ATU Mayo hosting open morning
ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) Mayo is holding an open morning on Wednesday next, March 13 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), for prospective students, parents and educators about the range of courses available and career opportunities for graduates.
A number of short lectures on disciplines from psychology and nursing to outdoor and environmental education, early childhood education and care, applied social care and history and geography will take place.
Current students, lecturers and staff will answer questions on the range of CAO and other courses available while ATU Student Support Services will provide information on grants, financial aid, learning support and disability services.
Other new and exciting events are the virtual reality experience where visitors can immerse themselves in the future of nursing with cutting-edge virtual reality simulation. Mayo Recovery College will deliver an interesting workshop about understanding stress.
There are also guided campus tours with student ambassadors to explore facilities and the surroundings of the ATU Mayo campus.
The titles of the series of short lectures are:
“Psychology: Unravel the wonders of the human mind through live experiments and informative sessions”
'Nursing: Explore fundamental principles and engage in interactive activities simulating real-world healthcare scenarios'
'Outdoor and Environmental Education: Scale new heights with climbing wall experiences and outdoor equipment tours'
'Early Childhood Education & Care: Step into the world of early years learning with studio tours and interactive workshops'
'Applied Social Care: Gain insights into working with youths and participate in engaging discussions on relevant topic'
'History & Geography: Explore the rich tapestry of human history and geographical wonders from expert educators guiding you through immersive lectures and engaging activities'.
Dr. Justin Kerr, vice-president, ATU Mayo, says: “We are really excited to offer such a variety of practical activities and information events on our open day. This is an excellent opportunity to experience studying at ATU Mayo and to meet staff and students. We are looking forward to welcoming prospective students to explore their new university.”
Individual bookings are required to be registered in advance on https://www.atu.ie/study-at-atu/open-days. For school bookings or special assistance requirements, please email StudyMayo.galwaymayo@atu.ie. For a full list of the courses on offer, visit https://www.atu.ie/atu-mayo.