Magee College
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Affiliations | Ulster University |
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The Ulster University Derry~Londonderry campus is one of the four campuses of
Academics
It offers a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through Ulster University's four faculties: [4]
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
- Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
- Life and Health Sciences
- Ulster Business School
Within each faculty there are a number of schools offering programmes for their relative disciplines. The schools based on the Derry~Londonderry campus are:
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences – School of Arts and Humanities, School of Education, School of Law, School of Applied Social and Policy Studies
- Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment – School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems
- Life and Health Sciences – School of Nursing, School of Psychology
- Ulster Business School – Department of Global Business and Enterprise
Programmes taught include
Research
Research activities include several research institutes and centres.
Derry~Londonderry Campus is home to the Arts & Humanities Research Institute (AHRI) [5] with membership drawn from former research groupings in the Humanities Research Institute, the Academy for Irish Cultural Heritages (AICH) [6] and the Institute of Ulster Scots Studies. [7] The AHRI provides an institutional focus for research activity and collaboration across four research clusters in Creative Arts and Technologies, Irish Language & Literature, English and History embracing a range of subject areas within the Faculty of Arts, including Creative Technologies, Music, Drama, Dance, Irish Language & Literature, English and History. The AHRI promotes a broad research culture and environment within which research activity in individual disciplines flourishes.
It is also the location for the Intelligent Systems Research Centre (ISRC) dedicated to the creation of
It also houses International Conflict Research (INCORE), a joint venture between the United Nations University and Ulster University. Established in 1993, it aims to address issues of the conflict in Northern Ireland and seek to promote conflict resolution internationally. [9] The Transitional Justice Institute is based at both the Magee and Belfast campuses.
Provost
The principal academic post at the campus is the provost. Professor Thomas G Fraser was provost from 2002 to 2006, succeeded by Professor Jim Allen.[10][11] In 2011, Professor Deirdre Heenan was appointed to the post in 2011, following the retirement of Professor Allen.[12] She was replaced by Dr Malachy O'Neil in 2016
History
The initial name for the Campus (Magee Campus) originated from
During
On 14 September 2013 Magee hosted the 23rd International
Julian Peck's (who resided at Prehen House in
Dame Alice
Postwar
In 1953, Magee Theological College separated from the remainder of the college, eventually moving to Belfast in a 1978 merger that formed Union Theological College. [13] [14] [19] Also in 1953, Magee College broke its links with Dublin and became Magee University College. It was hoped by groups led by the
In 1984, the New University merged with the Ulster Polytechnic, and Magee became the early focus of development of a new four-campus university, the
Timeline
- 1845 – Foundation endowment from Martha Magee.[13]
- 1865 – Magee College opened.[13]
- 1880 – Magee College joined the new Royal University of Ireland.[13]
- 1909 – Royal University dissolved.[20] Government funding greatly reduced.[13] Magee College became an autonomous university college, with students completing their degrees at Trinity College, Dublin.[13]
- 1953 – Magee University College received major government grant funding for the first time.[13]
- 1969 – Magee University College merged with the New University of Ulster.[13]
- 1978 – Magee Theological College closed, merging with Assembly's College to form Union Theological College in Belfast.[19]
- 1984 – New University merged with the Ulster Polytechnic, Jordanstown, to form the University of Ulster.
- 2014 – Rebranded name to Ulster University.
- 2023 - Rebranded to Ulster University Derry~Londonderry Campus
Historical notes
- Florence Nightingale visited Magee College on 31 May 1867.[21]
- The Magee College bequest is mentioned on the founder's graveyard memorial in minister.[15]
Campus
The central feature of the campus is the original 1865 building. This is surrounded by Victorian red brick houses, and several modern buildings in red brick and glass, constructed since the formation of the University of Ulster.
The campus is used for education, but also as a convention centre. For example, Magee hosted the 2006 Tomo-Dachi convention.
- Timeline of recent construction[13]
- 1988 – Phase I building
- 1989 – Carrickmore House, extension of main building
- 1990 – Phase II library building
- 1991 – Refurbished main building
- 1992 – Extension of 3/4 College Avenue
- 1993 – Strand Road student residence
- 1995 – Phase III buildings (sports complex and informatics), Duncreggan Road student residences, floodlit all-weather sports ground
Tip O'Neill Chair
Based at Magee, the Tip O'Neill Chair in Peace Studies was established in commemoration of the former
- Mitchell Reiss, United States Special Envoy to Northern Ireland, 2006
- John Kerry, United States Senator, 2006
- Garret Fitzgerald, former Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, 2005
- Hillary Rodham Clinton, United States Senator, 2004
- Kofi Annan, UN Secretary-General, 2004
- Romano Prodi, EU Commission President, 2004
- Pat Cox, MEP and President of the European Parliament, 2004
- Bertie Ahern, then Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland and President of the European Council, 2003
- Bill Clinton, former President of the United States, 2003
- Michel Rocard, former Prime Minister of France, 2003
Notable alumni
Year of matriculation is given, if known.
- Gregory Campbell, 1982[24]
- Mark Durkan, Deputy First Minister of the Northern Ireland Executive, c.1980s[25]
- Dill Macky, founder of The Scots College school in Sydney, 1866[26]
- Brooke Scullion, Irish entry to the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, 2020.[27]
Honorary graduates
Notable figures have received honorary degrees in graduations hosted by Magee.
