ATU Outdoor Education Courses

02/07/2026

30/06/2026

ATU has introduced a new admissions approach to better support Northern Ireland students applying through the CAO system.

A new two-year pilot will recognise combined A-level and BTEC/Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs), creating a more inclusive and transparent admissions pathway for students applying to ATU from September 2026.

This initiative is part of ATU’s cross-border student mobility project, helping remove barriers and improve progression opportunities for Northern Ireland students.

To find out more, visit ➡️atu.ie/news

27/06/2026

22/06/2026

🏊‍♂️ Double Medal Success for ATU Sports Scholar Cillian Murphy 🥇

Cillian, a student on the BSc (Hons) in Sports and Exercise at ATU Donegal, delivered an outstanding performance at the Swimming Intervarsities held in the University of Limerick this March, securing gold in the 100m Breaststroke and silver in the 50m Breaststroke.

ATU Sports Scholarships support talented student athletes as they balance excellence in both sport and academics - and there’s still time to apply!

Round 3 applications are now open 👉 www.atu.ie/sports-scholarships

16/06/2026

It was lovely to meet up with ATU colleagues from 4 campuses today in Connemara as part of a Staff Development hillwalking event. Connections were made and ideas swapped along with some fun, exercise and challenge.

10/06/2026

Today we bid a fond farewell to a group of wonderful colleagues as they begin their well-earned retirement.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the enormous contribution each of them has made to ATU and, in particular, to ATU Outdoor Education Courses.

Sheila, Pearse, Hugh, Egbert, Mary, and Ivan, thank you for everything you have given over the years.

We wish you all many happy adventures, good health, and every happiness in this exciting new chapter of life.

07/06/2026

Not all lecture rooms have four walls.
Come study Outdoor Education
at ATU Mayo and explore the Adventure Capital of Ireland.

There are so many amazing on-the-water experiences in Mayo!

Check out this great list from Fáilte Ireland highlighting many of the activities and for further information visit https://mayofromthewater.failteireland.ie/

03/06/2026

“The Master’s had a very positive impact on my teaching and on our school as a whole”

For Éilish Mc Donagh, our part-time Masters in Outdoor Education, Sustainability and Wellbeing helped deepen her understanding of biodiversity and sustainability while inspiring positive changes in her school, including the creation of a dedicated outdoor classroom🌍🍃

With flexible study options designed to fit around work and life, our courses can help you take the next step in your learning journey.

Read the full story➡️ https://loom.ly/lGaT1e0

03/06/2026

Futureproof your career with an MSc in Outdoor Education, Sustainability and Well-being

https://www.atu.ie/courses/master-of-science-outdoor-education-sustainability-and-well-being

https://www.thejournal.ie/atu-2-7034411-Jun2026/

Challenge yourself, grow professionally, and change your life with the right course for you.

29/05/2026

We are delighted to see another of our graduates contributing to the 8th International Swift Conference hosted ATU Mayo.
Georgia MacMillan, Director Mayo Dark Skies, Ireland, presented. “Swift Night Shift: Changing Mindsets on Light at Night for Nature”, exploring the important relationship between responsible lighting, biodiversity, and wildlife conservation.
Swifts and dark skies are more connected than many realise. Artificial light at night can disrupt insect populations, navigation, and feeding behaviours that these remarkable birds rely upon.
Georgia’s work highlights how changing our approach to lighting can make a meaningful difference for nature and how communities can play an active role in protecting biodiversity.
The 8th International Swift Conference has brought together delegates from over 16 countries, sharing research, innovation, and conservation initiatives from around the world, and we are incredibly proud to see another ATU Mayo graduate contributing to these important global conversations.

Congratulations to Georgia on her inspiring work and international leadership in environmental awareness and conservation.

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