The Change-Makers Club prize winner announced

New members to be entered in draw for hoodie

Congratulations to ATU Galway Assistant Lecturer Gabriel Farragher who was drawn as the winner of a new Change-Makers Club hoodie.

Gabriel, who teaches automation (PLCs), SCADA and industrial networking, was one of over two dozen Change-Makers to fill out the recent questionnaire inviting members who attended The Change-Makers Club over the past academic year to submit their feedback while also giving their views on the future direction of the club.

He was presented with his new hoodie by Communications and Dissemination Officer on ATU’s Higher Education 4.0 Project, Stephen Glennon. Higher Education 4.0, which is funded by the Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 3, sponsor the Change-Makers Club hoodies.

Draw for new members

Any new members (ATU staff only) who join The Change-Makers Club before Wednesday, 15 October 2025, will be entered into a draw for a new hoodie. Simply, fill out the brief questionnaire HERE to enter. NOTE: The Change-Makers Club is for ATU staff only.

What is The Change-Makers Club?

It’s an informal online gathering for ATU colleagues to discuss, connect, and learn about the meaningful advances being made across our community. Previously known as the Innovators Club, the initiative has expanded to include all ATU staff members, with a focus on collaboration, inspiration, and sharing ideas.

Whether you’re driving any kind of innovation in science or technology, leading projects in operations, marketing, entrepreneurship or contributing to any other role within the wider ATU community, we invite you to join The Change-Makers Club – where those who inspire, innovate, and lead come together to shape our future.

For more information, contact stephen.glennon@atu.ie or donal.loftus@atu.ie.