Technological Universities have higher employment rates than Universities
According to a new Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023 from the HEA (Higher Education Authority). The new research found that Technological Universities (TU) have higher employment rates than universities, as more of their graduates go directly into employment rather than pursue further study. The figures are contained in the new Higher Education Authority (HEA) study, which […]
Midlands Leads the Way: EU Just Transition Fund Projects Showcase Sustainable Innovation
Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA), in collaboration with Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Midlands Campus in Athlone today brought together five key projects funded by the EU Just Transition Fund (EU JTF) who are driving innovation in carbon neutrality and transforming the Midlands region for a panel discussion, dubbed “Green Futures, Sustainable Innovation in the […]
Dreambig Sparks Midlands Manufacturing Revolution
The DREAMBIG programme, led by the ATIM Cluster, expanded to all four Midlands counties in 2024, engaging 91 young people in a dynamic, hands-on introduction to careers in advanced manufacturing from 11th November to the 15th November. This innovative initiative connects students with opportunities in their local region, addressing the challenge of talent attraction in […]
TUS Celebrates 62% Increase in PhD and Masters by Research Graduates
For a third consecutive year, Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) has celebrated the conferral of its largest-ever cohort of PhD and Masters by Research students across its Midlands and Midwest campuses. 2024 witnessed a remarkable 62% increase in the number of PhD graduates compared to 2023, with a total of 42 PhD and 15 […]
€4.15m ReSHAPE project launches at TUS
EU Just Transition Fund initiative to upskill 3,900 learners for the low-carbon economy The ReSHAPE project, a landmark initiative to support the Midlands’ shift to a low-carbon economy, has officially launched at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Athlone Campus. ReSHAPE—short for Regional Skills Horizon and Pathways to Employment—aims to provide 3,900 learners with funded […]
New €10 million APT Facility at TUS set to transform Ireland’s Polymer and MedTech Industries
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke TD, officially opened the state-of-the-art Applied Polymer Technologies (APT) research facility at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Athlone Campus. This cutting-edge facility represents a transformative investment in Ireland’s polymer and MedTech industries. The €10 million project began in 2022 and is a key component […]
Mount Lucas Bioeconomy Demonstration Initiative awarded €5 million under EU Just Transition Fund
Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D., Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications Ossian Smyth T.D., and Ministers of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon T.D. and Senator Pippa Hackett have today announced €5 million funding for a new bioeconomy […]
Midlands Food and Drink Skills Audit Unveils Critical Findings for National Industry
The recently completed Food and Drink Skills Audit, conducted by the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) in collaboration with the Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan (MREP), has unveiled significant insights and recommendations aimed at bolstering the Irish food and drink industry both regionally and nationally. This comprehensive report, which includes international case studies through TUS’s […]
TUS Scoops Top Honours at National Education Awards
Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) has taken top honours at the national Education Awards, held in the Naas, Co Kildare. Defeating notable competitors from other universities, TUS secured the coveted Best Industry/Business – Academic Collaboration accolade for its innovative Athlone Campus Digital Speaker Series. The success didn’t end there for TUS, as its International […]
Midlands projects to receive €18 million under EU Just Transition Fund programme
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has announced the 15 projects in the Midlands that will receive grant awards amounting to €18 million from the EU Just Transition Fund (JTF) programme. All of the awarded projects will invest in local communities, to create employment and to diversify the local economy of […]
TUS Athlone’s ‘Garden of Curiosity’ Teaches Students About Food Sustainability
Under the leadership of Dr Emma Reardon, Head of the Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Athlone Campus, is aiming to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing the hospitality industry: food sustainability. Through innovative food sustainability projects led by lecturers Gayle Tarmey, Kevin Ward, John Killeen, and Shane […]
TUS Graduates the most employable in the country
Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) has the highest number of honours degree graduates in the country in employment nine months after graduation. According to the most recent HEA (Higher Education Authority) Graduate Outcomes Survey, 86.9% of 2022 TUS honours degree graduates are in employment, the highest percentage in the country. TUS undergraduates outperforming the national average […]
