Ministerial Statement: A Higher Education Strategy for Northern Ireland
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Already the Higher Education sector’s achievements are far reaching. The sector has made a positive impact on the local economy by leveraging significant external investment. As such it is critical to Northern Ireland’s development as a knowledge based economy, capable of attracting foreign investment in high quality jobs. Internationally, we have an excellent reputation with regard both to teaching and learning and research and development.
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تاریخ انتشار 2012