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Covid-19 Update
The Technological Higher Education Association is the voice of the technological higher education sector, advocating on behalf of and supporting our members in achieving their aims and objectives. The Technological Higher Education Association was formed by all of the institutes of technology formerly represented by Institutes of Technology Ireland joining with Dublin Institute of Technology to form a cohesive and single advocacy body that supports the sector as it moves toward a planned reform of the higher education system and including critically the creation of a series of Technological Universities. Launched formally in April 2017, this dynamic family of institutions delivers a unique offering which allows students to progress from Level 6 to Level 10 of the National Framework of Qualifications.
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This statement from THEA on behalf of Institutes of Technology throughout the country sets out how we will support students and communities over the coming academic year.
Read MoreGraham Love, Consulting Partner at Mazars, hosted a panel discussion with UCC President, Pat O'Shea, GMIT President, Orla Flynn, and SFI Chairman, Peter Clinch
Read MoreConcerted efforts to protect the funding are underway, involving the Department of Education and Skills and the Department of Business, Enterprise, and Innovation, funding bodies and the HEA.
Read MoreThe Presidents of all of Ireland’s Universities and Institutes of Technology have today (Monday March 16th) issued a plea to every student to fully follow set guidelines on social distancing
Read MoreAll status updates in the institutes of technology covid-19 will be notified through individual institutions' dedicated web pages here
Read MoreWomen in research across the institutes of Technology are celebrated by THEA for International Women's Day
Read Moreprovided by the Department of Health and HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre following a meeting of the National Public Health Emergency Team
Read MoreState Funding per student to third level institutions is now 40% less than it was a decade ago
Read MoreThe clusters will enable IoTs and TUs to connect and engage with SMEs and multinational corporations in a strategic way on common areas of interest
Read MoreWith the welcome decision by Athlone and Limerick to work towards application we now have an emerging Technological University sector that has a footprint in every region
Read MoreMore than 43,000 students took the surveys. Highlights include record participation in national StudentSurvey.ie and higher levels of engagement among international students in Ireland.
Read MoreWe would urge Government to use the evidence in this newly published Report, in particular the deprivation index scores, to ensure that public monies are targeted where they are most needed
Read MoreThis agreement will further develop Ireland’s bioeconomy through partnerships in research, development, innovation, education and training opportunities with a particular focus on regional development
Read MoreThe TUs will offer a system of higher education which, through its distinctive academic learning environment, is designed to meet the employment and skills needs of Ireland’s regions
Read MoreStatement from Dr Joseph Ryan, Chief Executive THEA, Budget 2020
Read MoreThe provision of education and training programmes, relevant to the needs of employers, has long been the lifeblood of the institutions that comprise the technological higher education sector.
Read MoreResearch and innovation leaders from the technological higher education sector had the opportunity to influence the next phase of European funding programmes which support collaboration in research
Read MoreLate on Friday, due to a national rise in COVID-19 cases, all higher education institutes, including Athlone Institute of Technology, were instructed to move lectures and tutorials online for the next
The GMIT President Dr Orla Flynn and the President of the GMIT Students Union Victor O'Loughlin today urge new first years to check the GMIT Student Hub for updated information on scheduled induction
A question “How has your mindset changed since the pandemic?” put to attendees at the recent webinar hosted by GMIT Mayo iHub reveals a surprising variety of positive responses.
The Presidents of LYIT and IT Sligo and GMIT, Paul Hannigan, Dr Brendan McCormack and Dr Orla Flynn have been meeting weekly, online, for the past six months
The Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) has highlighted the importance of working with a qualified workforce
More than 20 female creative practitioners and artists will undertake an innovative programme designed to build their confidence
LYIT is delighted to be in a position to help our students by lending laptops in the coming academic year
LYIT Student Counselling Service is delighted to be partnered with Text 50808, a 24/7 anonymous text support service
GMIT Mayo Innovation Hub will host an online event with WestBIC and Grant Thornton on Thursday 24 September (10am) focusing on R&D supports and EU Funding for start-ups
This is the second major PhD project to come from the unique academia - industry collaboration
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