From Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
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The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, today invited expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced persons for consideration for nomination as Ministerial nominees to the Governing Authorities of Dublin City University (DCU) and NUI Galway.
Minister Harris said:
“A strongly governed and supported higher education system is key to Ireland’s future. The higher education system in Ireland is currently at a pivotal and exciting phase and these positions provide an opportunity for individuals to become involved in a meaningful way and bring their experiences and expertise to benefit these Universities.”
The process for filling these positions is being managed by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. A detailed Information Booklet can be found here and Expressions of Interest may be made by submitting a Curriculum Vitae and detailed cover letter to boardvacancies@dfheris.gov.ie .
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 3pm on Wednesday, 2nd June 2021.
DCU is a research-intensive, globally-engaged, dynamic institution that is distinguished by both the quality and impact of its graduates and its focus on the translation of knowledge into societal and economic benefit. DCU prepares its students well for success in life, and in the workplace, by providing a high-quality, rounded education appropriate to the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
As Ireland’s University of Enterprise, DCU is characterised by a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship and a track-record of effective engagement with the enterprise sector, including commercial, social and cultural enterprises. Excellence in its education and research activities has led to DCU’s consistent position in the rankings of the world’s top young universities.
Ranked in the top 1% of universities globally, NUIG is one of Ireland’s foremost centres of academic excellence, with over 19,000 students and more than 2,600 staff. A hub of academic and research excellence since 1845, today the University is leading the field in a wide range of areas, as diverse as stem cell research, human rights law, drama, environmental change, and data analytics.
Over the last ten years the University has grown its research income by over two-thirds, quintupled research citations, quadrupled inventions, and grown student numbers year-on-year.
These positions are not remunerated. Travel and subsistence allowances will be paid in respect of journeys undertaken to attend meetings of the Authorities or to transact its business.