- Rt Hon Lord Ashdown (Paddy Ashdown), former Liberal Democrat Leader and former UN High Representative in Bosnia-Herzegovina, 2006[28]
- Amanda Burton, actor, 2002[29]
- Bill Clinton, then President of the United States, 1995[13]
- Hillary Clinton, United States Senator, 2004[30]
- Enya, Irish singer, instrumentalist, and songwriter, 2007[31]
- Gary Lightbody, Musician, 2012[32]
- Stephen Rea, actor, 2004[33]
- Fiona Shaw, actor, 2004[34]
- Sir Ian McKellen, actor, 2013[35]
Gallery
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Magee at Night
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Library Building
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Main Building
Notes
- ^ 6000 students includes 4000 in 2012, 1000 additional without government permission, and 1000 lobbied for from the Northern Ireland Executive.
References
- ^ "Ulster University Finance Statement 2014" (PDF). Ulster University. p. 28/30. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
- ^ "Ulster University Chancellor". Ulster University. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ Professor Deirdre Heenan (25 February 2012). "Magee expansion paramount to North West transformation". Derry Journal. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ^ UU Faculties "University of Ulster Online". Archived from the original on 29 June 2009. Retrieved 2 July 2009.. Retrieved on 2 July 2009.
- ^ AHRI Research Institute website Research Institutes – Arts & Humanities Research Institute (AHRI). Retrieved on 19 August 2015.
- ^ Research Institutes Recruitment website Research Institutes – Academy for Cultural Heritages Archived 30 September 2006 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 21 November 2006.
- ^ Institute of Ulster Scots Studies website The Institute of Ulster Scots Studies Introduction. Retrieved on 21 November 2006.
- ^ ISRC Website The Intelligent Systems Research Centre About Archived 30 June 2009 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 2 July 2009.
- ^ INCORE Website INCORE: About. Retrieved on 21 November 2006.
- ^ "University of Ulster News Release - Professor Tom Fraser Appointed Provost of Magee Campus". Archived from the original on 1 April 2014. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
- ^
"Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 January 2007. Retrieved 6 February 2008.
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- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q History of Magee College at UU Library website Archived 26 June 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 28 August 2006.
- ^ a b Union Theological College website, History. Retrieved on 31 December 2016.
- ^ a b Epitaph, 1845. Martha Magee's memorial at a cemetery in Lurgan reads, "The Rev Wm. Magee Minister of the Presbyterian Church Lurgan, died 9 June 1800. At the demise of Mrs Martha Magee, about £60,000 to the Irish Presbyterian Church including £20,000 for the establishment of a college." History from Headstones retrieved on 31 August 2006.
- ^ "Magee College's secret Battle of the Atlantic bunker". BBC News. 3 June 2013.
- ^ "Liverpool War Museum, Western Approaches, Battle of the Atlantic, Work War II". Archived from the original on 25 June 2008. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
- ^ 23rd International Loebner Prize Contest in Artificial Intelligence 14 September 2013 University of Ulster, Magee Campus, Londonderry~Derry~LegenDerry, Northern Ireland, UK
- ^ a b Presbyterian Church in Ireland Press Release, 2003 Presbyterian College Celebrates 150 Years Archived 19 November 2008 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 28 August 2006.
- ^ "Magee College, Northland Road. Derry City – 1865". Retrieved 5 December 2016.
- ^ UU website Magee Campus Guide Archived 28 April 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 28 August 2006.
- ^ "Hume honoured at Magee". 12 October 2009. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
- ^ "Ulster Announces Funding Boost for Hume O'Neill Peace Chair at Magee". 9 September 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
- ^ Northern Ireland Assembly Biography Archived 26 October 2005 at the Wayback Machine of Gregory Campbell. Retrieved on 31 August 2006.
- ^ Mark Durkan's Biography Archived 28 June 2009 at the Wayback Machine at the Northern Ireland Assembly. Retrieved on 31 August 2006.
- ^ Australian Dictionary of Biography Online, Dill Macky, William Marcus (1849–1913). Retrieved on 28 August 2006.
- ^ "Magee gets behind Brooke Scullion as she prepares for the Knockouts on The Voice UK". www.ulster.ac.uk. 20 March 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ UU Press Office, 2006. [1] Archived 15 October 2006 at the Wayback Machine 22 March 2006. Retrieved on 22 November 2006.
- ^ UU Press Office, 2002. "Londonderry-born Actress Amanda Burton Returns for UU Honour" Archived 12 February 2007 at the Wayback Machine 9 July 2002. Retrieved on 31 August 2006.
- ^ UU Press Office, 2004. "UU to Confer Honorary Degree on Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton" 23 August 2004. Retrieved on 31 August 2006.
- ^ UU Press Office, 2007. "University of Ulster News Release - UU Honours Musician Enya". Archived from the original on 24 February 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2012. 11 July 2007. Retrieved on 11 July 2007.
- ^ UU Press Office, 2012. [2] Archived 1 June 2013 at the Wayback Machine 26 January 2012. Retrieved on 3 June 2013.
- ^ UU Press Office, 2004. "University of Ulster News Release - Honour for Stephen Rea". Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 11 June 2011. 15 December 2004. Retrieved on 22 November 2006.
- ^ UU Press Office, 2004. [3] Archived 15 October 2006 at the Wayback Machine 15 December 2004. Retrieved on 22 November 2006.
- ^ BBC News, 2013. [4] 3 February 2013. Retrieved on 19 July 2020.