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Ulster University: International Partnerships, Regional Impact

Based in the region of Northern Ireland within the United Kingdon, Ulster University is the largest academic institution on the island of Ireland.

Ulster is a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement. We make a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland and play a key role in attracting inward investment. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

Through our international partnerships, we have made a substantive impact on our regional economic environment, developing courses for foreign direct investment companies, building technologies on which new enterprises are based, and as a collaborator to embed innovation and research into indigenous businesses. As a result, Northern Ireland has become one of the fastest growing economic regions in Europe, a top investment location for international business and has established itself as a cultural hub for the creative industries.

Ulster University's Director of Research and Innovation will provide a talk on the strategy and tactics that have ensured this success, highlighting the University's role and the opportunities for international cooperation.

Author(s):

Timothy Brundle    
Ulster University
United Kingdom