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07/11/2006
QUB to join 'Ivy League' of UK universities
Queen's University has been invited to join the Ivy League of UK universities, acknowledging its role as a world-class centre of excellence in research and education.
The University has been accepted for membership of the elite Russell Group of UK universities, thereby joining an association of 19 major research-intensive universities which include the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol, Edinburgh and University College London.
Welcoming today’s news, Queen’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Gregson said: "Queen’s is delighted to join the Russell Group of UK universities.
"We provide leadership in research and education, delivering for the economy and creating international connections with business and academia.”
He continued: “This invitation is tremendous news. It enhances our role as an attractive destination for postgraduate students, businesses and investment. It also establishes Queen’s and Northern Ireland as one of the main learning centres in the UK.
"Russell Group membership is recognition of the outstanding contributions of our staff over many years and it will enhance the Queen's Experience for future generations of students.”
An investment of more than £250 million in staff, students and facilities is now expected over the next five years.
The University is now actively recruiting some 140 new academic staff from around the globe, and major projects include a £45 million new library and a £20 million investment in sport and the Students’ Union.
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The University has been accepted for membership of the elite Russell Group of UK universities, thereby joining an association of 19 major research-intensive universities which include the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol, Edinburgh and University College London.
Welcoming today’s news, Queen’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Gregson said: "Queen’s is delighted to join the Russell Group of UK universities.
"We provide leadership in research and education, delivering for the economy and creating international connections with business and academia.”
He continued: “This invitation is tremendous news. It enhances our role as an attractive destination for postgraduate students, businesses and investment. It also establishes Queen’s and Northern Ireland as one of the main learning centres in the UK.
"Russell Group membership is recognition of the outstanding contributions of our staff over many years and it will enhance the Queen's Experience for future generations of students.”
An investment of more than £250 million in staff, students and facilities is now expected over the next five years.
The University is now actively recruiting some 140 new academic staff from around the globe, and major projects include a £45 million new library and a £20 million investment in sport and the Students’ Union.
(EF)
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