Electrical Engineering Foundation

University News 21 February 1984 reported the first meeting of the Foundation on 9 February 1984.

The Foundation was established for the purpose of strengthening the links between the University and industry. Its objectives were to assist the Senate and the Vice-Chancellor on matters associated with education, study and research in electrical engineering within the University in particular to

(a) foster good communications between industry and commerce and the School of Electrical Engineering; (b) advise on courses of instructions in electrical engineering; (c) encourage students of high calibre to work in the School; (d) assist graduates in electrical engineering to make appropriates contributions to industry; and (e) facilitate and develop research in electrical engineering with particular reference to industry-oriented projects.

In its latter years there had been a decline in the activity of the foundation. The Head of School in consultation with the Executive of the Foundation Council determined that a more effective avenue for advancing the strategic objectives of the School would be through an advisory committee to the Head of School. Fundraising in furthering the Object of the Foundation continued under the auspices of the University's Development Office. The funds held by the Foundation were transferred to the School accounts to be used in accordance with the terms of the grants, gifts and bequests received by the University.

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