It’s a monumental day for the College with the announcement from
@simonharrisTD
with his approval in principle for the incorporation of St. Angela’s College into IT Sligo - together making Sligo a University Town.
#GreatDayForTheParish
🙂
We're delighted to announce the appointment of Amanda McCloat as President (Acting) of the College, Amanda took up the position this month. We wish her all the best as she leads the College and the exciting new developments planned as we approach incorporation with
@nuigalway
Today marks a milestone in the College’s history with the signing of a MoU which significantly progresses plans for St. Angela’s to incorporate into
@itsligo
and ultimately become a campus of the future Technological University.
Full Press Release here
It was a pleasure to welcome Dr Brendan McCormack (President,
@itsligo
),
@OrlaFlynnGMIT
(President,
@GMITOfficial
and Mr Paul Hannigan (President,
@LYIT
) to the campus today.
Dr Flynn will begin her new role as President of Atlantic TU on 1st April and we wish her much success.
It is with great sadness that we share the news of Sr. Pius O'Gara's passing away last night. Well known and loved by students, staff and neighbours of the College, she was awarded with an Honorary Doctorate back in 2013. Rest in Peace Sr Pius, we'll keep feeding the cats for you
I have signed the statutory instrument to incorporate
@StAngelasSligo
into
@atu_ie
from first of November .
Major step forward for St Angela’s and ensures a bright, secure future & a great addition and moment of growth for ATU.
Read more here:
What a great day as we celebrated in style, becoming 1 of 9 campuses across the west and north west, and now one of Ireland's largest universities.
The future is here.
And it's certainly a bright one ☀️
@atu_ie
@amccloat
@OFlynnATU
@SimonHarrisTD
It was great to welcome
@SimonHarrisTD
back to campus this morning.
Minister Harris acknowledged the work that has and continues to take place towards the transformative incorporation into
@atu_ie
Today we had the pleasure of welcoming back to campus the Class of '72.
Fifty years ago this group graduated and they're still as close as ever, proving that your college friendships really do last a lifetime.
We hope you all enjoyed this trip down memory lane ladies.
#Alumni
We join the country in deep sadness at the tragic news with the senseless loss of Ashling Murphy in Tullamore yesterday evening, our condolences to her loved ones, colleagues & the children she taught who are going through such a devastating time.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam 🕯
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Western Institute for Studies in Education (WISE) with
@nuigalway
and
@GMITOfficial
which will support collaboration among our three institutions to enhance and promote teacher education in the Western Region
***Important Changes to Home Economics Teaching Courses for 2022***
Recent changes to curricular requirements for teacher registration means we have restructured our Home Economics and Biology/Religious Education/Irish teaching courses for September 2022.
Members of our College Management Team, Sr. Marianne (Ursuline Order) and local politicians following a brief presentation during
@SimonHarrisTD
visit to the College.
An amazing €10,550 was donated to
@northwesthospic
by Higgins Pharmacy, Sligo from selling face masks made by the community. We were proud to be a part of this and who knew a simple face mask would be such a sound investment 😷
Fair plé gach duine 👏
#facemasks
Lastnight at our 70th Celebration we recognised some our wonderful staff and their tireless dedication and commitment over the decades.
We won't tell you just how many decades though🤭
1st year starting dates for 2020-2021 have yet to be finalised as it depends on LC results release date. However, we can confirm that Semester 1 and potentially Semester 2 will be a blend of online and on-campus delivery. Best of luck to everyone who have applied for our courses!
Our Undergrad students are officially finished their lectures for this year. Certainly not the usual end of term this semester but everyone adapted fantastically to the alternative teaching that was put in place. We wish you all the best of luck with your upcoming assessments!
What a great recognition of our lecturers
@MaireadC07
and Clare Finnegan on winning their
#TeachingHeroAwards
this evening. This the first time 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 that
@StAngelasSligo
staff have been nominated and won so it really is a reason to celebrate.
#SAAI2021
So proud of our student, Megan Callaghan who was the recipient of the Gerard Byrne Bursary Award, offered by
@NCBI_sightloss
to students who live with a visual impairment and have overcome challenges.
Read more about Megan's achievement:
@SimonHarrisTD
Throwback Thursday...
Remember what a hug felt like? A couple of years ago, a Student Nurse of ours made the headlines with a simple act of kindness and compassion.
A career in nursing comes from a desire to help others and make a real difference to individuals and society.
