19 November 2025
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has welcomed the new partnership between Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) and the Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT).
The partnership, set to begin next year, will expand collaboration on research and innovation along the Belfast–Dundalk economic corridor and create new opportunities for students across the island.
South Belfast and Mid Down MP Claire Hanna said:
“This link between QUB and DkIT is a very positive and exciting development that will create meaningful opportunities for students on both sides of the border. These institutions are leaders in their field and by working together they will drive new research and innovation throughout the Belfast–Dundalk economic corridor.
“This partnership shows the clear benefits of cross border working and will deliver significant gains in the years ahead. Shared learning and the pooling of expertise makes sense and I welcome the commitment from both institutions to make this happen for the benefit of our young people.
“I look forward to further developments of this kind as we explore new ways of strengthening educational links and expanding opportunities across the island.”