Atlantic Technological University (ATU) invites prospective students, parents, guardians, teachers and anyone interested in pursuing higher education this year to its Open Evening.
The informative evening will take place on Thursday, January, 25 from 6pm to 8pm at its Galway City (Dublin Road) campus.
This event caters to Leaving Certificate, postgraduate, part-time, online, and mature students, offering information on the diverse range of academic offerings in ATU.
Staff and students will answer queries on all course options across the Galway and Mayo campuses.
This covers disciplines such as Agriculture, Built Environment, Business, Computing, Creative Arts & Media, Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Event PR, Engineering, Furniture Design, Making & Technology, Heritage, Tourism, Nursing, Health Sciences & Social Care, Outdoor Education, Psychology, Science, and Teacher Education.
Lorraine Cunningham, ATU Galway-Mayo Schools Liaison Officer said, “The event will feature guided tours of the campus and its facilities led by our exceptional student ambassadors.”
“This provides a firsthand experience of what it is like to be a student studying at ATU,” Lorraine added.
The evening event will also include informational stands showcasing the various offices and services supporting the student experience such as the ATU Access & Participation (HEAR), Disability & Learning Support Service (DARE), Admissions & Fees, Student Services, Careers Office (RPL – MyCareerPath.ie), Online, Flexible & Professional Development (OFPD), Tertiary Education, EU Green, ATU Sports & Scholarships, Students Union, and ATU Global & Languages.
Attendees can gain further insights through scheduled talks on crucial aspects of the higher education journey, such as:
- “Advice on the CAO Application Process”, Theatre 994 (5:15 pm to 5:45 pm)
- “Preparing for Third Level (for parents and students)”, Theatre 1041 (6 pm to 6:30 pm)
- “Student Finance and Supports”, Theatre 995 (6:45 pm to 7:15 pm)
- “Part-time, Springboard & Online Courses” in Theatre 996 (7:30 pm to 8 pm)
Lorraine Cunningham, ATU Galway-Mayo Schools Liaison Officer, says: “The event will feature guided tours of the campus and its facilities led by our exceptional student ambassadors. This provides a firsthand experience of what it is like to be a student studying at ATU.”
Eamon Walsh, Head of Department of Online, Flexible and Professional Development, ATU Galway-Mayo said, “We are delighted to showcase our comprehensive offering of online, flexible and postgraduate courses at ATU across a broad range of disciplines.”
“These courses will be of particular interest to those working in industry who wish to upskill or reskill, and attendees can hear more about the funded learning opportunities on offer at ATU through Springboard+ and the Human Capital Initiative”.
To register for this and other open-day events at ATU Campuses in Galway, Mayo, Sligo, and Donegal, please visit www.atu.ie/openday.
For those with accessibility or additional requirements (visiting ATU Galway City campus) who would like to avail of assistance or supports on the evening, please contact slo.galwaymayo@atu.ie before Tuesday, January, 23.