Tomorrow is a big milestone for our university as we celebrate welcoming St. Angela's College into Atlantic Technological University - stay tuned to
@atu_ie
social channels as we share all the excitement of the day 🎊🎓
#AtlanticTU
It was tough deciding but First Prize today went to Cleo Barnicle from Davitt College, Castlebar. Cleo made a mouthwatering Black Bean and Sweetcorn Burger on a Spicy Sweet Potato Bun with Halloumi Fries. HUGE well done to Cleo and her Home Economics Teacher, Fiona Murtagh.
The very best wishes to our wonderful PME Student Teachers as they embark on their School Placement today. We all are proud of the professionalism and dedication you have all shown this year.
Go n-éirí libh gach duine!
We could not be more proud of our Nutrition, Food and Business Management graduate Funke Egberongbe who has established her brand 'Afro Caribbean Kitchen' with her range of cooking sauces available on shelves in SuperValu Ireland
#productdevelopment
Today is International Nurses Day and also Florence Nightingale's 200th birthday. We are so proud of our Nursing Graduates all over the world - your value and worth has NEVER been more appreciated than in these current times!
#TheLadywiththeLamp
#InternationalNursesDay2020
It was great to welcome
@SimonHarrisTD
back to
@StAngelasSligo
earlier this week when he visited Sligo to officially launch
#AtlanticTU
It was another opportunity chat about plans for future development as we prepare to join the ATU family in the near future.
#TheFutureIsHere
Not everyone can complete a master’s AND have a baby, but Graduate Erika Walker did!
Erika completed her PME this year and faced some challenges but she acknowledges the support she got and days like this, with baby Maia by her side, makes it all worth it!
Congratulations Erika!
We are delighted to announce the launch of our National Centre of Excellence for Home Economics.
Taking place virtually on 19/03/2021, we will be joined by Minister
@FrankFeighan
as well as Guest Speakers from around the world.
More here
#HomeEconomics
"Come away, O human child!
To the waters and the wild
With a faery, hand in hand,
For the world's more full of weeping than you can understand"
- William Butler Yeats
#YeatsDay
#Sligo
Massive well done to our PME student teachers who have completed their 10 wk School Placement block today! We're so proud of our student teachers who have shown great adaptability, flexibility and tremendous professionalism throughout this unique and exceptional School Placement.
As we go into the long weekend under lockdown, these words of Seamus Heaney seem appropriate...
"If we winter this one out, we can summer anywhere."
Stay safe everyone.
It's World Home Economics Day! The theme this year is 'Housing the Dispossessed' so as we get through our current plight, we must not lose sight of the issues that still exist within our societies - issues that Home Economists worldwide advocate for
#worldhomeeconomicsday2020
Well done to our BA 2, BA 3 and BA 4 student teachers who have completed their School Placement block who have shown remarkable adaptability, flexibility, commitment, hard work and professionalism throughout this unique and exceptional SP. We're proud of our wonderful students!
This time yesterday, the Donegal village of Creeslough had no idea of the devastation that was about to happen and that the country, and beyond, would be shocked and saddened by the tragedy and loss of life.
Sending our condolences to everyone affected.
Another week over so let's think of it as another week closer to us getting back to normality again. We're doing great as a country so let's keep it going! Any plans for
#WorldHomeEconomicsDay
tomorrow?
Drumroll please.....
🥁
Our inaugural ATU St Angela's Graduate, Ms Rachel Boal!
Rachel was conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Special Education.
The milestones just keep on coming!
🎉 🎊 🎓
@OFlynnATU
@amccloat
@atu_ie
@CSENID
Conor Dupuits not only graduates today with a BA (Education, Home Economics and Religious Education) but is also the recipient of the Sr Bríd Hanley Award for Academic Excellence in Home Economics.
Congratulations Conor, outstanding achievement 👏
What a week! CAO offers going out .... acceptances coming in....
And now it's time to reflect and focus on what's really important as we go into a very important weekend for our neighbouring county.
#MayoForSam
🟢🔴 🍀🏆
Comhghairdeas MÓR to our colleagues
@itsligo
@GMITOfficial
@LYIT
on this momentous day. TU here in the North West will bring a richness of education and research to the region like never before and we look forward to many future collaborations.
#ItsAGoodDay
#TheFutureIsBright
Delighted to announce that we are designating a new Technological University for the North West. I have just signed a letter to confirm this news. A major day for higher education and regional development in our country. Opens in 2022. Thanks to
@GMITOfficial
,
@itsligo
&
@LYIT
We beam with pride when we see what our graduates achieve across the globe!
