New research agreement signed

An agreement to explore collaborative research and educational opportunities between Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT), Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia, and Georgia Tech Ireland (GTI) was signed in Athlone last week. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) envisages the possibility of joint research programmes, joint/dual undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as collaboration on the ongoing development of a Midlands Gateway Research and Innovation Centre. President of AIT, Professor Ciarán Ó Catháin, said the institute looked forward to working with Georgia Tech in delivering ground-breaking research and providing innovative academic programmes. 'At a time when hope is needed more than ever before, here is the germ of that promise,' he stated. Dr Krishan Ahuja, director of GTI and a Regents Professor at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, said: 'GTI is delighted to partner with AIT to promote science, education, research and development in the Midlands.'