Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is a public technological university located in the west and northwest of Ireland. It was officially established on 1st April 2022 through the merger of three institutes: Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, IT Sligo, and Letterkenny IT. ATU provides a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across business, engineering, science, computing, creative arts, tourism, nursing, social care, furniture design, agriculture, and more.
Major Research Institutes
Science, Engineering, and Heritage:
Science & Engineering: ATU has a strong foundation in applied sciences and engineering, including advanced materials, sustainable manufacturing, and wireless embedded systems.
Heritage: Research in heritage studies, including cultural and historical preservation.
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT):
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML): Research includes AI-driven decision-making, natural language processing, generative AI, AI ethics, and intelligent data analytics.
High-Performance Computing (HPC): Focus on scalable computing architectures, cloud and edge computing, large-scale data analysis, and AI model deployment.
Emerging Technologies: Blockchain, quantum computing, smart cities, IoT, Industry 4.0, and computer vision (image/video analysis, object detection, autonomous systems)
Health, Nutrition, and Clinical Research:
Clinical Health & Nutrition: Research in health sciences, nutrition, and clinical practice, often in collaboration with healthcare providers and communities.
Tourism, Arts and Design:
Tourism: Research on sustainable tourism, heritage tourism, and social value creation.
Arts & Design: Creative industries, including digital arts, design innovation, and creative enterprise.
Community and Regional Development:
Community -Based Research: Projects supporting community development, social issues, and evidence-based policy.
Knowledge Transfer: Initiatives to share research outputs with local businesses, public sector, and communities.
Industry Collaboration and Innovation:
Enterprise Engagement: Many research projects are co-designed with industry partners, especially in MedTech, FinTech, and engineering.
Innovation Hubs: ATU hosts innovation hubs and research centres that foster entrepreneurship and support regional economic growth.