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WELCOME TO THE 2nd EDITION OF IUA e- NEWS
In this second issue we discuss what the allocation of over €42 million will mean to the universities and other third level institutions across the country under the Government's Strategic Innovation Fund for higher education. The €42 million awards are the first cycle of funding from the €300 million five year fund established by the Government and are a very welcome source of funding for universities. We look forward to the fruits of collaboration between higher education institutions that this funding will encourage. We are also pleased to announce the appointment of Ned Costello as new Chief Executive of the IUA who will take up the position in early January. Finally, on my own behalf, and on behalf of all my colleagues in the IUA, I want to express our thanks and appreciation to outgoing Chief Executive Michael McGrath for the great work done during his ten years as Director of the IUA. As quoted in the Irish Times recently, Michael “is seen as a key figure who helped to convince the Government of much greater investment in third and fourth level.” He has achieved much more besides, all of us very much enjoyed working with him, appreciated both his invaluable insights and his warm and engaging personality and wish him well in his retirement.
My best wishes for a peaceful and happy Christmas break,
Dr. Iognáid Ó Muircheartaigh, President of IUA, 2006 |
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| Appointment of New IUA CEO Announced |
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On 27 October 2006 Dr. Iognáid Ó Muircheartaigh, President of the Irish Universities Association announced the appointment of Mr. Ned Costello as the new IUA Chief Executive Officer. He will replace Mr. Michael McGrath who is retiring after 10 years with the IUA
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| IUA Welcomes First Round Strategic Innovation Fund Awards |
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The IUA welcomed Minister Hanafin’s announcement on October 24th 2006 of the allocation of over €42 million to third level institutions across the country under the Government's Strategic Innovation Fund for higher education.
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| €50 Billion Seventh EU Framework Programme for Research and Technological Developed Launched |
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The Irish launch of the €50 billion Seventh EU Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7) was announced on 15th November by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mr. Micheál Martin at an information event held in the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham.
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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Seasons Greetings to you all and thanks for all the positive comments we received on the first edition of the IUA newsletter. In this issue we continue to keep the academic, research and business communities up to date with IUA activities on behalf of the 7 universities.
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Lia O’Sullivan, Communications Manager, IUA |
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