Ennis will officially become a university town from October 1st.
It’s been confirmed that in just over four months, LIT will cease to exist, with the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest coming into effect.
More than 15,000 students and 1,200 staff will teach, learn and research at the newly designated university, while the four towns of Ennis, Thurles, Clonmel and Athlone, where there are TÚS campusses will become university towns.
CONTINUE READING BELOW
In a statement, Chair of the LIT Governing Body, Tony Brazil has described it as a significant day in the history of Irish education, and the beginning of what is potentially a new era in investment and development in the regions.
