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08/01/2015
Professor Nixon Appointed Vice-Chancellor Of Ulster University
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry welcomed the announcement that Professor Paddy Nixon has been appointed as Vice-Chancellor of Ulster University.
He replaces Professor Sir Richard Barnett who was Vice-Chancellor from April 2006.
The Minister said: "I warmly welcome the appointment of Professor Paddy Nixon as the new Vice-Chancellor of Ulster University.
"Professor Nixon has had extensive industry and commercial experience, particularly in collaborations with global high tech firms, and I am confident that this experience will be an asset in further developing Northern Ireland's higher education sector, particularly in providing the skills necessary for a 21st Century work force.
"His appointment further enhances the reputation of Ulster University. With more than 26,000 students and over 3,000 staff, Ulster University is a dynamic and diverse institution providing world-class education and research. I am sure that Professor Nixon will find his Vice-Chancellorship of the University both a challenging and a rewarding experience."
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He replaces Professor Sir Richard Barnett who was Vice-Chancellor from April 2006.
The Minister said: "I warmly welcome the appointment of Professor Paddy Nixon as the new Vice-Chancellor of Ulster University.
"Professor Nixon has had extensive industry and commercial experience, particularly in collaborations with global high tech firms, and I am confident that this experience will be an asset in further developing Northern Ireland's higher education sector, particularly in providing the skills necessary for a 21st Century work force.
"His appointment further enhances the reputation of Ulster University. With more than 26,000 students and over 3,000 staff, Ulster University is a dynamic and diverse institution providing world-class education and research. I am sure that Professor Nixon will find his Vice-Chancellorship of the University both a challenging and a rewarding experience."
(CD/JP)
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