The Claude Shannon Institute has been founded with the following aims:

• Support research in coding theory and cryptography, and all related areas of mathematics including discrete mathematics, algebra, algebraic geometry and number theory.
• Create a network of mathematicians, engineers, computer scientists and industry partners.
• Increase inter-institutional collaboration among the university partners National University of Ireland Maynooth, Dublin City University, University College Dublin, and the University College Cork.
• Provide a coordinated interdisciplinary four year Ph.D. programme as part of a new Fourth Level Ireland, equipping graduates for both academia and industry.
• Establish mathematics outreach and education programmes.

Keywords:

Coding Theory; Cryptography; Mathematics; Computer Science; Algebraic Geometry