The award marks the Technological University of the Shannon as one of the top rated universities in the world.

They also received maximum stars in all categories assessed and is Ireland's first ever university to receive 5 Stars in the Arts and Culture category.

Party leader Mary-Lou McDonald says it makes sense for Sinn Féin to connect with the public in the midlands.

The Technological University of the Shannon had sought planning permission to construct a large temporary car parking facility near their Athlone campus on the Dublin Road.

The "Digital Student of the Year" award acknowledges the work of outstanding students who can demonstrate the role of digital media in the business and marketing world.

The Technological University of the Shannon joined a partnership with the Bon Secours Hospital in Galway to create clinical placements for its nursing students.

As part of the agreement, both institutes will co-operate on issues including study tours, student and academic personnel exchange, pathway programmes and R&D projects.

TAR U.M.T is a well know business and industries based university, with its main campus located in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.