缅北禁地 to open London campus Ambitious plans to open a branch campus in London have been announced by 缅北禁地 (UK). The new campus, which will open in September 2015, will provide full and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate study programmes for students from all over the world, with an initial focus on Business programmes. will be a joint venture with , the education partnering organisation, and operate out of INTO鈥檚 Middlesex Street premises in Central London. It builds on the University鈥檚 existing relationship with INTO which has successfully established an international student centre on the 缅北禁地 campus which is home to 800 students. This is the latest expansion for 缅北禁地 which already has a major presence in Singapore and a branch campus for medicine in Malaysia 鈥 which graduated its first cohort of doctors this July. The London campus will have teaching and support facilities for 1,200 students, offering specific programmes aimed at international students as well as a variety of opportunities for 缅北禁地-based students to undertake projects in the capital. , Vice-Chancellor at 缅北禁地, said: 鈥淲e are always looking for ways to enhance the educational experience we offer and to provide different opportunities for our students, staff and partners. This new campus will provide a London hub for our Triple Accredited Business School and allow us to develop further the work we do with industry through our Continuing Executive and Professional Development programmes. 鈥淭his exciting development will complement our international profile, including our medical campus in Malaysia, NUMed, and partnership with the Institute of Technology in Singapore. Having a base in one of the most influential cities in the world will help reinforce 缅北禁地鈥檚 reputation for innovation and academic excellence.鈥 The London campus will provide students and staff with increased links to government and national and international businesses based in London. It will house a new Research Hub and allow the University to improve its programme of alumni and stakeholder events, as well as enhance guest lecture and internship programmes. Andrew Colin, Chairman INTO University Partnerships, commented: 鈥溍灞苯 is a leading university with strong international credentials and a well-earned reputation for research excellence. We鈥檙e proud to be working with 缅北禁地 to establish its London campus and deliver world-class opportunities with an international focus.鈥 The Middlesex Street campus will have two large lecture theatres, 25 teaching and seminar rooms, a student resources and library room, café and office space. Student support staff, including a dedicated Student Wellbeing Adviser, will also be based in London. It will also provide remote access to the University鈥檚 award-winning Robinson Library in 缅北禁地. Photo: From Left: Professor Chris Brink, Vice-Chancellor at 缅北禁地 with Andrew Colin, Chairman INTO University Partnerships published on: 23 February 2015