ATU Sligo Newsletter May 2022
ATLANTIC TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (ATU)
The Atlantic Technological University (Ollscoil Teichneolaíochta an Atlantaigh) was launched on Monday, April 4th 2022, by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD.
Speaking at a landmark event at ATU Sligo and live-streamed to campuses in Galway, Mayo and Donegal, Minister Harris told a large gathering of students, staff and dignitaries — including ATU President Dr Orla Flynn and ATU Chair Maura McNally — that the new Technological University launch was a landmark day and said that the new ATU would become a ‘powerhouse’ in the region.
ATU will serve 21,000 students and be one of the largest multi-campus universities in Ireland, with eight campuses, research centres and iHubs. The university will be supported by 2,250 staff, delivering practice-oriented study and research. Over 600 higher educational programmes will be available, from apprenticeships to doctoral level qualifications. Read more about the ATU launch here
HERE TO HELP
The ATU Sligo team are live! Chat to us today or anytime during the CAO Change of Mind window using the contact details below, at our CAO Hub or through any of our social media channels.
CAO CHANGE OF MIND Q&A SESSIONS
We will host virtual CAO Change of Mind Q&A sessions on Thursday 30th June and Friday July 1st. Simply go to atu.ie/sligo or @atusligo across social media platforms to ask us your last minute CAO questions.
CAO HUB
The CAO Hub includes lots of information and videos on accommodation, Sligo as a student destination, sports, student supports, clubs & societies and lots more. Visit the ATU Sligo CAO Hub
SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN
ATU Sligo Sports Scholarship applications are now open for the academic year 2022/2023. Check out our Sports Scholarship brochure and apply HERE
STUDENT LIFE AT ATU SLIGO
College is not just about studying and with all of this on our doorstep, it is no surprise that Sligo is such a popular third level destination. Check out the Student Life at ATU Sligo Video
FREE MATHS GRINDS
Higher and ordinary level Leaving Cert Maths students, alongside higher-level Junior Cert Maths students, can access free maths grinds here. Eva’s Maths Grinds has been produced by ATU Sligo Electronic and Computer Engineering lecturers Eva Murphy and Seán Mullery. Students have access to over 500 videos which work through previous exam paper questions.
ALTERNATIVE MATHS EXAM
Two alternative mathematics examinations (one set at honours level and one at ordinary level) will take place in Late August/Early September for applicants who did not get the required results in the Leaving Certificate to satisfy entry requirements on our programmes.
The purpose of these examinations is to provide applicants with a “second chance” opportunity to achieve the minimum mathematics entry requirements for their chosen ATU Sligo programmes. Both examinations will take place on campus in ATU Sligo. They will be 2.5 hour exams.
There are also comprehensive on-line resources available, including revision notes and sample papers to support students taking the examination in August. Students can register an account to access these free supports here
Exact dates and times are dependent on the Leaving Cert Examinations results issue. Please follow @atusligo social media channels for updated information.
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EXPO
The 8th Sligo Engineering & Technology Expo returned to an all in-person event and welcomed its largest attendance ever in Sligo last week. Over 1,200 visitors to the Expo enjoyed an array of talks and projects, including robotics, automated machinery and smart-home devices. Over 100 final year, students presented their projects which included projects that reflect a changing world with Social Distance Detectors, Cryptocurrency wallet and a car-pooling app. A catalogue of the Expo, which includes student projects, can be viewed here
MAJOR DEVELOPMENT WORK UNDERWAY
Work is well underway on two major developments at ATU Sligo. The project will include a complete rebuild of J Block (below), turning the single floor 1970’s building into a modern four storey complex that will enhance the modern state-of-the-art campus which has seen significant development over recent years.
The rebuild of Block L is also underway, phase two in the development of the Yeats Academy of Arts, Design and Architecture department and form a North-Campus Creative Hub in ATU Sligo. Block L will include a tiered seated theatre which will become a cultural beacon for the northwest region.
Kind regards,
ATU Sligo Schools Liaison Team
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Jacqueline Mellett |
Micheál Dowdican |
Glenda Conway |
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Schools Liaison Officer |
Schools Liaison Officer |
Marketing Officer |
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M: 087 9300057
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M: 086 8984086
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M: 087 6452570
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New Programmes
BBS (Hons) in Tourism & Event Management
Level 8 |CAO Code: SG151 | Duration: 3 Years | www.itsligo.ie/SG151
Level 7 |CAO Code: SG140 | Duration: 3 Years | www.itsligo.ie/SG140
BBS (Hons) in Marketing
Level 8 |CAO Code: SG150 | Duration: 4 Years | www.itsligo.ie/SG150
Level 7 |CAO Code: SG139 | Duration: 3 Years | www.itsligo.ie/SG139
Level 8 | CAO Code: SG255 | Duration: 3 Years | www.itsligo.ie/SG255
BA (Hons) in Business & Information Communications Technology (ICT)
Level 8 | CAO Code: SG145 | Duration: 3 Years | www.itsligo.ie/SG145
NEW Level 8 Engineering Programmes
The new suite of level 8 Engineering programmes offers great flexibility. The common entry allows students to understand where their true passion lies before specialising from Year Two.
- BSc (Hons) General Engineering
Level 8 | CAO Code SG341 | Duration: 4 Years | www.itsligo.ie/SG341
- BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
Level 8 | CAO Code SG342 | Duration: 4 Years | www.itsligo.ie/SG342
- BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Level 8 | CAO Code SG344 | Duration: 4 Years | www.itsligo.ie/SG344
- BEng (Hons) Electronics & Self Driving Technologies
Level 8 | CAO Code SG349 | Duration: 4 Years | www.itsligo.ie/SG349
- BEng (Hons) Robotics and Automation
Level 8 | CAO Code SG350 | Duration: 4 Years | www.itsligo.ie/SG350
WORK BASED LEARNING
ATU Sligo has launched a new work-based degree in Mechatronic Systems Engineering where students located anywhere in Ireland spend the full three years of their degree in the workplace, in a paid traineeship, gaining credit for their workplace learning while studying their academic modules online.
- BEng in Mechatronic Systems
