Atlantic Technological University is being included in a new government plan to deliver new student accommodation for the TU sector.
Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris announced today that the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and Department of Education would be assessing capacity and future needs of student accommodation for technological universities.
This plan will include multiple options, including state supported, purpose-built student accommodation.
“The Technological University sector is spread across five regions and the need for student accommodation in the regions is clear,” Simon Harris said.
“It is important we establish the demand and the regional needs of the Technological Sector campuses. This work aims to develop a range of accommodation options to increase supply for our students, including State supported purpose-built student accommodation.”
“This work will be vital to advancing student accommodation in every area across the country,” the Minister added.
The work will focus on establishing a national and regional data picture on supply and demand projections for student accommodation.
The study will also assess responses from the TU sector to progress accommodation plans.
“I have met all our TUs and it is clear there is a desire to start building, or acquiring accommodation,” Simon Harris said. “This work will be a key enabler in unlocking these projects.”
