GRADUATION

First ATU Conferring takes place

Atlantic Technological University marked a significant milestone last November when over 5,000 students were the first graduands to be conferred with ATU awards. Nine ceremonies took place across five locations in the west and northwest. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Orla Flynn, President of ATU, said, “As an ATU graduate, no matter where you have studied in our University, you have been given one of the best starts and have met excellent academic standards upon which our reputation is built – I urge you to seize everything you have learned and don’t be afraid to aim high! I look forward to the significant contributions to Irish and global society that you will make in your future careers. I am confident that you have acquired the knowledge, skills and competencies to be successful. You should be proud, as should all who supported and assisted you in your efforts." provide office accommodation for a growing workforce, incorporating flexible and hybrid working spaces. Additional capacity for the expansion of post-graduate research and industry tenants. The project is at business case and briefing stage.

Minister Harris Announces Approval for Key Milestone Project for St. Angela’s College

On April 24th, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris announced a significant milestone in respect of moving towards the proposed integration of St. Angela’s College into ATU.

Approval has been given to allow the strategic case for capital investment to further facilitate the integration of St.Angela’s College into ATU and progress to the next stage under the Technological Sector Strategic Projects Fund Framework (TSSPF).

Dr. Amanda McCloat, President of St. Angela’s College said: "As we celebrate 70 years of education, we are excited about this capital investment and the next chapter in our journey with the integration of St Angela’s with ATU, one of Ireland’s largest universities."

Both options will take place in late August/early September at multiple ATU campus locations. These initiatives aim to provide applicants with a “second chance” opportunity to achieve the minimum mathematics entry requirements for their chosen ATU programme. To register for your place on either the Ordinary Level or the Honours Level exam, please visit atu.ie/mathsexam

If maths is not your strong point, don’t worry, ATU offer lots of programmes that do not require any form of maths as an entry requirement. Check out the entry requirement information on our prospectus or website. You can also contact cao@atu.ie to help you identify some suitable programme options.

Free Maths Grinds YouTube channel

Two ATU lecturers, Eva Murphy and Seán Mullery, have produced a Free Maths Grinds YouTube channel to support students with Leaving Cert Higher and Ordinary Level Maths Exams and Junior Cert Higher Level exams.

The channel has almost 500 video tutorials, and the team continues to add to the collection. All the videos are saved in playlists so students can focus on particular exam levels and subjects when they need it. Search for ‘Eva Murphy Maths Grinds’ on YouTube for more.