14/05/2002
University of Ulster spearhead Carolina trip
A University of Ulster team will this week lead a delegation of top UK University opinion-formers on a US fact-finding mission that could transform the relationship between higher education and the wider community.
University of Ulster Vice Chancellor, Gerry McKenna, heads up a team from universities and colleges in England and Northern Ireland on a visit to North Carolina, where they will meet academics from 12 of the state’s top educational institutions.
The key objective of the visit is to consolidate and extend links between the USA and the UK’s higher education sector.
North Carolina has been chosen as it has an unparalleled track record in linking university research and technology to entrepreneurship and economic growth.
"Their record of success is something we here in Northern Ireland – and in the UK as whole – could learn a lot from," said Professor McKenna.
There is also a unique system that closely links universities and community colleges, (equivalent to Further Education colleges here), which the delegation hope to explore and emulate.
Professor McKenna said: "The University of Ulster’s important role in this visit is a recognition of our commitment and excellent track record in the field of university-economic links and technology transfer.
"In addition, by developing best practice in our collaboration with the Further Education sector, we can learn from our colleagues in North Carolina, and they from us."
(AMcE)
University of Ulster Vice Chancellor, Gerry McKenna, heads up a team from universities and colleges in England and Northern Ireland on a visit to North Carolina, where they will meet academics from 12 of the state’s top educational institutions.
The key objective of the visit is to consolidate and extend links between the USA and the UK’s higher education sector.
North Carolina has been chosen as it has an unparalleled track record in linking university research and technology to entrepreneurship and economic growth.
"Their record of success is something we here in Northern Ireland – and in the UK as whole – could learn a lot from," said Professor McKenna.
There is also a unique system that closely links universities and community colleges, (equivalent to Further Education colleges here), which the delegation hope to explore and emulate.
Professor McKenna said: "The University of Ulster’s important role in this visit is a recognition of our commitment and excellent track record in the field of university-economic links and technology transfer.
"In addition, by developing best practice in our collaboration with the Further Education sector, we can learn from our colleagues in North Carolina, and they from us."
(AMcE)
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