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Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands
Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta na Sionainne, Bhaile Átha Luain
Letters of AITLogo of the Athlone Institute of Technology
Other nameAthlone Institute of Technology
Former nameAthlone Regional Technical College
MottoTemplate:Lang-en
TypePublic
Established1970 (1970)
Parent institutionTechnological University of the Shannon
Academic staff256+
Students5,400+
LocationAthlone, Leinster, N37 HD68, Republic of Ireland
53°25′05″N 7°54′17″W / 53.41794°N 7.90462°W / 53.41794; -7.90462
Campus18 hectares (44 acres)
Colours    Red, blue, and yellow
Websiteait.ie

The Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands (TUS: Midlands, formerly the Athlone Institute of Technology; Template:Lang-ga) is a constituent institute of the Technological University of the Shannon, located in Athlone, Ireland. Originally established in 1970, the institute merged with the Limerick Institute of Technology to form Ireland's third technological university, which started operations in October 2021.

History

The Athlone Institute of Technology was established by the Irish Government in 1970 as the Athlone Regional Technical College, under control of the local Vocational Education Committee. The college gained more autonomy with the enactment of the Regional Technical Colleges Act 1992. In late 1997, as with the other RTC's, it was renamed as the Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT). In 1999, AIT became a validation authority with the power to award HETAC degrees.

In 2000, Ciarán Ó Catháin was appointed as the institute's president. Dr. David Fenton and James Coyle were previous holders of the post, having been called director and principal. In 2001, a School of Humanities was opened. In 2010, President of Ireland Mary McAleese spoke at the fortieth anniversary of the College.

The AIT had a campus size of 44 acres, and has new, purpose-built facilities include the Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Studies building, built in 2003; the Nursing and Health Science building, built in 2005; the Midlands Innovation and Research Centre, also built in 2005; the Engineering and Informatics building, built in 2010; and the Postgraduate Research Hub, also built in 2010. RTÉ's Midlands studio and office are located at AIT.

The institute has memorandum of understanding with the Rio de Janeiro State University, one of the largest universities in the Brazilian city. It also has agreements with the Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, one of the largest Brazilian private universities. The Institute also founded agreements with two leading Beijing universities, the Capital University of Economics and Business and the Beijing Union University. The agreements were signed by the Chinese Ambassador to Ireland and university representatives. Other agreements exist between the institute and TVTC, in Saudi Arabia, and a memorandum of understanding exists with the Georgia Institute of Technology. Further agreements exist with the Bharati Vidyapeeth, one of the largest universities in India.

A freedom of information request revealed in December 2020 that Athlone IT spent €6,737.33 on legal fees in 2018 and 2019 and paid an undisclosed amount as a settlement after receiving legal advice on sexual harassment claims.

College of sanctuary

In 2017, AIT became the first designated college of sanctuary in Ireland.

Facilities

  • The Goldsmith Library, named after Oliver Goldsmith, novelist, playwright and poet
  • McCormack Hall, performance venue named after John McCormack, tenor

AIT International Arena

AIT International Arena, 2015

An international athletics arena with an overall building floor area of 9,715 m was opened in early 2013. The arena can house 2,000 spectators and was constructed at a cost of €10 million.

Notable alumni

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Arts and Media

Politics

Sports

See also

References

  1. Kelly Palenque, Brendan (5 May 2021). "Limerick IT and Athlone IT to merge to form new technological university". Independent.ie. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  2. REMARKS BY PRESIDENT McALEESE AT THE FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY DINNER CELEBRATION OF ATHLONE IT Media Library, www.president.ie
  3. "Campus Developments". Athlone Institute of Technology. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  4. "2012 press releases - RTA midlands office to be re-located to AIT" (Press release). Athlone Institute of Technology. 21 September 2012. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  5. "2012 press releases AIT Signs MoU with Rio de Janeiro State University" (Press release). Athlone Institute of Technology. 16 October 2012. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2020..
  6. "2011 press releases - AIT Signs Agreement with Brazilian University" (Press release). Athlone Institute of Technology. 20 November 2011. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  7. 2010 press releases Archived 5 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Athlone Institute of Technology. (30 March 2010).
  8. ^ 2010 press releases Archived 6 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Athlone Institute of Technology. (12 May 2010).
  9. 2010 press releases Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Athlone Institute of Technology. (1 March 2010).
  10. 2009 press releases Archived 4 January 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Athlone Institute of Technology. (21 January 2009).
  11. 2009 press releases Archived 4 January 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Athlone Institute of Technology. (25 August 2009).
  12. O'Connor, Wayne (27 December 2020). "Colleges spend €230,000 on fees after sexual harassment claims". Sunday Independent.
  13. "Athlone IT is the first College of Sanctuary in Ireland". Places of Sanctuary Ireland. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2018. Athlone IT, a midland college with global reputation and international students from over 60 countries, including Mid East and East Asia, has become the first College of Sanctuary in Ireland.
  14. "AIT International Arena – Athlone Institute of Technology". Archived from the original on 18 January 2016. Retrieved 14 November 2015.

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