News archive
9 Jan 2023 |
How Ireland’s smallest mammal, the pygmy shrew, is quietly and quickly disappearing from our landscape - new research study led by ATUScientists from Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and South-East Technological University (SETU) in Ireland have identified how our smallest mammal, the pygmy shrew, is disappearing. |
14 Dec 2022 |
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Digital West conference “Digital Disruption: The Aftershock” to take place on 31 January 2023Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Mayo and ATU iHubs will host its popular annual Digital West conference titled “Digital Disruption: The Aftershock” in the Mayo campus on Tuesday 31 January 2023 in partnership with the Mayo Local Enterprise Office (LEO). |
12 Dec 2022 |
Institute of Guidance Counsellors (IGC) to hold first in-person conference in two years at Atlantic Technological University600 delegates expected to attend two-day conference in March 2023 |
5 May 2021 |
Huge interest in TY Tourism and Hospitality training programmeOver 350 Transition Year students sign up to new tourism and hospitality training programme ahead of summer season. |
23 Apr 2021 |
Delight as LYIT Lecturer secures book deal“Next Generation Wireless Terahertz Communications Networks” |
30 Oct 2020 |
Delight as LYIT awarded high rank in the Institute of Technology of the Year Awards 2021LYIT named as Runner-up in Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 |
29 Oct 2020 |
LYIT to open New Student Research SuiteDelight as LYIT set to open new student research suite – the William C Campbell Research Suite |
9 Oct 2020 |
LYIT secures collaborative funding for three HCI projectsLYIT delighted to receive funding for three significant collaborative projects under the HCI Pillar 3 |
9 Oct 2020 |
Connacht-Ulster Alliance (LYIT, GMIT and IT Sligo) allocated €5.7m under Transformation Funding for Technological UniversitiesWarm welcome by the CUA Presidents to the announcement |
1 Sept 2020 |
Presidents meet face-to-face as preparations to become a TU step upDiscussion on range of issues in preparation for academic year and TU submission |
27 Aug 2020 |
LYIT to receive over €830,000 for capital works and equipmentFunding will allow LYIT to address small-scale capital investment and equipment needs |
18 Aug 2020 |
LYIT to commence work on new extension in 2021New library, computer laboratories, classrooms, lecture theatre, staff office space and dining facilities for LYIT |
28 Jul 2020 |
New Academic YearLYIT will welcome 4,500 students in September 2020, with all full-time programmes scheduled to commence on Monday 28 September. |
10 Jun 2020 |
LYIT announced as successful applicant of the Capital Equipment FundSuccessful application will enable the purchase of a high-resolution scanner |
4 Jun 2020 |
Dr Seán Duffy appointed Connacht-Ulster Alliance (CUA) Executive Project LeadDr Duffy to lead project seeking a Technological University (TU) for the West and North West |
27 May 2020 |
International student in LYIT awarded "International Student of the Year 2020" by Union of Students in Ireland (USI)Edward Ng from Malaysia received the national award: “International Student of The Year” by USI as he stood out as a role model for other students. |
22 May 2020 |
LYIT VIRTUAL STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2020Celebrating the achievements of our Clubs and Societies |
6 May 2020 |
Made in Donegal: The Fashion Students Contributing to the FrontlineA team of LYIT Fashion students, lecturers and helpers have begun using their skills to run up scrubs for staff in the Covid-19 fight at Letterkenny University Hospital |
16 Apr 2020 |
LYIT proud to support efforts to address Covid-19 challengesStaff and Students have been making a significant contribution |
28 Feb 2020 |
Sports Scholarships AwardedA total of 55 Sports Scholarships awarded at LYIT |
22 Jan 2020 |
Launch of professional development planning project for staffPROGRESS project officially launched |
10 Dec 2019 |
LYIT to share in €10m capital grant schemeMinisters McHugh and Mitchell O’Connor announce €10m capital grant scheme for institutes of technology and TU Dublin |
21 Nov 2019 |
LYIT participates in the 20x20 female involvement in sport national campaignLYIT official launch to take place on Monday, 25 November, at 12.45 pm |
21 Nov 2019 |
LYIT awarded €98,000 Sports FundingMinister announced funding for new gym and outdoor equipment for LYIT |
19 Oct 2019 |
Minister McHugh announces €2.5 million investment to progress LYIT university status““We all want to see LYIT grow and expand into a university. And we all see the benefit in deeper ties across the border, including in education,” Minister McHugh said. |
13 Aug 2019 |
€1.8 million investment for School of TourismMinister McHugh announces capital investment of €1.8 million for LYIT’s Killybegs campus |
15 Jul 2019 |
We have implemented...… the most student friendly online application system in Europe! |
13 Jun 2019 |
Why choose LYIT?Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) is a vibrant, dynamic and modern learning environment where you can pursue your academic and career ambitions with confidence. |
13 Jun 2019 |
LYIT granted 234 free Springboard PlacesFree upskilling and reskilling courses for unemployed and homemakers, and 90% funded for employed |
13 Jun 2019 |
NW Colleges Regatta Continues to Make Waves on the FoyleFollowing the success of last year’s NW Colleges Regatta, delivered by Foyle Sailability and sponsored by Foyle Port, participants have been busy preparing for this year’s race, which will take place at Foyle Marina on Wednesday, 8 May 2019, from 1300 hrs. |
11 Apr 2019 |
Student Achievement Awards 2019An evening of glitz and glamour as over 230 students and staff gathered to celebrate LYIT’s Clubs and Societies |