Marshall Land Systems and three universities in Canada and Wales have formed a research alliance to develop technologies for deployable facilities used in military operations and humanitarian missions.
Cardiff University, the University of South Wales, and Canada’s University of New Brunswick signed a memorandum of understanding with the company to establish the Marshall Land Research Alliance.
The alliance creates a framework for collaboration, with the first projects centered on technologies supporting facilities deployed away from permanent bases.
Initial research will focus on transportable facilities that provide medical care, equipment maintenance, and command functions in the field.
Applications include mobile CT scanning units, hospitals, workshops, and command centers.
Research Links Across Canada and Wales
Under the agreement, the partners will conduct joint research and development, exchange staff, and share technology.
Marshall is also establishing a major new facility in South Wales, where Cardiff University and the University of South Wales expect the alliance to give staff and students opportunities to work with industry on engineering, advanced manufacturing, and skills development.
Canada’s University of New Brunswick will contribute to the research alongside its Welsh partners.
“By leveraging our academic expertise and learning from our collaborators, we will address common challenges and create lasting benefits for our institutions, our industries, and our countries,” said David MaGee, VP Research at the University of New Brunswick.
Louise Bright, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise, Engagement, and Partnerships at the University of South Wales, stated that the partnership “will create valuable opportunities for our students and staff to work alongside leading industry partners on real-world challenges, while helping businesses develop the skills and expertise they need to grow.”