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“The Minister Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, today (18 December 2020) invited expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for consideration for nomination as Chairperson of the first Governing Body of Munster Technological University (MTU) …” (more)
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Minister Harris invites expressions of interest to fill position of Chairperson on the first Governing Body of the Munster Technological University
The Minister Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, today (18 December 2020) invited expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for consideration for nomination as Chairperson of the first Governing Body of Munster Technological University (MTU).
Minister Harris highlighted the importance of this position: The establishment of Munster Technological University, only the second such higher education institution of its type in the State and the first outside Dublin, will be another milestone in the development of higher education in Ireland. In addition to ensuring accountability and transparency in the discharge of its responsibilities, the role of Chairperson of the first Governing Body of Munster Technological Unive
IT Tralee says it hasn’t had to initiate proceedings against students for alleged breaches of COVID-19 restrictions such as house parties.
The IT says in partnership with the students’ union and a number of external stakeholders, they’ve worked together to inform students and staff as to how best to protect their campus community during the pandemic.
The third-level institute, along with Cork Institute of Technology, will officially merge to become the Munster Technological University on January 1st.