It’s anticipated a €2.5 million investment will drive the LYIT’s ambition to become a university and intensify cross-border links.
The allocation was made under the Higher Education Authority with some €2m being made available to progress the Connacht Ulster Alliance.
Another €500,000 is being invested in LYIT as part of its deepening links with Ulster University and the North-West College.
Education Minister Joe McHugh is confident that this latest funding injection will further on ambitious plans:
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