GalwayBayFM
Listen

Consortium involving GMIT to apply for Technological University status before year end

Share this article
Consortium involving GMIT to apply for Technological University status before year end

Galway Bay fm newsroom - An application for technological university status is expected from GMIT, Sligo and Letterkenny, by the end of the year.

Advertisement

Last month, €5.7 million was allocated to the Connacht Ulster Alliance consortium in a bid to assist with the application for the designation.

It comes as the Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has announced Athlone and Limerick institutes of technology are applying for TU status today.

Advertisement

Minister of State for Further Education Niall Collins says it'll provide many educational opportunities for students in the region.

Advertisement

Galway Bay FM News

Galway Bay FM News provides trusted, comprehensive coverage and analysis of local, national, and international stories.

Tune in every hour, Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, with breakfast updates at 7:30 and 8:30.

Catch the multi-award-winning FYI Galway from 5pm for all your news and sport, along with traffic and business information.

Download the Galway Bay FM app to get the latest stories on the go and stay connected on Facebook, Instagram and X

Advertisement
Coming up next
Loading...

Loading...

00:00 - 00:00
Share

There's no information about upcoming shows.
Up Next:Loading...