Courses
For over the last 50 years, civil engineering and construction programmes have been delivered in Sligo to address key industry needs. With a reputation for strong industry links, high quality professionally accredited programmes, it has become the largest provider of online part time and full time civil engineering and construction education in Ireland. With a strong culture of collaboration, research and innovation, it delivers bespoke programmes in partnership with key national stakeholders such as the Department of Transport, Uisce Eireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland and have also led the development of Ireland’s civil engineering apprenticeships. Having received multiple national awards for its programmes and student performance, Sligo has a great reputation for civil engineering and construction programmes and look forward to helping you achieve your potential.
Meet our Head of Department
Dr Ruth Quinn is Head of the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction at Atlantic Technological University in Sligo. She has extensive experience in higher education, research, and project management, having previously held positions at the Universities of Sheffield, Aberdeen, Greenwich, and Cranfield University. Ruth is passionate about developing innovative engineering education, strengthening industry collaboration and advancing sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Ruth holds a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Greenwich and an MEng in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Aberdeen. She has played a key role in developing Ireland’s first Level 8 Civil Engineering apprenticeship pathways and has led major research initiatives, including the €1.2 million Coastal Connectivity Postgraduate Research Training Programme.
Her research focuses on sustainable water management, rainwater harvesting, nature-based solutions and climate-resilient infrastructure. She has secured funding for multiple research projects, including the SFI-funded Sustainable Shared Spaces project. Her research has contributed to the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change, and she was invited to present at a United Nations Masterclass on sand dam water systems.
Ruth has also contributed to the Institution of Civil Engineers’ community engagement policy and served as guest editor of a special issue of the journal Water. She currently chairs the Faculty Research Ethics Committee at ATU and is particularly interested in connecting engineering research, education and industry to deliver meaningful environmental and societal impact.
Dr Ruth Quinn
Head of Department of Civil Engineering and Construction