"The success of IT Sligo in securing competitive funding under the Erasmus Programme will not only lead to enhanced knowledge and expertise in an area of critical need but is a tangible example of how higher education benefits citizens. The approach of the Institute also demonstrates its willingness to draw from and contribute to the knowledge base in Europe with partners from five other EU member states as well as NUI Galway involved in the project. International collaborations of this type are essential to ensure that the Irish higher education sector maintains and enhances its capacity to deliver education and training relevant to our needs."