Globalisation means the breaking down of frontiers, whether they divide out minds or our countries.
Such visits are part of the University's contribution to the sharing of knowledge and ensure that the community we serve has its voice heard where decisions are made. This Chair has an important role to play in facilitating that exchange. This is being achieved through an integrated programme of research, development and teaching at local and international level. The visit of the Director-General provides international recognition for the work of the University in this area and its relevance to educators in other parts of the world. Next year, we will be introducing a new MSc programme in Education for International Development - the first of its kind in Ireland, he concluded.