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The Claretian University of Nigeria (CUN) has once again made history in its mission to be a trailblazer in Transnational Education (TNE) in Nigeria.

On Wednesday, 10 September 2025, Rev. Professor Wenceslaus Madu, CMF, Vice-Chancellor of Claretian University of Nigeria, and Professor Anthony McClaran, Vice-Chancellor of St Mary’s University, Twickenham, London, formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at St Mary’s University’s London campus.

This strategic partnership brings together two universities deeply rooted in Catholic faith, teaching, and tradition, and committed to excellence in higher education. The MoU will foster a wide range of collaborative initiatives, including:

• Joint postgraduate educational programmes
• Bespoke Business and Computer Science Summer Schools in London
• Staff and student exchange opportunities
• Other mutually beneficial academic and cultural collaborations

These initiatives are designed to expand opportunities for Nigerian students, offering them international exposure and access to high-quality education while strengthening academic ties between the United Kingdom and Nigeria.

About St Mary’s University, London

Founded in 1850 by the Catholic Poor School Committee, St Mary’s was established to train Catholic school teachers. Originally located in Hammersmith (Brook Green), the university relocated in 1925 to Strawberry Hill, Twickenham. Over the years, it expanded beyond teacher training to include disciplines such as sport, sciences, and humanities. In 2014, it was granted full university status by the Privy Council.

About Claretian University of Nigeria

Claretian University of Nigeria is a private institution established by the Claretian Missionary Fathers (Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, CMF). Officially approved in 2021 by the National Universities Commission (NUC), CUN is committed to providing an excellent environment for teaching, learning, research, and community service, with the goal of becoming a nationally and internationally renowned centre of excellence.

The signing ceremony was also attended by Professor Sara Spear, Provost and Chief Academic Officer of St Mary’s University; Rev. Dr John Ezenwankwor, CMF, Registrar of CUN; Rev. Dr Polycarp Ugwu, CMF, Dean of the CUN School of Arts, Management and Social Sciences; and Dr Emeka Okereke, Director for Technology, Innovation & Transnational Education at CUN.

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For more information on Claretian University of Nigeria’s Transnational Education Programmes, please contact: tne@claretianuniversity.edu.ng