21/10/2005
Queen's aims to foster closer links with the north-west
Queen's University aims to build on its academic and business connections with the north-west, Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Gregson said today.
The Vice-Chancellor was speaking at an event hosted by Queen's for the area's business, community, education and political representatives.
Professor Gregson said: "Queen's already has strong links with Derry and the north-west, and we want to build on these.
"In particular, we want to see even more of our doctors and nurses taking placements in this region. We want to further strengthen our links with the North West Institute and providers of post-primary education here in the north-west."
The Vice-Chancellor added that commitment to the community has been central to the ethos of Queen's for more than 150 years and outreach is a core component of the University's new Vision for the Future.
He continued: "There are countless day-to-day collaborations between staff at Queen's and people in education, healthcare and business here in the north-west. Together we have many important connections. It's my desire to see these continue to grow and flourish."
Currently more than 600 students from Derry are enrolled at Queen's, which also has links with major employers in the area, notably Seagate and DuPont.
Friday's roadshow to Londonderry also included visits to Altnagelvin Hospital and North West Institute.
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The Vice-Chancellor was speaking at an event hosted by Queen's for the area's business, community, education and political representatives.
Professor Gregson said: "Queen's already has strong links with Derry and the north-west, and we want to build on these.
"In particular, we want to see even more of our doctors and nurses taking placements in this region. We want to further strengthen our links with the North West Institute and providers of post-primary education here in the north-west."
The Vice-Chancellor added that commitment to the community has been central to the ethos of Queen's for more than 150 years and outreach is a core component of the University's new Vision for the Future.
He continued: "There are countless day-to-day collaborations between staff at Queen's and people in education, healthcare and business here in the north-west. Together we have many important connections. It's my desire to see these continue to grow and flourish."
Currently more than 600 students from Derry are enrolled at Queen's, which also has links with major employers in the area, notably Seagate and DuPont.
Friday's roadshow to Londonderry also included visits to Altnagelvin Hospital and North West Institute.
(MB/SP)
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