Official Start Date For New Technological University Announced

October 1st 2021 will be the officially first day of the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest.

It will see more than 15,000 students and 1,200 staff begin learning, working and researching at the newly-established university and Athlone and Limerick ITs will no longer exist.

An inspiring and strategic leader is also being sought to become the university's inaugural president.

A recruitment process is now underway, with the deadline for applications Monday June 28th.

With thanks to Midlands 103.