The Learning City Initiative is funded by Derry City and Strabane District Council, North West Regional College and Ulster University.
Derry City and Strabane District Council
Derry City and Strabane District Council is the local authority for Derry and Strabane district in Northern Ireland. It was created as part of the 2014 Northern Ireland local government reform, replacing Derry City Council and Strabane District Council.
The Council’s Strategic Growth Plan highlights the importance of lifelong learning for all its citizens and identifies a number of key actions which will help lay the foundation for the north west of Ireland to become a learning region.
For more information on Derry City and Strabane District Council please visit their website: https://www.derrystrabane.com/
“We want our Council area to provide lifelong
learning opportunities to all ages and at all
educational levels utilising multiple and flexible
learning pathways which will create an
inclusive and resilient lifelong learning culture
for all citizens in our city and region. “
Brian Tierney,
Mayor, Derry City and Strabane District Council
North West Regional College
North West Regional College is a further education and higher education college in the north-west region of Northern Ireland.
The college has campuses in Strabane, Limavady and Derry~Londonderry.
Each year, the College supports over 10,000 students in achieving their personal educational goals, by offering an extensive portfolio of programmes available either on a full-time or part-time basis.
For more information on the North West Regional College please visit their website: http://www.nwrc.ac.uk/
“We have set our sights on a future where learning will become truly international while also being individual to each learner – a future where we will continue to be at the heart of the local community by playing a role to enhance the ambitions of young people and adults. No matter who you are, we are ready to do all we can to enable you to reach your full potential.”
Leo Murphy,
Principal NWRC
Ulster University (Magee)
Magee is one of four regional campuses of Ulster University. The beautiful and historic campus encapsulates all the characteristics of a traditional academic institution but is the setting for cutting-edge research and teaching which enables students to thrive across a myriad of disciplines and specialist areas in a top-class learning environment. Academic excellence cuts across all four of our faculties and the campus is home to world-leading teaching and research in intelligent systems, creative arts, peace and conflict, business, and healthy living amongst others.
Dr O Neill is delighted that the world’s first ever Virtual Learning City Festival will be hosted by Derry City and Strabane Learning City and Region in July 2020.
For more information on Ulster University Magee please visit their website: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/campuses/magee
“At Ulster, our students and the student experience are at the heart of everything we do and we are delighted to support a festival that celebrates the availability of learning for all here in the North West.
“Becoming part of the UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities will allow us to strengthen and further enhance the city’s capacity as a learning hub. Through events such as the Virtual Learning Cities Festival we will continue to build on the region’s growing profile as a centre for learning excellence.”
Malachy Ó Néill,
Provost, Magee campus
