It’s expected the appointment of TUS as the coordinator of RUN EU will create an employment pipeline in the Midwest region.
Regional University Network-European University, or RUN EU, is beginning its next phase, with funding of €14.4 million approved for four more years and two new partners from Spain and Belgium joining the alliance.
The Technological University of the Shannon will now coordinate the project, becoming the first Irish third level institution to be appointed as lead of a European University.
TUS Vice President for Research Development and Innovation, Dr Liam Brown says this plan will bring more highly qualified workers to the region.
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