The University of Northampton has signed a memorandum of
agreement with Silverstone Circuits Ltd. Northampton College and
Moulton College to strengthen future partnership activity.
A brief ceremony to mark the occasion took place recently at the
University's new £11m Newton Building on St. George's Avenue,
which is now home to the School of Science and Technology. The
agreement was signed by Dr Frank Burdett, Pro Vice Chancellor at
The University of Northampton; Richard Phillips, Silverstone
Circuits MD; Chris Moody, Principal of Moulton College; and Len
Closs, Principal of Northampton College.
Speaking after the event, the signatories noted: "This agreement
represents a unique partnership between industry and education and
is set to offer enormous benefits to the county in terms of
continual professional development training, research, knowledge
transfer and brand association."
Pictured above: (standing from l-r) Chris Moody,
Principal of Moulton College; Len Closs, Principal of Northampton
College; (seated) Dr Frank Burdett, Pro Vice Chancellor at The
University of Northampton; and Richard Phillips, Silverstone
MD
The initial memorandum of agreement has been signed until 2020.
A number of partnership activities between the institutions are
already underway, with examples already coming from The University
of Northampton's Events Management and Paramedic Science
awards.
Senior Lecturer in Events Management at the University, Dr.
Allan Jepson, explains: "Students gain invaluable knowledge first
hand from Silverstone's event management team and visit during
events such as the FIA GT Championship. They are also able to
better understand and observe work in progress on feasibility and
financial planning, budgeting, logistics and supply."
Thomas McNally, Lecturer in Paramedic Science at the University,
added: "The paramedic team is exploring a number of course
opportunities using Silverstone as an important element of our
teaching and learning strategy. The courses will offer an
innovative structure that will provide students with a unique
learning experience linked to practical exposure utilising the
prestigious racing circuit. Modules will develop the pre-hospital
management of the critically ill and injured patient.