TUS ResilMesh Cyber Security project receives €7M EU investment
ResilMesh, a new collaborative EU project coordinated by the Technological University of the Shannon’s (TUS) Software Research Institute at the TUS Athlone Campus, has received a €7 million investment from the European Union under the Horizon Europe programme. Over the next 36 months, the project will focus on developing cyber situational awareness based on a […]
ICT Skills Survey Finds Potential for over 800 New Midlands Tech Jobs by 2026
The Midlands is set to continue its growth as an increasingly important ICT hub, new research published today suggests. According to the Midlands ICT Cluster Skills Survey, regional companies expect to create up to 800 new ICT jobs over the next 3 years, in addition to over 3,000 already employed in the sector across the […]
Midlands celebrates 4 Ericsson Finalists in Women in STEM Awards 2023
The highly anticipated Women in STEM Awards 2023 celebrate and recognise the incredible achievements and innovations of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in Ireland, with the Midlands region celebrating as four women from the Ericsson Athlone team have been named as finalists in the upcoming awards. These awards shine a light on […]
Midlands to host Medtech and Manufacturing ‘Future of Work’ Seminar
A national seminar exploring the Future of Work in Medtech & Manufacturing takes place in Athlone on Thursday October 5th. The event is a Free Information & Networking Seminar on Funded Training and Industry Insights for Medtech and Manufacturing businesses of all sizes. The Midlands is well-recognised as a centre of excellence in Advanced Manufacturing, […]
TUS to benefit from €84m TU RISE Fund for Research and Enterprise Support
Technological University of the Shannon is set to benefit from the new €83.68 million TU Research and Innovation Supporting Enterprise (TU RISE) Fund announced by Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD. The scheme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the European Regional […]
TUS invest €8.5m in Flexible Learning for academic year
The Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) is making more than 1,500 flexible learning places worth more than €8.5 million available for the next academic year. These HCI and Springboard skilled focused programmes were developed following detailed engagement with local industry. Funded by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Human Capital Initiative (HCI) and Springboard are […]
Midlands Women in Tech Career Networking Morning
On Saturday 24th June 2023, Midlands Women in Tech will host a Career Networking Morning at the Ardonagh Analytics Lab in Mullingar from 10am to 12pm. The Midlands Women in Tech community aims to close the gender gap and to help women and girls embrace Tech by educating and inspiring more women about the opportunities […]
TUS secure €1.3m for Bioeconomy Research
Technological University of the Shannon have secured over €1.3m in funding to support major Bioeconomy Research projects in the coming years under the Policy and Strategic Studies Research Call from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The Bioeconomy sector is one of the most important in Europe, employing close to 17.4 million people, […]
TUS and Zinkworks Launch €2M Telecommunications Research Group
Technological University of the Shannon and Athlone-based technology company Zinkworks have launched a new €2M Telecommunications Research Group to Make Driverless, Intelligent Shipping Ports a Reality The group will develop cutting-edge autonomous port management capabilities using 5G, AI and cloud, improving eco-efficiency and safety. As the race for self-driving cars heats up, a team of […]
CAO Points ‘game-changer’
A new government initiative will allow students to start a degree programme in a college of further education (FE) and finish it in a university, without the big worry of CAO points. For the Midlands, TUS (Technological University of the Shannon) will be involved in the initial phase. This landmark policy will see students commence […]
New STEM Building approved for TUS Athlone with capacity for 1,000 students
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has today (21 December) welcomed the conclusion and signing of the contracts for the construction of six new buildings across multiple campuses in the eastern, southern and midlands regions. As part of the announcement, a new 65,000sq.ft. STEM Building will be constructed on […]
TUS Learning Gates open across the Midlands
The Technological University of the Shannon has opened new ‘TUS Learning Gates’ at locations across the Midlands. Several ‘TUS Learning Gates’ are to be located throughout the Midlands region, ensuring access to Higher Education opportunities is available to those living and working in surrounding areas throughout the Midlands. The first TUS Learning Gates to open […]
Midlands ICT Information Session at TUS
The bright future for ICT in the Midlands was the focus of an insightful event at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) in Athlone, as Midlands Local Enterprise Offices and their clients came together for an information session delivered by teams from TUS and the COMAND Technology Gateway on the funding mechanisms open to business […]
