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Merger of colleges is a potential ‘game-changer’ and ‘great for Cork’

Technological universities can transform access to education and research

‘Broadband has to be a priority’: CIT president says everyone must be able to learn from home

09 Oct, 2020
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CIT president announces retirement after 40-year career in higher education

Arresting students will stop parties, says CIT president

CIT aim to open arena in September 2021 as sod is turned on €22m sports complex

CIT to radically change timetables and academic year amid coronavirus

Funding boost for CIT arena

Presidents of Cork colleges demand better public transport for students

Munster Technological University bid lodged

Cork now facing a ‘serious shortage’ of beds for college students

IT Tralee ready to progress merger following signing into law of legislation

CIT President: It’s time for a Northside campus

Cork Institute of Technology announces new interim president

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