Sligo Primary School pupils to learn French from a robot
Pupils in five Primary Schools across Co. Sligo are to get help learning French from a robot. The walking and talking robot, called ‘Nao’, is capable of assisting teachers with a variety of subjects such as music, art and sport. Fitted with numerous sensors, it can interact with it’s environment…
Minister Donnelly’s visit to ITSligo Vaccination Centre labelled a ‘PR stunt’
A local Councillor has slammed Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly’s visit to the ITSligo Vaccination Centre labeling it as a ‘PR Stunt’. Minister Donnelly visited the vaccination centre yesterday and Fine Gael Councillor, Thomas Walsh says the visit was ‘inexcusable’ given the record number of people waiting for a bed…
Sligo Students Union President says adequate accommodation available for new year
The new president of the Students Union in Sligo has moved to ease the fears of those attending third level education in Sligo in relation to rising College costs. Yesterday it was reported that the cost of third level education in some is set to increase by as much as…
Walk in vaccination centres open across the region
Walk in centres for a first dose Covid-19 vaccine are open across the region for everyone aged 16 and over this weekend following last weeks success. The vaccination centre at IT Sligo is open today from 10am to 4pm and on Sunday from 10am to 2pm The Carrick on Shannon…
€1.2m in funding for ITSligo to help SME’s expand
IT Sligo has been awarded a €1.2 million in funding from the European Institute of Innovation & Technology to help SME’s across the northwest region to expand their business. The funding was awarded under a Pilot Call for Proposals, inviting higher education institutions to design activities that will enhance their…
Students asked not to travel for accommodation unless necessary
The Union of Students in Ireland says the Government must support student renters due to new restrictions in colleges. It’s after Higher Education Minister, Simon Harris, announced most students across the country have to do their courses online for the next three weeks. ITSligo have published guidelines for students which…
ITSligo ranked in top 5 of IT’s and Universities
ITSligo have placed in the top 5 IT’s and Universities in the country. The independent ranking system was conducted by U-Multirank, an organisation that grades third level institutions globally. The IT received 9 ‘A grades’ in different categories which also places them as the top IT in the country. Dr.…