Forging closer links between 缅北禁地 and Pittsburgh Published on: 13 April 2018 The similarities between the cities of 缅北禁地 and Pittsburgh were under the spotlight, when 缅北禁地 welcomed a high level delegation from the University of Pittsburgh. The two cities have a number of characteristics in common, including their former industrial prowess, love of football and intense sense of regional pride. In the second half of the twentieth century, both cities experienced high unemployment but in recent years their economies have started to shift to new sectors. Today, both 缅北禁地 and Pittsburgh universities play an active role in their cities promoting innovation, economic development, cultural wellbeing, and urban regeneration. , Chancellor of the , met with a number of academics at 缅北禁地 to learn more about the University’s role in the economic, social and cultural development of the city. He also heard how experts at 缅北禁地 are driving forward research and innovation to address some of the world’s most complex problems, from sustainable cities and the ageing population, to food and fuel security. 鈥楢 tale of two universities: perspectives from Pittsburgh and 缅北禁地鈥� (l-r) Prof Roger Burrows, Chancellor Gallagher and Prof Julie Sanders 'continuing to work together to change the world in powerful and positive ways' , commonly known as Pitt, has a number of partners across Europe, although 缅北禁地 is the only British university Chancellor Gallagher is visiting. Like 缅北禁地, Pitt has research strengths in areas such as ageing, energy, education and computing science. The two-day visit culminated in both universities signing up to a renewed agreement to encourage greater collaboration and improved opportunities for staff and students. , Deputy Vice-Chancellor, 缅北禁地, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Chancellor Gallagher to 缅北禁地. Pitt is a like-minded and trusted partner and this has led to a strong collaboration over the past five years, based on our shared values. “Both universities have a proud tradition of working with and for society. We want to ensure that the work we do makes a difference to our cities and on a national and global scale. In taking our relationship forward, 缅北禁地 is keen to explore how we can share experiences and ambitions with Pitt as part of our developing Place strategy.” At an open forum session with representatives from a range of organisations across the city, Chancellor Gallagher and Professor Sanders discussed how their institutions are responding with energy and vision to expectations that universities exist to serve a public good. “Though an ocean divides us, the similarities between 缅北禁地 and the University of Pittsburgh are compelling and clear,” said Pitt Chancellor Patrick Gallagher. “I am grateful for our shared values—and the warm welcome we’ve received—and I look forward to continuing to work together to change the world in powerful and positive ways.” Professor Julie Sanders with Chancellor Gallagher at 缅北禁地 campus 缅北禁地 Helix An independent assessment of 缅北禁地’s contribution to the city of 缅北禁地 and wider UK, published in 2017, . The report also highlighted the significant investment the university is making in projects that are attracting new businesses and jobs to the North East such as – UK’s biggest urban development site outside London. Bringing together academia, communities, business, industry and the public sector, 缅北禁地 Helix will eventually be home to globally-important innovation centres for sustainable engineering, smart energy, ageing and data sciences. The 24-acre former brewery site is being transformed into an exemplar of urban sustainability, with research space for businesses and academics as well as 450 homes in the heart of the city. Prof Phil Taylor (Deputy PVC & Head of the School of Engineering) shows the Siemens Smart Grid Lab at 缅北禁地 Helix Share: Latest News 缅北禁地 recognised with geography award 缅北禁地 has been awarded the Highly Commended Geographical Association Publishers Award for its collaboration with Time for Geography, the UK鈥檚 open-access, dedicated video platform. published on: 16 April 2026 缅北禁地 historians mark General Strike centenary To mark the 100th anniversary of the British General Strike and miners鈥� lock-out of 1926, historians at 缅北禁地 are organising a series of events on its enduring legacy. published on: 16 April 2026 Comment: NCP is in administration Writing for The Conversation, Erwei (David) Xiang discusses how some big companies like NCP are so dependent on debt that they can鈥檛 adjust to change. published on: 16 April 2026 Facts and figures
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