DUP's Campbell warns Economy minister not to allow Coleraine university campus to lose out to Magee

Ulster University Winter Graduation Ceremony at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast.Ulster University Winter Graduation Ceremony at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast.
Ulster University Winter Graduation Ceremony at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast.
​Gregory Campbell says that a balanced approach must be taken to the University of Ulster’s three campuses – and that Coleraine must not lose out from planned expansion at the Magee campus in Londonderry.

It comes as a new task force has been created to consider options for the expansion of university provision in Londonderry.

The University of Ulster is split over three campuses – and the campaign for a university for the Maiden City has meant that

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The East Londonderry MP said: ​“Growing student numbers in a sustainable way is a worthwhile project and given that the University believes the existing three Campus model that it operates under (Belfast, Londonderry and Coleraine) is the way forward, any outcome must reflect that and build upon it.

“The Belfast Campus with its population catchment area has significant numbers while both Magee and Coleraine need structured in such a way to increase their numbers. The cases of both these Campus bases must not become a zero-sum game where if Magee wins Coleraine loses, but a balanced approach is essential.

“I will be writing to Minister Murphy about my concerns and assuring him that the geographical distribution will be closely monitored. There must be no grounds for accusations of bias or discrimination.”

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