Introductory Issue
The CUA Application for TU Designation The submission document details the context for the CUA Technological University application, gives an overview of the new TU, and work completed to date. It also presents an academic profile, research, innovation and engagement activities, the support infrastructure for the new TU and a financial overview. Some highlights from the submission document: • The new Technological University will be structured to reflect both its geographic spread and its academic ambitions. It will comprise three colleges and four university-wide academic faculties. • There will be one president for the new TU. • Engagement with the staff unions (TUI, SIPTU, Forsa and Unite) and student union representatives has been vital in bringing the CUA TU project to its current state and will continue to play a key role in the establishment of the new TU. • The TU will be one of the largest employers in the region with considerable purchasing power. As a consortium, the CUA supports 2,310 jobs while institute expenditure results in a direct economic impact of €234.3m. • A high proportion of key positions in enterprises throughout the region are held by CUA graduates. To read a copy of the document go to the CUA website: www.cualliance.ie
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WORKING TOGETHER TOWARDS A TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
