technological universities

‘It Doesn’t Mean Copying DCU or Trinity’: TUs Sell a New Message

The whirlwind project to convert institutes of technology to technological universities is nearing completion, but what's the next step?
By Emer Moreau
Editorial

It’s Time for the Next Phase of the Technological University Project

Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris announced two new technological universities this week.

Technological University for the North West to Open Next Year

Galway-Mayo IT, Letterkenny IT and Sligo IT are to merge to form Ireland's fourth such institution.
By Emer Moreau

GMIT, Letterkenny IT, IT Sligo Alliance Apply for Technological University Status

The announcement comes just weeks after the government granted Athlone IT and Limerick IT technological university status.
By Jody Druce

Harris Grants Technological University status to Athlone IT and Limerick IT

The new technological university for the Midlands and Midwest will be the third such institution in Ireland.
By Nathan Moore

AIT-LIT Consortium Apply for Technological University Status

The consortium hopes to see the new technological university created by next September.
By Cormac Watson

Former HEA Chief Tom Boland May Be Just What TUSE Needs to Get Off the Ground

Tom Boland's experience and know-how will be important for the future of the south-east's aspirations of having a university, writes Faye Curran.
By Faye Curran

Former HEA Chief Appointed to Develop Plans for Tech University in South-East

Waterford and Carlow IT published their plans to form a technological university back in 2015.
By Molly Furey

Technological Universities a ‘Priority’, Says Harris

Technological Universities were a staple of the previous government's higher education agenda.
By Cormac Watson

DKIT Staff Lift Strike Threat, After Institute Promises to Pursue TU Status

The decision averted planned strike action by staff over concerns about the college's strategic future.
By Emer Moreau