Further funding announced for Sligo Colleges
Over €60,000 euro was being allocated to Sligo’s two third level education institutions in order to help students with disabilities attend college in Sligo. The funding was announced today by Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris T.D. as part of a national Government funding initiative. €50,000 will go…
IT President: Come off WiFi to allow students to study online
The President of IT Sligo has said people need to come off their household WiFi to allow students to continue their studies. This comes after reports of many secondary and third levels students across the North West are struggling to study and access online resources due to poor broadband connectivity.…
IT Sligo drawing up plans for college closure over Covid-19 fears
Board of management and senior members at IT Sligo are meeting this afternoon to discuss the government’s decision to close all colleges, schools, childcare facilities and public cultural institutions over the Coronavirus. A number of the members will be meeting with the department of education to gather more information on…
Clean Coast Roadshow to come to Sligo and Donegal
The Clean Coasts Roadshow initiative is set to land in Donegal and in Sligo this Month. They are to hold seminars right across the North West with the first one starting in Annagry Community Hall in Donegal on the 15th of February at 11 am. Topics and talks on climate…
IT Sligo plans a year long programme to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year
The Institute of Technology in Sligo is planning a year-long programme of events in 2020 to mark its 50 years in existence. During the past 50 years the college has progressed from being a regional technical college with 100 students to becoming an Institute of Technology with 7,000 students today.…
Seven things to do in Sligo for Students on a budget
Ard Nua is one of Sligo’s most popular student accommodation spots. They recommended seven things to do nearby the luxury student accommodation for less than 20 euro! Situated less than 600m from IT Sligo and the town centre it is an ideal location for IT Sligo Students.With buses that stop…
IT Sligo offers repeat Maths exam as thousands fail the subject
Maths: Third level colleges are offering repeat Maths exams to help students access courses. Today’s results reveal that despite more students taking honours Maths, the subject still poses a challenge for students with over 3700 students failing the exam. Most of the failures were at ordinary level. Education Minister Richard…