University of Huddersfield and Gannon University sign MoU for research and transnational education opportunities
The University of Huddersfield and Gannon University, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, US, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aiming to explore opportunities in research and transnational education.
Prof Monty Adkins signs the MoU, image courtesy of University of Huddersfield
The MoU aims to drive the global expansion of Huddersfield’s Investigative Psychology and Professional Doctoral Academy (PDA) programs.
The MoU also includes plans to support the development of “pracademic doctoral programs” that follow the model of Huddersfield’s PDA, led by Professor Synnott, allowing for co-supervised candidates from US law enforcement agencies to study alongside their UK counterparts.
“A large proportion of our students travel from overseas to study with us, drawn by the reputation and real-world impact of our work in Investigative Psychology,” explains Professor Synnott.
Karl Abbey, Head of International Recruitment at Huddersfield, adds: “This partnership with Gannon University brings together two universities with a shared mission of developing global citizens with the skills and knowledge to positively benefit their communities and the world. It is this shared ethos which makes this partnership a wonderful fit for Huddersfield in supporting broader strategic objectives for internationalisation and the reach and impact of our world-class learning and research.”
Dr Sarah Ewing, Provost and Vice President for Student Experience at Gannon University, says, “Our partnership with the University of Huddersfield reflects our shared vision to prepare students as global citizens through transformative educational experiences. Guided by our Catholic tradition, we emphasize values-based learning that fosters leadership, inclusion, and social responsibility — building a global community committed to creating a better world.”
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