Professor Sir John Tooke (left) and Professor Anthony Smith.
The Council of the School of Pharmacy, University of London, today decided by a decisive majority that the School's long-term future would be best secured through a merger with UCL. The decision follows a long and thorough consultation and development process. Chair of the School of Pharmacy's Council, Lord Tim Clement Jones, said: 'We are delighted to have reached a carefully reasoned and researched decision about our future, in which all those involved have been consulted at every stage. We can all move on with a positive and determined shared vision and we are looking forward to working with our new UCL colleagues and opening up the many opportunities.' Having chosen to merge with UCL, the School's aims will continue to be: Professor Anthony Smith, Dean of the School, added: 'In an era when Higher Education is facing the most severe challenges we have ever known in the UK, I am delighted that Council has agreed on this step. As part of UCL, the School will be able to invest in and develop its research, provide the best possible teaching and wider experience for students, and become a part of one of the world's most prestigious institutions. 'I am confident that The School of Pharmacy will thrive in this new environment and am looking forward to the next stage in its long history.' Professor Sir John Tooke, Vice Provost (Health) and Head of the UCL School of Life & Medical Sciences, said: 'This is a very significant day in the histories of both organisations. We warmly welcome the School's staff and students to UCL and look forward to the future with excitement and optimism.
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