University College Cork (UCC) signs MoU with Madras Christian College

University College Cork (UCC), Ireland, has signed an (Memorandum of Understanding) MoU with Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai.

The aim of the MoU was to strengthen and expand research collaboration, joint program collaboration, student and staff exchange programmes between the two institutions.

Christopher Shepard, international coordinator, and Trevor Holmes, vice-president for external relations, UCC, and Alexander Jesudasan, principal, MCC, were present at the event and addressed the gathering.

About MCC, Channai:
Madras Christian College has entered into the 175th year of glorious service to the Nation. Founded as a School in 1837 in the black town of Madras, the Institution was built and its character shaped by a host of Scottish missionaries such as Anderson and Miller, Hogg and Boyd. Many dedicated Indian teachers as well as generations of brilliant students contribute to its success story.

About UCC, Ireland:
UCC was established in 1845 as one of three Queen's Colleges - at Cork, Galway and Belfast. These new colleges were established in the reign of Queen Victoria, and named after her. Queen's College, Cork (QCC) was established to provide access to higher education in the Irish province of Munster. Cork was chosen for the new college due to its place at the centre of transatlantic trade at the time and the presence of existing educational initiatives such as the Royal Cork Institution and a number of private medical schools.

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