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Athlone IT receives significant funding for research and development projects
Significant funding has been allocated to Athlone Institute of Technology towards the purchase of equipment to carry out vital Research and Development projects, Longford/Westmeath Fine Gael Deputy, Peter Burke, confirmed this week.
Exacting a solution to address persistent healthcare PPE shortage
The perennial issue pertaining to the persistent personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage for front line health workers during the present COVID-19 pandemic has been the prime source of much discussion.
Tourism well placed to lead economic and societal post COVID-19 recovery
Dr. Tony Johnston, Head of Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Studies, Athlone Institute of Technology, spoke with the Athlone Advertiser this week and outlined how the tourism industry is well placed to lead the post-COVID-19 recovery as economies reopen.
AIT researcher using augmented reality to help people with walk abnormalities
An Athlone-based PhD candidate is using augmented reality (AR) to help cure people of walking abnormalities which, if left untreated, can lead to “wear and tear” arthritis and serious injuries.
Tourism — How the business of happiness can emerge from this crisis
Samuel Langhorne Clemens was an American writer, better known by his pen name, Mark Twain. Among many achievements, he is credited with the saying “travel broadens the mind”. But something we have learned in recent weeks during this Covid-19 ‘lock in’ is that sometimes staying at home can do that too, or at least it can help refocus the mind.
Prominent MEP guest speaker at local business networking event
The Midlands Region of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) hosted a successful business networking event in recent times. Entitled ‘The Green Deal – Gearing up for new ways of working’ the occasion featured special guest speaker Mairead McGuinness MEP.
Staying fit and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic
“If the benefits of being active could be bottled, it would be the most prescribed medicine on the planet.”
Let your dog help to lower anxiety levels during COVID-19 crisis
Athlone Institute of Technology lecturer and veterinary surgeon, Lisa Geraghty, has espoused the positive influence of pet companionship on mental health as the anxiety levels of many remains high during the present public health crisis.
AIT microbiologist urges public to ‘think in fives’ to combat COVID-19
A prominent Athlone Institute of Technology based microbiologist has urged people to “think in fives” to protect themselves from coronavirus (COVID-19).
Athlone IT student attains chef of the year accolade at prestigious competition
Maria Dunne, a student who attends Athlone Institute of Technology, was crowned winner of the Knorr® Professional Student Chef of the Year 2020.
