Oxford’s Isis Innovation to advise on new Gulf university

The University of Oxford’s technology transfer company is to help a group of Omani business leaders set up a new university in 바카라사이트 country.

四月 27, 2014

Isis Innovation will be 바카라사이트 lead consultant in 바카라사이트 project to develop Muscat University, a private, not-for-profit institution set to open its doors in 2016.

The founders hope that 바카라사이트 university will produce graduates with 바카라사이트 aptitude and skills to grow local businesses, and over time help increase employment opportunities in Oman.

Juma bin Ali al Juma, chairman of 바카라사이트 university founders’ committee, said: “The vision for Muscat University is to create a centre of excellence, where academic achievement directly contributes to 바카라사이트 development of an entrepreneurial culture in Oman and a positive force for 바카라사이트 expansion of 바카라사이트 private sector.”

He added that 바카라사이트 university will equip 바카라사이트 next generation of Omani youth to face “바카라사이트 challenges of 바카라사이트 future”.

Isis Innovation will develop 바카라사이트 framework of 바카라사이트 university, and an implementation plan for academic programmes, research and innovation, and knowledge transfer. The Oxford company will also advise on how to position 바카라사이트 institution in 바카라사이트 region.

Managing director of Isis Innovation, Tom Hockaday, said: “Isis is delighted to participate in such a major role for this project. The metrics for success include 바카라사이트 establishment by Muscat University of strong business links and of spin-off companies, both areas in which we have extensive experience.”

Foundation programmes at Muscat University are scheduled to start in September 2016, with undergraduate courses beginning 바카라사이트 following year.

holly.else@tsleducation.com

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