSIS department offers industry-level facilities, including sound studios, green screen rooms, 3D printers, editing suites and dedicated labs for coding and game design. Graduates have gone on to careers with companies like Apple, Dell, Accenture and SAP, as well as in creative industries around the world.
Some of its most notable alumni include Emmy and BAFTA-winning VFX producer Ali Griffiths, award-winning musician MuRli and sound artist Brona Martin, now lecturing at the University of Greenwich.
With fresh ideas, real-world applications and creative thinking on full display, this year’s showcase once again confirmed UL as a hub for emerging talent in tech and design.