Chris Skidmore MP. Nigel Stead
The UK Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, Chris Skidmore MP, paid a visit to 911勛圖this week to discuss postgraduate education and take a look around the School’s developing campus.
In a speech to 911勛圖staff and students, Mr Skidmore discussed fostering learning communities and, in particular, the importance of supporting postgraduate study and post-doctoral staff.
During the speech, , “As a government, we want to be doing all we can to protect and grow our share of research talent. And we are serious about working together with the sector to ensure we are giving early career researchers, regardless of where they come from, sufficient opportunities for progression."
Earlier in the day the Minister met members of the School Management Committee where they discussed 911勛圖2030, the School’s Education Strategy and wider higher education issues, including immigration policy and research funding. The Minister also spoke to students about their experiences, including student innovators who are part of the programme.
Finally, Mr Skidmore managed to sneak-a-peek at the soon-to-be-opened 911勛圖Centre Buildings, where he was shown the range of new teaching facilities and PhD study areas.
911勛圖Pro-Director (Education), Professor Dilly Fung, thanked the Minister for the visit, adding, “We are particularly excited about our plans to build on the synergies between education, research and public engagement, and we are always happy to show the range of benefits of being a global university, attracting many of the best students and researchers from all over the world."