Waterloo and Western to collaborate on Stratford digital media campus
|
LondonTopic.ca |
|
|
11/06/2009 |
The University of Waterloo and the University of Western Ontario will function collaboratively once the new soon-to-be established Straford campus is operating.
That was the word from Western officials Friday (Nov. 6), after the two universities singed memorandum of understanding at the Straford campus that will investigate shared academic initiatives.
They will look to collaborate on research and professional activities, particularly in the area of digital media, and jointly promote Canada's digital media sector," said Western officials. "They will also explore opportunities to co-operate on the development of the Stratford Institute, with a view of having Western become an active participant."
Western President Amit Chakma noted UWO's "considerable expertise in the areas of digital media, communications and information technologies," adding the institution looks forward to the exploration of collaborative opportunities.
David Johnston, University of Waterloo president, said Western's enthusiasm and participation in the "development of the digital media campus and institute," is welcome. He also noted Western's "well-established strengths in media, both traditional and digital, as well as information technologies, which can only contribute to the success of our efforts to establish Stratford and Canada as digital media leaders."
Waterloo is currently creating a satellite campus in Stratford, focused on undergraduate and graduate education in digital media and the related areas of business, technology and creativity.
The campus will also be home to the Stratford Institute, a world-leading think tank and research institute in digital media, involving academic-business partnerships and significant commercialization activities.
|
