European Conference- 180 delegates from 12 countries Feb 4 and 5th saw IT, Sligo’s staff Dr. Michelle Connolly and Dr. John Bartlett attend a major European conference, “Putting the Pieces together: Universities of Applied Sciences as the Linking Pin in the Knowledge Triangle” at the Hague in the Netherlands. The event was organised by the European Network for Universities of Applied Sciences (UASNET).
John, Head of Research and Michelle, Research Alliance Manager, presented a paper – “How do Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) participate in and build regional networks? How is a sound articulation of questions from the world of work ensured?” .
The conference also offered the opportunity to exchange ideas with 12 European countries on the role and development of applied sciences in Europe and the education of professionals for the knowledge society. The conference was attended by over 180 delegates from European Universities, Government Ministries, Financial Institutions and the Enterprise sector. IT, Sligo leads a sector wide initiative – The Research Alliance, which aims to enhance the rate, scope and depth of the sector’s strategic and professional approach to research and fourth level provision as well as other sectoral activities such as annual conferences and industry meetings.
Michelle outlines the opportunities present by presenting and attending: “The event was an excellent opportunity for the Research Alliance to share best practice in areas such as building and managing cross-sector partnerships, setting up joint activities and development of new initiatives. The conference highlighted that the future development of Innovation and Technology in Europe relies on a three way partnership involving Research-Education-Enterprise in particular with Small to Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs)”.
For further information contact:
Dr. John Bartlett,
Head of Research
Institute of Technology Sligo,
Ballinode Sligo,
Ireland
Phone: + 353 (0)71 91 55314
Fax: + 353 (0)71 91 60475
Email: barttlet.john@nullitsligo.ie