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North West Tertiary Education Cluster (NWTEC)

In February 2018 the North West Strategic Growth Partnership (NWSGP), in conjunction with the tertiary education providers of the North West City Region, announced a new agreement in education, training and innovation to establish the now titled North West Tertiary Education Cluster (NWTEC).

The most definitive source for up-to-date information on study opportunities, together with the research and innovation activities of the four NWTEC partners, can be found via the partners main websites.

Atlantic Technological University

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is one of the largest multi-campus universities on the island, serving a diverse group of learners, staff, communities and organisations from across the West and North West region and further afield. ATU is dedicated to enabling sustainable economic, social and cultural development; connected to its catchment region and with a mindset that reaches far beyond it.

Ulster University

Ulster University (UU) has a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland. UU’s core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation, and technology and knowledge transfer.

North West Regional College

North West Regional College (NWRC) is the main provider of professional and technical education and training in the North West region with its main campuses located in Derry~Londonderry, Limavady, and Strabane.

Donegal Education and Training Board

Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) provides a broad range of education and training services including post-primary schools and colleges, Further Education and Training (FET), outdoor education and training, music education and has legal responsibilities for youth work in County Donegal. Donegal ETB actively pursues the further development of educational services and has a history of responding flexibly to community needs and aspirations.

NWTEC Formation

In February 2018 the North West Strategic Growth Partnership (NWSGP), in partnership with the tertiary education providers of the North West City Region, announced a new agreement in education, training and innovation to establish the now titled North West Tertiary Education Cluster. The NWSGP is led by Derry City and Strabane District Council and Donegal County Council. It is a unique interjurisdictional structure, endorsed by both Governments through the North South Ministerial Council.

NWTEC Steering Group

The NWTEC Steering Group comprises the Head of College of ATU Donegal, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Ulster University, Principal/Chief Executive of NWRC, and the Chief Executive of Donegal ETB. Each institution has at least a further senior manager on the Steering Group and the Programme Manager is also a member. Meetings take place monthly during term time and the role of chair is rotated between the leads from the partner institutions.