Nokia signs deal with Cambridge
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Nokia and the University of Cambridge have signed an agreement to work together on what they describe as ‘an extensive and long term programme of joint research projects’. According to Dr Bob Iannucci, Nokia senior vice president and Head of NRC (pictured): “Such open collaboration is central to NRC’s strategy.”
As part of the deal, Nokia Research Center (NRC) will collaborate with several departments at Cambridge – initially, the Nanoscience Centre and the Electrical Division of Engineering – on projects that, to begin with, will be centred on nanotechnology.
Commenting on the agreement, Professor Ian Leslie, Pro Vice Chancellor for Research at Cambridge University, said: “This collaboration both recognises and enhances Cambridge’s global reputation for excellence in science and technology research. One of the greatest advantages to the University is the opportunity to work closely with a recognised worldwide leader in technology products and applications on ‘real world' challenges and initiatives.”
Nokia will initially base around 10 people at Cambridge, with the number set to rise over time.
Dr Iannucci added: “This is the third partnership with a world leading research institution NRC has announced in the last eighteen months. Such open collaboration is central to NRC’s strategy, because it enables us to bring together some of the leading researchers in our fields of interest and to benefit from each other's different backgrounds and perspective.”
