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12/09/2024
Magee Taskforce Publishes First Report On Proposed Expansion
The Ulster University Magee Taskforce has published its first report on the potential of expanding the L'Derry campus to 10,000 students.
The independent body was established in March to develop and oversee an action plan for the proposed expansion. The Taskforce brings together a range of stakeholders including Ulster University, Derry City & Strabane District Council, business representatives, and the community sector.
In 2023/24 there were 5,337 students enrolled at Magee. This first report outlines what is required to achieve the target of 10,000 students.
The report estimates that £700million is needed for new teaching blocks, research space and student accommodation. This extensive building programme could be fully completed in eight years. However, the campus is expected to reach 6,500 students in around two years and, following additional funding announced by the Minister, is expected to grow to 7,000 students in 2028. The Taskforce will now work with the Department for the Economy and other partners to secure further funding and finalise a delivery plan within three months.
Economy Minister Conor Murphy emphasised the strategic importance of the campus expansion in driving economic development in the North West region.
Minister Murphy said: "Increasing Derry's student population is a key driver for economic development in the North West. There has long been an aspiration to expand Magee. We now have the basis of a plan, developed by and with local people, to actually deliver expansion. The Taskforce has set out exactly what is needed from various partners, including my Department. We will now work together to finalise a delivery plan and drive progress towards the 10,000 target."
The independent body was established in March to develop and oversee an action plan for the proposed expansion. The Taskforce brings together a range of stakeholders including Ulster University, Derry City & Strabane District Council, business representatives, and the community sector.
In 2023/24 there were 5,337 students enrolled at Magee. This first report outlines what is required to achieve the target of 10,000 students.
The report estimates that £700million is needed for new teaching blocks, research space and student accommodation. This extensive building programme could be fully completed in eight years. However, the campus is expected to reach 6,500 students in around two years and, following additional funding announced by the Minister, is expected to grow to 7,000 students in 2028. The Taskforce will now work with the Department for the Economy and other partners to secure further funding and finalise a delivery plan within three months.
Economy Minister Conor Murphy emphasised the strategic importance of the campus expansion in driving economic development in the North West region.
Minister Murphy said: "Increasing Derry's student population is a key driver for economic development in the North West. There has long been an aspiration to expand Magee. We now have the basis of a plan, developed by and with local people, to actually deliver expansion. The Taskforce has set out exactly what is needed from various partners, including my Department. We will now work together to finalise a delivery plan and drive progress towards the 10,000 target."
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