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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, TD, turned the sod on the new Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Building at MTU’s Kerry North Campus . Also pictured were Chair of MTU’s Governing Body, Jimmy Deenihan , Maggie Cusack, President of MTU and Minister Norma Foley. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
MINISTER for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, TD, turned the sod on the new Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Building at MTU’s Kerry North Campus.
The STEM building, 9,042 meters squared in size, will provide the capacity to expand MTU’s portfolio of programmes and services in STEM disciplines.
Speaking on the sod turning, Minister Harris said: “This is a really important development for higher education in the Munster region. The construction of these buildings will improve the educational experience for current and future generations of students. STEM is an area of great growth in Ireland, and it is important that higher education facilities like MTU are continuously developing the space for this learning.”
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These projects are part of the first bundle of six buildings in the Government’s Higher Education PPP programme.
The construction cost of the six buildings in the bundle is approximately €250 million. These developments will help MTU achieve its prospective vision of increasing capacity and developing support on campus.
Speaking at the event, Professor Maggie Cusack, President of MTU said; “It is an honour to host Minister Harris at our MTU Kerry North Campus today as we celebrate the construction of our new STEM building. The construction of this building aligns with MTU’s strategic plan to become a globally competitive university. These new facilities will elevate the future of students learning. We look forward to welcoming our first students through the doors of these buildings soon.”
Commenting on new building construction, Chair of MTU’s Governing Body, Jimmy Deenihan said, “The further development of MTU in Kerry will make a huge contribution to furthering STEM education not just in the Southwest, but nationally. MTU’s education and development offerings will benefit the economic growth, future sustainability, research, learning and employment opportunities for generations of students and staff.”
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