International Visitors to Atlantic TU

Elizabeth J. Myers, Programme Administrator for the Pittsburgh Global Team, University of Pittsburgh, visits ATU Mayo to sow the seeds of collaborations between the ATU Mayo, local businesses and the University of Pittsburgh. Amongst the projects discussed were possible student exchange/study abroad programmes.

Prof Luis Rosario and Prof Luis Castro from Polytechnic Coimbre in Portugal visit our Donegal Letterkenny, Sligo and Galway City campuses.

Delegation from South Africa visit ATU Galway City.

A delegation from THENSA, the South African body representing all technological universities across South Africa, recently visited ATU Galway City to explore international tourism education, research and training with researchers and academics.

Amongst those who participated in the forum were ATU colleagues, Jacinta Dalton, Carina Ginty, Bridie Killoran, James Hanrahan and Diarmuid O Congaile. Mr Sipho Ngomane, Chief Director and Dr Kholadi Tlabela Director of Research at the Department of Tourism also participated in the forum.

The forum was opened by Dr Michael Hannon, Head of ATU Galway-Mayo College. Closing remarks were delivered by Mr Willems Geerlings, Counselor at the South African Embassy in Dublin on behalf of Ambassador Yolisa Maya who was unable to attend.

The South African embassy in Dublin are particularly supportive of this project and have visited ATU Galway City on several occasions.

Ms Cáit Noone, Head of Galway International Hotel School and Vice President International Engagement, ATU Galway City is currently coordinating the Irish aspect of this cluster and is happy to hear from colleagues who may be interested in learning more.

Ms Christelle Venteer, COO THENSA and Mr Sipho Ngomane, Chief Director, Department of Tourism, South Africa at the International Tourism Education, Research and Training Forum in ATU Galway City.

THENSA Delegation with Mr John Crumlish, CEO Galway International Arts Festival and Ms Cáit Noone, ATU Galway City.

Ms Patricia Cortés Ortiz, Colombia's first Resident Ambassador to Ireland, visits our Galway City and Sligo campuses.