Massive increase in applicants for IT Sligo courses
The Institute of Technology Sligo has seen a dramatic increase in CAO applicants with an increase of 32% on last year. That translates into an increase of 1,701 applicants this year compared to last year. Although nationally there has been an increase in applicants of 8.6%, the institute has seen…
Kenny calls for more third level places
Calls are being made on the minister for higher education to increase the number of third level places available to students so as to offset the increased CAO points required for access to certain courses this year. The calls have been made by the Sligo Leitrim TD, Martin Kenny…
Students must accept round 2 CAO offers by this evening
Students in the North West and around the country have until this evening to accept their second round CAO offers. The IT in Sligo is urging students to complete the process as soon as possible and not to leave it until the very last minute. The offers will be accepted…
IT Sligo President says major projects need engineering graduates
The Head of IT Sligo says there’s huge demand for engineering graduates. Dr. Brendan McCormack says major infrastructural projects like the N4 Castlebaldwin Collooney are looking for skilled graduates in science and engineering all the time. But he says the uptake by school leavers is still low. Dr. McCormack was…
IT Sligo & LYIT campuses hosting open days next week ahead of CAO deadline
Second level and mature students will get a chance to check out colleges in the North West next week ahead of the CAO application deadline. IT Sligo will be holding an Open Evening on campus next Tuesday, January 17th, from 6pm until 8pm. The event aims to help students weigh…