18 May 2010 Lincoln University / Telford Rural Polytechnic merger

The proposed merger between Lincoln University and Telford Rural Polytechnic has moved a step closer to reality.

Lincoln University Vice-Chancellor Professor Roger Field says the primary driver for the proposed merger is to protect and develop land-based education and vocational training for the benefit of New Zealand.
 
“Both institutions recognise that an industry-based workforce of highly educated, skilled and technology-literate individuals is required to maintain and grow New Zealand’s global competitiveness in the land-based sectors,” he says.
 
Telford Rural Polytechnic CEO Jonathan Walmisley agrees. “Together, it is possible we have the potential to generate more co-ordinated and integrated land-based education, in keeping with national education strategies and goals.”
 
Both institutions’ Councils have completed their initial internal processes and have confirmed their support for the merger. The business case for the proposed merger will now be provided to the Minister for Tertiary Education for his consideration.