Ulstein donates money to new professorship
Ulstein Deputy Group CEO Tore Ulstein, Professor Hans Petter Hildre and Ulstein Group CEO Gunvor Ulstein have put into place the agreement whereby the Ulstein Group will cover the cost of a new professorship at Ålesund University College for a period of five years.
The Ulstein Group has decided to donate funds toward a new professorship at Ålesund University College. “We in the maritime cluster endeavour to be world leaders in demanding marine operations; a new professorship will help towards this end,” says Group CEO Gunvor Ulstein.
“This is a quantum leap for us. It’s the first time business and industry has given such a gift. It will help boost maritime expertise and enhance the research environment in the region for the benefit of the whole maritime industry,” says a satisfied Ålesund University College rector Geirmund Oltedal, adding that this donation will be decisive toward the release of public research funds to the college. In spite of the financial crisis and a tough market, the Ulstein Group has allocated funds towards a professorship. “A systematic and long-term strategic commitment to research and development is crucial for success. Knowledge is what we live by – now and in the future. Cluster studies conducted by Professor Arild Hervik underscore the importance of expertise and an infrastructure to support it,” says Ulstein Group Deputy CEO Tore Ulstein. More information: Ulstein Group