BEd and MEd graduate, Mr Conor Fennell was lastnight awarded the Regional Secondary Educator of the Year at the Teach in the Territory Excellence Awards 🇦🇺
Comhghairdeas mór
@Conorff06
😁👏
Best of luck to our very own Home Economics Lecturer, Barbara Hannon
@babsh21
who is playing for Galway in the All Ireland Ladies Final in Croke Park on Sunday. You'll do us proud 🍀👍
We couldn't be prouder of our two amazing lecturers nominated for
#TeachingHeroAwards
Dr Mairéad Conneely, Léachtóir (Gaeilge) and Dr Clare Finnegan, Lecturer (Biology).
The awards will take place this evening at 6.30pm
Watch them here:
#SpeaksVolumns
Tragedy can strike families in unspeakably cruel ways but from this, Graduate Caroline Kennedy has shone through and is now in a career she is passionate about - we have no doubt that she will go on to make a huge impact on the students in her care.
Minister Harris has announced a significant milestone in respect of moving towards the proposed integration of St Angela’s Colleges into Atlantic Technological University during a visit today to St Angela’s College.
Programme Co-ordinator for the BSc in Nutrition, Food and Business Management, Mr Ronan McArt attended the 17th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship this week
@nupac
with his research "Impact of Collaborative Problem Solving on Youth Social Entrepreneurship"
Lots of emotions out there this morning and hopefully they're positive. Just remember there are plenty of options out there and while some plans may not work today, you might get there in a round-about way or discover a new found passion along the way.
#LC2020
#ayeartoremember
The Michael Hanley Award for Academic Excellence (BAPME Degree) as well as the Sr. Bríd Hanley Award for Academic Excellence (Home Economics) goes to Elsa Stewart.
And that’s a wrap!
Well done to our 585 student teachers in all stages of the BAPME Programme who completed their School Placement blocks. You did it!
Huge thanks to our wonderful schools, Treoraithe and School Placement Tutors who supported and mentored our students teachers.
Vicky Phelan captured the hearts of the nation, and beyond, as she bravely fought her long battle with cervical cancer.
Vicky, we can only hope your legacy will bring about improvements in our national screening programme for the women of Ireland.
#RememberHerName
We're looking forward to hosting Health Home Chef Cooking Competition again this year! And we're so happy to have friend of the College
@nevenmaguire
return again to judge the dishes which always blow us away!
Delighted to reopen our Campus today, adhering to national safety guidelines and responding to further measures as they develop.
- New CAO Students: Round One offers will begin on 11/09
- New PG/Part-time & Returning Students: You will receive and email re. online registration.
This is what we want to see, more lads taking a keen interest in cooking and learning skills for life! Home Economics is such a valuable subject and can steer graduates into rewarding careers in teaching, the food sector or the community setting.
#homeeconomics4all
@nevenmaguire
In 2 Weeks St. Angela's College becomes part of Atlantic Technological University & be known as ATU St Angelas
@ATUStAngelas
- we're so excited for this next step in our future & look forward to continuing to deliver excellent education & research in the North West 🎊
Big shout out agus go n-éirí libh to Breaffy Senior Ladies Rounders and our very own
@hopkinspaula24
playing in the GAA All Ireland Senior Ladies Rounders final taking place in the GAA National Games Development Centre in Abbotstown this Sunday 18th September!
@GAARoundersoffi
June is Pride Month and is celebrated annually to advocate for equal justice and equal opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and those questioning (LGBTQ+).
Today we raised the Pride flag here on campus 🏳️🌈
School Placement is an integral part of our Student Teachers learning and our 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students begin their SP this week. Big thanks to all the schools who continue to support our students School Placements.
#Education
#HomeEconomics
#RE
#Biology
#Science
#Gaeilge
The future of healthy eating is looking bright as is evident in our Food Labs right now! Some great dishes being prepared in the Junior Final of our Healthy Home Chef Competition with
@nevenmaguire
keeping a close eye and encouraging these wonderful students
#HealthyHomeChef
Congrats to B.Applied 4th year student, Caitlin Clauson who won the Best Overall New Food Product and Presentation for her ‘Hi Fi’ Potato Waffles.
The NPD module develops students creativity & every year we're impressed with the food ideas brought to life!