University of Zakho Official Visits Derby To Discuss Collaborative Research Ventures
28 January 2013
This is an exciting opportunity for both institutions and another strong example of how the University of Derby is committed to developing links with academic institutions around the world in order to provide our home and international students with the greatest learning experiences we possibly can.
University Vice-Chancellor Professor John Coyne.
A leading official from the University of Zakho, Kurdistan, Iraq, recently met with top academics at the University of Derby to discuss potential collaborative research projects and postgraduate opportunities available to international students who choose to study at Derby.
Dr Lokman A. Aldosky, Director of International Affairs at the University of Zakho, was welcomed by University Vice-Chancellor Professor John Coyne and then had the opportunity to meet some of the University's Research Management team and School of Science representatives.
Professor John Coyne said: "This is an exciting opportunity for both institutions and another strong example of how the University of Derby is committed to developing links with academic institutions around the world in order to provide our home and international students with the greatest learning experiences we possibly can."
The University of Derby is currently home to over 1,000 international students from over 70 countries around the world and has strong relations in Botswana, Greece and the Middle East. These international links are also being extended to countries including China, Malaysia and Sri Lanka - as well as in Brazil through the exclusive Science without Borders scheme.
For more information about the University of Derby's international partnerships, visit www.derby.ac.uk/international/partnerships
