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…
New Technological University confirmed for the North West
A new Technological University for the North West has been confirmed today my Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris. Following the successful application by ITSligo, LYIT and GMIT, the multi campus University will encompass eight locations across Sligo, Donegal, Mayo and Galway. This is the fourth such institution to be…
€4m boost for NW technological university
The formation of a technological university in the north west has been given a significant boost with an allocation of over €4m. The money is going towards the Connacht Ulster Alliancem which encompasses ITSligo, LYIT and GMIT; their ultimate goal is to create a univeristy for the region. All three…
Minister Harris meets Oireachtas members to discuss new technological university
It’s hoped the west and north west of Ireland will have its own technological university by January next year. It follows a meeting today between all Oireachtas members from the region with the Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris. It’s now up to an international panel to adjudicate on the…
Application for north west Technological University to be submitted today
IT Sligo, along with GMIT and Letterkenny IT will today submit their application for Technological University Status. The Minister with responsibility for Higher Education Simon Harris is expected appoint an international expert panel to examine the case for the proposed University prior to it being examined by the Higher…
Minister Harris ‘hopeful’ of receiving North West Technological University application soon
The Minister for Further and Higher Education is ‘hopeful’ of receiving an application to establish a Technological University in the north west soon. Independent Sligo/Leitrim TD, Marian Harkin sought an update on developments with the Connacht/Ulster Alliance in the Dail today with Minister Simon Harris. If an application is received,…
Efforts continue to establish a new technological university
Efforts to establish a new technological university for the region are continuing with the presidents of three third-level colleges having resumed onsite, face-to-face meetings for the first time since the Covid-19 enforced shutdown. The presidents of Letterkenny IT, IT Sligo, and Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology had been meeting weekly…