Technological University represents a ‘watershed moment’ for I.T. Sligo.
I.T. Sligo President Dr Brendan McCormack has described the creation of a new Technological University for the North West as a game changer when it comes to third level education and a watershed moment for the staff and students at IT Sligo. Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris confirmed…
Minister Harris hosting meeting about Technological University on Monday
The Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris is hosting a cross party meeting this coming Monday with all Oireachtas members in the north west deputies about the Connacht Ulster Alliance Technological University. Teachers Union of Ireland representatives at IT Sligo, GMIT and LYIT voted in favour of forming the University…
Head of IT Sligo enourages graduates to pursue careers in the North West
Graduates are being encouraged to stay and build their careers in the North West. Over 1,500 students graduated from IT Sligo last week. The new graduates received higher education qualifications ranging from Higher Certificate to PhD. The President of IT Sligo, Dr Brendan McCormack says currently only 30% of students…
IT Sligo President outlines benefits of becoming Technological University
IT Sligo will be celebrating 50 years in existence in three years time. And by that time, it’s hoped the institute may be well on its way to becoming an technological university. In a presentation to a meeting of Sligo County Council yesterday, IT President Brendan McCormack outlined the college’s…
IT Sligo president tells council that fall in region’s population is cause of concern
The president of IT Sligo says the loss of population in counties Sligo, Donegal and Mayo is a serious concern. The latest census showed that the population is falling in Sligo, Donegal and Mayo which is the main catchment area for IT Sligo. Dr Brendan McCormack says it’s a double…