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Hopes for university campus in Kilkenny as Carlow IT and WIT finally merge

By Kilkenny Now 3rd November 2021 0

The South East’s first ever university will open its doors on May 1 next year. Confirmation of the successful application for the Technological University of the South East (TUSE), which will merge IT Carlow with Waterford Institute of Technology, has been warmly welcomed by political, business and community leaders. Local TD John Paul Phelan said […]

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South East to finally get University by end of the year: Minister

By Kilkenny Now 1st February 2021 0

The Government has reiterated its committment to the creation of a Technological University for the South East (TUSEI). Speaking at the new Regional Engagement Advisory Group attended by the presidents of Institute of Technology Carlow and Waterford Institute of Technology, Higher Education Minister Simon Harris said: “It is a significant priority for Government, myself as

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Local colleges get €15m to fund exciting new projects in region: Kilkenny TD

By Kilkenny Now 6th October 2020 0

More than €15.4 million has been allocated for projects led by IT Carlow and Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) to fund new projects with other colleges and industry partners inside and outside of the region. The funding has been amde available by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris  […]

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Local colleges get €480,000 to support students’ mental health and wellbeing

By Kilkenny Now 27th August 2020 0

Waterford Institute of Technology and IT Carlow have been allocated a total of €481,000 by Government to support students’ mental health and wellbeing. The funding is part of a national package of €5 million package announced by the Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science Simon Harris today. WIT will receive €239,000 […]

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Significant new funding gives Kilkenny students more options to study in South East

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2020 0

Local students looking for third level options in the South East will have more opportunities and choices than ever following significant investment announcements for both Carlow Institute of Technology and Waterford Institute of Technology. Carlow Institute of Technology will get a new 6,100 sq/m Science Building.  The investment will provide additional space for STEM

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‘We will be in a position to deliver a Technological University’ for the South East’ – IT Carlow President

By Kilkenny Now 4th June 2020 0

The President of the Institute of Technology, Carlow is confident a resolution to the Technical University of the South East of Ireland issue will be found soon but admits there are still some challenges that remain to be overcome. Dr Patricia Mulcahy, President of IT Carlow, has given an update on the joint application between […]

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New course to credit Kilkenny family carers for vital role they play in society

By Kilkenny Now 20th November 2019 0

A course designed to provide Kilkenny family carers with the skills they need to care for a loved one at home has been developed by Institute of Technology, Carlow. The course launched this will and is a partnership between Family Carers Ireland and IT Carlow. It teaches participants the practical care skills to meet the […]

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Government stumps up €2m to get South East University over the line

By Kilkenny Now 18th October 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY THE Education Minister has given the Technological University of the South East of Ireland (TUSEI)  €2.06 million in funding in an effort to get the project over the line. The money is being provided under the Higher Education Authority 2019 to assist the restructuring, consolidation and collaborative project which needs to be […]

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Major setback to plans for university campus in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 21st June 2019 Post a comment

PLANS for a university campus in Kilkenny city have received a serious setback. It comes after TUI staff members at IT Carlow rejected an agreement that could have paved the way for the long-awaited Technological University for the South East (TUSE). The setback will also delay plans for the National Design Centre and School of […]

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Prospect of University campus for Kilkenny city moves step closer

By Kilkenny Now 13th June 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY THE possibility of a university campus in Kilkenny is one step closer today. A key agreement has been reached between the stakeholders involved in the long-awaited Technological University for the South East (TUSE), a planned amalgamation of two existing institutes of technology in the region, Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) and IT Carlow. A […]